Auction 188
Auction Rare and Interesting Books, Vintage, Periodicals, Record Catalogues
By Chaucer Auctions
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Sep 13, 2023
Unit 1, Bowles Well Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6PQ
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LOT 35:
Hunting Journal from January 1949 to 1955. Journal kept by hunt member of various meetings, detailing meetings with ...
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Hunting Journal from January 1949 to 1955. Journal kept by hunt member of various meetings, detailing meetings with various hunts, many in Ireland. Stating hounds used, where kill was or, if fox went to ground. Describing hunts and routes taken. In many counties, including Newcastle, Bray, Enfield, Kilkenny, Edenbridge, Cirencester, etc. Great detail of what occurred on the day. 10" x 7½" red boards, titled in gilt. The book was the property of and entries made by Muriel Bowen who was a journalist, author and Tory politician who hunted with The New Forest Buckhounds 100th pack. She scored her century in 13 countries and including America. Described as the best woman in hounds and was seen with Anne, Duchess of Westminster. Inserted in this volume is correspondence to Miss Bowen from notable people involved in hunting. A very interesting journal and correspondence of the fox hunting scene of the 1950s. UNIQUE. From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60
