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Nimrod [Apperley, Charles James] (illus. by Wildrake, Henderson & Alken) : Hunting Reminiscences

Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1843

x,332pp :: 24 engraved plates, 8 maps. Engraved half-title page (see illustration) :: 260mm x 160mm (10" x 6") :: An unusually egalitarian celebration of the sportsmen involved in fox-hunting in the early 1800s. Indeed, the author goes so far as to say that 'we should set a higher value on a happy combination of such [sporting prowess] when we find it in a servant'! Included are maps of the Quorn and several other major hunts. Originally published separately as Masters of Hounds, The Crack Riders and Hunting Countries of England, G+ : in Good condition plus. Cover lightly rubbed with several minor spots to rear board and rubbing to lower spine. Darkening to top edge. Inner crack at page 128 with 18 page segment becoming loose but holding otherwise contents VG

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