The Book of Archery. by HANSARD, George Agar

London: Henry G. Bohn, 1841. Full calf, 8 1/2 inches tall. A splendid full calf by Bickers, the colour of Robin Hood's tights, with gilt raised bands, red label, extra gilt panels and all edges gilt. Slight rubbing. Embellished with 14 full page engravings and an engraved title page. An interesting and romantic work by Hansard, 'the Gwent Bowman', being a 'Complete History and Practice of the Art, ancient and Modern'.