Victorian and Edwardian field sports from old photographs - J. N. P. Watson

Victorian and Edwardian Field Sports from Old Photographs, with introduction and commentaries by J. N. P. Watson, published by Batsford. This edition was reprinted in 1984, having first been published in 1978.

The book brings together black and white photographs of shooting, hunting and other country pursuits from the Victorian and Edwardian periods, each accompanied by a brief commentary. Images include shooting parties, mounted hunt scenes, otter hunting with hounds, and grouse moor photographs, giving a documentary record of field sports of the era.

The green cloth hardback cover features a black and white photograph of a shooting party, with the title in white lettering. The spine carries the title, author surname and publisher logo. The rear cover shows a further photograph of a mounted hunt gathering. Internally, the copyright page is clean and legible. The sample interior pages show clear black and white reproductions on white paper, with captions beneath each image. No damage or marking is visible in the photographs provided.

Condition: Very good

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