Explores the transition from public hunting lands to mainly private, the new breeds of dogs being used, game breeding, driven game, and the types and ammunition of shot guns.
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Explores the transition from public hunting lands to mainly private, the new breeds of dogs being used, game breeding, driven game, and the types and ammunition of shot guns.
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Add this copy of Upland Game Bird Shooting in America to cart. $60.75, like new condition, Sold by Crossroad Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eau Claire, WI, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Derrydale Press.
Add this copy of Upland Game Bird Shooting in America. Introduction By to cart. $6,500.00, Sold by Bartleby's Books ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chevy Chase, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Derrydale Press.
Edition:
1930, Derrydale Press
Hardcover
Details:
Publisher:
Derrydale Press
Published:
1930
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17747195092
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First edition, the De Luxe issue, 1/75 copies. Large 4to. xxv, (2), 249 pp. Illustrated from photographs, old prints, and plans, plates, five in color, illustrated endpapers; the frontispiece is an original etching, signed by Schaldach. Contributors include David Wagstaff, Col. H.P. Sheldon, Arthur B. Lapsey, Capt. Paul A. Curtis, W. Arnold Hanger, W. Averell Harriman, Clarence H. Mackay, Lawrence B. Smith, Erastus T. Tefft, Horace Lytle, Henry L. Ferguson, P.N.B. Galwey-Foley, William E. Baker, Jr., and the editor. Siegel 45: "Some of America's most knowledgeable sportsmen were contributing authors to this excellent and timeless work." A little rubbing to corners and joints, but a fine copy. Publisher's brown morocco, gilt, gilt ornaments and title on spine, boards richly gilt with a wide border, gilt sporting ornaments at the corners. (#4374).
