John W. Parker and Son, 1860. The Pytchley hounds have had a run. First published in Fraser's Magazine . Text split from binding at several places. Publisher's cloth, sunned.
Joints have short tears.
Valentin de Acosta Deslandes, 1705. An accomplished horseman's words on achieving the gentleman's expected level of skill in riding and in care of horses. One impressive woodcut of a rider holding a crop makes three appearances, for the second of which the rider s coat has been recut and embellished with fleurs de lis. The title-page is printed in red and black. With early inscription and doodles to front and back free endpapers.