[CLAYTON, Sir Richard]. A SPORTSMAN.

A Treatise on Greyhounds, with Observations on the Treatment & Disorders of them.

London: T. Gosden, 1825. Second edition. Small 8vo. xiii, (i), 122 pp. Contemporary dark green calf over marbled boards, spine with raised bands, gilt lettered red label to one panel and with alternating gilt devices of a flower and a greyhound to the other compartments, small later owner's signature to the front free endpaper. Frontispiece and engraved title page. Foxing to the front and rear with some general yellowing to the remainder of the contents, light wear to the binding, else a decent copy. First published in 'The Pamphleteer' in 1816 and in book form in 1819. Item #53431

Price: £175.00