The art of deer-stalking; . illustrated by a narrative of a few days' sport in the forest of Atholl, with some account of the nature and habits of the red deer, and a short description of the Scotch forests; legends, superstitions; stories of poachers and freebooters, &c. &c. By William Scrope, Esq., F.L.S. ... Illustrated by engravings and lithographs, after paintings by Edwin and Charles Landseer, Esqrs., and by the author.
William Scrope (1772-1852)
Category
Books
Date
1838
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 3088695
Summary
Bibliographic description
xix, [1], 436 p., plates . ill.. . 8vo.. Provenance: Armorial bookplate: The Right Honorable Benjamin Disraeli.. Provenance: Inscribed: "From the author to his second cousin. 13. Belgrave Square - Jan:y 17th". [i.e. from William Scrope (1772-1852) to Mary Anne Disraeli, 1st Viscountess Beaconsfield (1792-1872), daughter of John Viney-Evans and Eleanor Scrope-Viney]. Inscribed: "Quaritchs' Cat. Aug. 1880. This & Salmon Fishing in Cloth marked "scarce" £10. B." [i.e. Benjamin Disraeli].
Makers and roles
William Scrope (1772-1852) Charles Landseer (1799-1873) Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (London 1802 - London 1873)