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HOWITT, Samuel. The British Sportsman, London: Edward Orme, 1798-1800. Oblong 4 (230 x 290mm.), etched frontispiece and 71 plates (mainly marginal spotting throughout), mid 19th-century half calf, spine gilt-tooled with hunting trophies and with green morocco lettering-piece (corners rubbed).
FIRST EDITION. Plates 65-68 are devoted to fishing and are among Howitt's best and most active scenes. The book appeared without text, apart from the list of contents at the end of the volume. Schwerdt I, 252; W. & S. p. 120; Petit 1217.
FIRST EDITION. Plates 65-68 are devoted to fishing and are among Howitt's best and most active scenes. The book appeared without text, apart from the list of contents at the end of the volume. Schwerdt I, 252; W. & S. p. 120; Petit 1217.