Markham, Gervase (1568?-1637) Hungers Prevention: or, the Whole Arte of Fowling by Water and Land.

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Markham, Gervase (1568?-1637) Hungers Prevention: or, the Whole Arte of Fowling by Water and Land. London: Printed by A[ugustine] Math[ewes] for Anne Helme and Thomas Langley, 1621. First edition, octavo, woodcut frontispiece showing ways of catching game birds bound opposite title, illustrated with text woodcuts, bound in later diced russia, a.e.g., five U.S. copies; some water staining, two leaves with long vertical tears parallel to gutter, 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.

In this work, Markham discusses the use of decoys and shows plans for very elaborate waterfowl traps, he also writes about hunting dogs and falconry.

A-S8, T7, (lacking final blank T8).
http://estc.bl.uk/S112097
Estimate $3,500-4,500


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