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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 4to-over 9? "-12" tall; Type: Hardback Third Printing. Hardcover Book and Dust Jacket in Near Fine Condition in archival protective cover. Introduction by Lord Walsingham. Monotone illustrations on nearly every page depict the antics of the shooting party in England during the second half of the 19th century. Fine blue cloth with gilt crown on front and titles on spine, lower edge slightly rubbed, else fine. Internals As New. The author traces the history of the art of shooting through its most ambitious period and provides entertaining insight into the elaborate and often hilarious ritual which surrounded these shooting parties. Edward, the Prince of Wales loved these parties and was a social impetus for them and their participants. 144 pages with index. 8 x 10.25 inches. 1978, Debrett's Peerage Limited/The Viking Press, New York.