MARKLAND, Mr. [Abraham]

Pteryplegia: or, The Art of Shooting-Flying, a Poem

London: Printed for J. Lever, 1767. Third edition. 8vo in fours. (2), iv, 32, (2, ad leaf) pp. Engraved frontispiece of a hunter shooting birds in flight, by W. Sherwin. Chute 430: "This is the first poem on shooting and is full of sound instructions on applying science to shooting." Later scarlet three-quarter morocco, gilt, gilt title and sporting devices between raised bands on spine, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. (#7849). Item #60801

Price: $450.00