Author:
BADEN POWELL Sir Robert
Title:
Pig Sticking Or Hog Hunting, A Complete Account For Sportsmen And Others
Price:
£350.00
Year:
1889
Edition:
1st
Publisher:
Harrison and Sons
Summary:
xi -211 pages, 15 pages of adverts, top edge gilt pages uncut. 25 full page illustrations in b/w or red tint by the author, occasional light spotting to the contents. Publishers' dark blue cloth with gilt title and pigsticking scene to upper board, mounted rider vignette in gilt to the spine. The cloth is clean and the gilt bright. "Probably the first book dedicated solely to lancing wild boar", gives an insights into successful pig sticking techniques. Chapters include notes on the history of the sport, use of dogs, camp living, weapons etc. Czech Asia 16. A bright copy.
Ref:
23927
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