The Meynellian Science; or, Fox-Hunting Upon System. MEYNELL Hugo. HAWKES John.

The earliest obtainable edition, being preceeded by the extremely scarce original edition of 1802, and a rare reprint of 1846, both provincially published. Octavo (18 x 11cm). 'A rare book, considered to be the best treatise on fox-hunting extant.'- Schwerdt. pp. [1-3],4-24. Small light outer-margin stain affecting title & three further leaves. Publisher's full red morocco with panelled boards with fox-head motifs, marbled endpapers, gilt, aeg, by Hayday, as issued. Small & neat upper-joint hinge repairs front & back, said hinges a little rubbed, but quite sound, rear board upper corner slighty worn. Engraved armorial bookplate of Douglas Peter Crossman. Vg. [Schwerdt II, 26; Slater 77; Biscotti 176; Podeschi 180]