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English Hunting Journal Season 1917-1918. From Weeclon Author: [G.F.D. Wade] [Hunting] [Diary] Title: English Hunting Journal Season 1917-1918. From Weeclon Publication: United Kingdom: 1917-1918 Description: Full leather. Oblong soft black leather journal. 8" x 5". Gilt lettered title "Hunting Journal" stamped on the front cover. Reddish marbled end papers and edges. Gilt lined borders on the covers. Front cover has a light creased area. Dates for the entries commence "Oct. 1st, 1917" and end 13.1.20 (January 13th, 1920). Journal consists of 30 pages of hand written entries sectioned in printed columns with headings: "Date", "Hounds", Meet: Distance to it.; Horses; Wind & Weather; Scent; Coverts Drawn; Killed; and To Ground and Remarks. Remainder of journal after January 13, 1920 unused. No removed pages. Name of g. F. D. Wade R.F.A. written on the front blank end paper. Inscription on the verso of the right front flyleaf reads: "The sport of Kings & the limage of war with none of its guilt & only twenty five per cent of the danger. From Handley Cross By R. S. Surtees (sp.?)." Journal covers hunts before the end of World War I November 11, 1918. Under the remarks section are several listed names of people with Military ranks including Maj. Evans, Maj. Beevor (sp.?), Maj. Covy, Maj. Atkinson, Capt. Cox, Capt. Holman and many other names are listed with some difficult to transcribe. Very good. Seller ID: 31750 Subject: England, Sports David A. Hamilton Americana Books Tucker, Georgia Americana Books has been in business since 1993. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association (GABA). We sell books in all fields but specialize in the subject of "Americana." We offer an assortment of books, ephemera and material relating to the exploration and expansion of America, Native Americans, pioneer narratives, personal memoirs and reminiscences, political movements, law, genealogy and local histories, innovations, conflicts, scandals, oppression, inspiration and many other related topics. We hope our customers will share our enthusiasm and passion for history and will enjoy doing business with Americana Books. Dave Hamilton, Americana Books ABAA Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We accept returns if mailed back with 30 days and in same condition as sold. Return postage is buyer's responsibility. Shipping All books will be shipped in the U.S. by USPS Priority Mail and Media Mail. UPS quotes for shipping are also available upon request. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases and provide the best possible shipping cost to the customer . Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem! This listing was created by Bibliopolis.