Beckford, Peter, 1740–1811

Thoughts on hunting : in a series of familiar letters to a friend

1810

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Title(s)

Thoughts on hunting : in a series of familiar letters to a friend / by William Beckford, Esq. ; illustrated by plates, from original paintings, engraved by Mr. John Scott.
Published/Created

[London] : Albion Press, printed for James Cundee, Ivy-Lane; and Vernor, Hood and Sharpe, 31, Poultry, 1810.
Physical Description

vi, 314 pages, [10] leaves of plates, ([1] folded) : illustrations ; 22 cm
Holdings

Rare Books and Manuscripts
SK285 .B39 1810
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Copyright Status

Copyright Not Evaluated
Full Alma Record

https://search.library.yale.edu/catalog/9932617833408651
Classification

Books
Notes

Added engraved title page dated 1809.
Engravings by John Scott; after James Barenger.
Written by Peter Beckford, cousin of William Beckford; author statement in other editions is Peter Beckford.
BAC: British Art Center cop bound in half calf and marbled boards. Armorial bookplate: Richard Hopton.
Subject Terms

Coursing. |
Fox hunting. |
Hopton, Richard -- Bookplate. |
Hunting.
Form/Genre

Armorial bookplates (Provenance) | Engravings -- 1810.
Contributors

Barenger, James, 1780–1831, illustrator. | Beckford, William, 1760–1844. | Cundee, J. (James), publisher. | Scott, John, 1774–1827, engraver. | Vernor, Hood and Sharpe, publisher.
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