William Somervile; J. Aikin — The Chace, a Poem

London, T. Cadell, Jun. and W. Davies , 1796. Leather. A morocco-bound illustrated new edition of Somervile's popular hunting poem, with critical notes by J. Aikin. New edition, to which is prefixed a critical essay by J. Aikin.Bound in full straight grain morocco. Renewed marbled endpapers, retaining the original blanks. One page of advertisements to the rear [p.187].Illustrated with six engraved plates after T. Stothard. Collated, complete. 'The Chace', written in Miltonic blank verse, traces the history of hunting up to the Norman Conquest of England, with reference to kennel design, hare hunting, stag hunting, otter hunting, and the breeding and training of dogs.The well known work of English poet William Somervile, noted for pioneering early English georgic. Bound in full straight grain morocco. Externally, with fading and slight rubbing to the spine. Mild rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly toned, with a few scattered spots. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .