Blome (Richard) The Gentlemans Recreation, 2 parts in 1, first edition, engraved frontispiece, printed title in red and black, 85 engraved plates including 10 of coats-of-arms of the subscribers and one engraved on both sides, one plate with corner defective, one text leaf with repaired tear, a couple of other text leaves with small holes, one other plate with 2 small burn-holes, occasional light foxing and staining, later calf, gilt, rebacked and corners repaired, [Schwerdt I, p.72; Westwood & Satchell p.351; Wing B3213], folio, by S. Roycroft, for Richard Blome 1686. ⁂ A very good copy of this impressive work covering the arts and sciences (part 1) and country pursuits - horsemanship, hawking, hunting, fowling, fishing and agriculture in part 2.
Blome (Richard) The Gentlemans Recreation, 2 parts in 1, first edition, engraved frontispiece, printed title in red and black, 85 engraved plates including 10 of coats-of-arms of the subscribers and one engraved on both sides, one plate with corner defective, one text leaf with repaired tear, a couple of other text leaves with small holes, one other plate with 2 small burn-holes, occasional light foxing and staining, later calf, gilt, rebacked and corners repaired, [Schwerdt I, p.72; Westwood & Satchell p.351; Wing B3213], folio, by S. Roycroft, for Richard Blome 1686. ⁂ A very good copy of this impressive work covering the arts and sciences (part 1) and country pursuits - horsemanship, hawking, hunting, fowling, fishing and agriculture in part 2.
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