The Badminton Library: Hunting, 7th Ed 1894 spring To start with a confession

To start with a confession : this bit came as part of a collection and my first reaction was to dismiss it as some sort of gimmick

5cm) high x 3" (7

Dimensions : Length not including keeper 17¾" (45cm)

The collar has a blank shield which could have been engraved

There is a book plate and a name in ink on the inside front cover as well as part of the original dust cover

The Badminton Library: Hunting, 7th Ed 1894 spring To start with a confessionThis is a revised seventh edition of this book published in 1894 It has orange cloth boards with blue morocco leather corners and spine. There is some wear to the edges and corners of the book. It was edited by the Duke of Beaufort assisted by Alfred R. T. WatsonIt has many illustrations by J. Sturgess, J Charlton and others. The book has a colourful previous owner's bookplate inside its front cover Dimensions : 7" (19. 7cm) x 6" (15cm) x 1"