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Lot 3306: Two Rare Antique Books from 1804

Two Rare Antique Books from 1804: "The Shooting Directory" by Thornhill and "A Sporting Tour..." by Thornton

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Lot 3306: Two Rare Antique Books from 1804

Two Rare Antique Books from 1804: "The Shooting Directory" by Thornhill and "A Sporting Tour..." by Thornton

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Estimated Price: $300 - $500
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Two Rare Antique Books from 1804: "The Shooting Directory" by Thornhill and "A Sporting Tour..." by Thornton

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Item Views: 402
Item Interest: Average
Catalog Page: 201
Class: Other
Description:

Includes "The Shooting Directory" by Richard Badham Thornhill in 1804 and "A Sporting Tour Through the Northern Parts of England, and Great Part of the Highlands of Scotland" by Colonel T. Thornton in 1804, each providing fascinating insights into hunting and shooting in the early 19th century, including several illustrations in each publication. Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection

Rating Definition:

The texts and illustrations are very good with age and storage related wear, including foxing. The covers are poor and detached.



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