Lot 47
  • 47

Schwerdt, C.F.G.R.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Hunting, Hawking, Shooting, illustrated in a Catalogue of Books, Manuscripts, Prints and Drawings. London: Privately Printed for the Author by Waterlow & Sons, 1928-1937
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, LIMITED EDITION, number 40 of 300 copies, signed by the author in volume 1, 4to (325 x 245mm.), coloured and plain plates, original morocco by Kelly & Sons, decorative endleaves, top edges gilt, others uncut

Condition

A good copy
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Catalogue Note

One of a small number (probably fifty) specially bound copies in full morocco bindings.