By Rudolf of Austria; C. G. Danford [translator]

Published: London Gurney and Jackson

Size: 8.5" by 5.5" Pagination: viii, 648pp.

The first translated edition of this work on sporting and ornithology by Rudolf of Austria.

By Rudolf of Austria; C. G. Danford [translator]

1889 Notes on Sport and Ornithology

Name: 1889 Notes on Sport and Ornithology
SKU: 846T62
Price: 95 GBP
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Published: London Gurney and Jackson

Size: 8.5" by 5.5" Pagination: viii, 648pp.

The first translated edition of this work on sporting and ornithology by Rudolf of Austria.

£95.00

weight: 1kgs / stock code: 846T62

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Description

First Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

Illustrated with frontispiece. A collection of writings including: fifteen days on the Danube, sketches of sport in Hungary, bear-shooting in Transylvania, ornithological sketches in Spain and from the east, and a few autumn notes. Written by His Imperial and Royal Highness the Late Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, heir apparent to the imperial throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from birth. In 1889, he died in a suicide pact with his mistress Mary Vetsera at the Mayerling hunting lodge. The ensuing scandal made international headlines. Translated by C. G. Danford.

Condition

In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, sound with slight rubbing to the extremities. Minor shelf wear and bumping. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with light age toning to the endpapers.

Overall: Very Good

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