hutchinson general w n (5 résultats)

(Hardcover, 1876). (1848) 1876 6th edition. 8vo (135 x 200mm). Ppxii,355. Illustrated with full-page and text engravings. Dark green cloth, spine titled in gilt, gilt pointer on upper board. Text rather used, with a small corner torn from title-page. However, recently recased with original spine and upper board cloth relaid, so a nice copy. "The most expeditious, certain and easy method, whether great excellence or only mediocrity be required. With odds and ends for those who love the dog and the gun." The most comprehensive 19th century work on the gundog. Includes sections on training spaniels, retrievers and setters and anecdotes about working dogs, at home and abroad. .

Etat : new. (Paperback, 1898). (1848) 1898 paperback off-print. 8vo (131 x 198mm). Ppxl,[omitting ix-xiv inclusive]. Not illustrated. Slight browning and use, Foyles' label to inside front cover, but solidly intact paperback off-print. ".whether great excellence or only mediocrity be required. For the use of gamekeepers. By Genl. W.N. Hutchinson, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, late Colonel Grenadier Guards. [Extracted from his larger work.]". "In consequence of representations made to the Publisher, that gamekeepers and others, who solely desired information regarding breaking, had to read much matter but remotely pertaining to their immediate wants, a summary of the instructions is now added, at the beginning of the book as more easy of reference. A few copies of htese have been printed separately, price One Shilling. Further details on any particular point, and the reasons on which the instructions are founded, may be easily referred to, as the several paragraphs retain the same numbers as are given to them in the regular chapters. Recent great improvements in all that appertains to guns, has necessitated the substitution in the present edition of new remarks for many which were only applicable to a past period." "The fact of this book showing that great excellence in dog-breaking is only attainable by the teacher's exercising constant kindness towards his pupil should make all who are in favour of the bill now before Parliament for a more humane treatment of animals strongly recommend owners of dogs, whether or not they be sportsmen, to peruse these pages; for surely they would like to add, in an easy and pleasant manner, to the intelligence and obedience of their pets." Hutchinson's book, of which this is an excerpt, is most comprehensive 19th century work on the gundog. .

Cloth. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Popular Edition. The most expeditious, certain, and easy method, whether great excellence or only mediocrity be required, with odds and ends for those who love the dog and gun. Illustrated. Spine sunned, with wear to head and foot and slight loss at head. Corners slightly bumped. Ink inscription to f-fep. Book is bowed. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Etat : Good+. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. Second Edition. green cloth faded at spine.; former owners signature FFE signed in 1850 front hinge starting but overall a good copy.

Cloth. Etat : Very Good Indeed. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Not Stated (illustrateur). A smart reprint of this illustrated guide to training dogs for sports, uncommon to see in the original dust wrapper. In the original unclipped dust wrapper.A comprehensive guide to training dogs for sports, an interesting work written during a heyday of popularity of hunting in England.Illustrated with a frontispiece, twenty-two plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete.Written by William Nelson Hutchinson, a British Army officer, In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small mark to the rear board. Light edge wear to the dust wrapper, heavier to the head of the spine. Spine is a little discoloured, light handling marks and spots to the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the occasional handling mark. Very Good Indeed. book.