Shooting on Upland, Marsh, and Stream: A Series of Articles Written by Prominent Sportsmen

Chicago and New York: Rand, McNally & Company, 1890. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. First Edition. Hardcover. 9 1/4" X 6 1/2". 473pp. A handsomely rebound and author-inscribed copy of this classic late 19th-century American sporting anthology, featuring contributions on upland bird hunting, waterfowl, and fieldcraft. Profusely illustrated throughout with engravings, the volume offers a vivid picture of fin-de-siècle outdoor life in the United States.

This copy has been finely re-bound in modern half-leather over marbled boards with gilt titling to spine. Inscribed on the front flyleaf by editor William Bruce Leffingwell, noted for (truncated) his contributions to sporting literature, and dated "Sept 22nd, 1915." The recipient's name is unverified, but appears to be “William [middle name undeciphered] Carlson." A few pages have minor chips or small closed tears to the edges, with some scattered age toning throughout.

Overall a clean and complete copy in a beautiful binding, enhanced by the authorial inscription. A fine addition to any collection of American sporting books, 19th-century outdoors writing, or decorative leather-bound volumes. (Inventory #: 16806)