Richard Jefferies — Red Deer

London, Longmans, Green, and Co. 1884. First edition. Leather. A lovely first edition copy of Richard Jefferies' book on red deer, their environment, and hunting. Bound in half morocco by Zaehnsdorf. The first edition. Rebound in a beautiful half morocco binding by Zaehnsdorf. An interesting work regarding red deer in England, with sections on their habitat, characteristics and information regarding their hunting. Richard Jefferies was an English nature writer best known for his beautiful descriptions of English rural life. He wrote numerous books and essays, and influenced notable writers such as Ethel Mannin, Raymond Williams and Edward Thomas. Rebound in half morocco. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting throughout, however the text is still bright and clear. Spotting heavier towards the front and rear blanks. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .