1633 “Lathams Falconry” with “Lathams New and Second Booke of Faulconry”
Item Details
A 1633 copy of Latham’s first and second book of falconry bound together as is typical of the title (STC 15269; ESTC S123200 & S123201). The first book, Latham’s Falconry has the incorrect title page, with the title page of the second book duplicated.
Inscription on the inner board reads “This book belonged to my uncle George Cartwright an eminent falkoner. He died in 1819 aged 82” above the bookplate of Edmund Cartwright with the family crest with the motto “Defend the Fold”. George Cartwright (English, 1739/40-1819) was an army officer and noted explorer, especially of Labrador. An apparent signature of George Cartwright is on p. 3 of the first book. Reverend Edmund Cartwright (English, d. 1833), whose inscription and bookplates on the inner front and back boards was the son of Edmund Cartwright (English, 1743-1823), the inventor of the power loom.
Signatures (for each separate book contained in the single volume):
4⁰ : * 4 ¶ 4 a 4 B-T 4 V 2 ; [ 24 ] 1-148
4⁰ : π 4 (-π1) A 4 a 4 B-M 4 O-V 4 ; [ 22 ] 1-88, 97-148 [ 4 ]
References:
ESTC S123200 & S123201
Burke, Bernard. A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland, Volume I, 1879, p. 279.
| Title and Author/Editor | Lathams falconry: or, The faulcons lure, and cure: in two books. The first, concerning the ordering and training vp of all hawkes in generall; especially the haggard faulcon gentle. The second, teaching approued medicines for the cure of all diseases in them. Gathered by long practice and experience, and published for the delight of noble mindes, and instruction of young faulconers in things pertaining to this princely art. (Symon Latham), Lathams New and Second Booke of Faulconry: Concerning the ordering and training up of all such Hawkes as wes omitted or left unmentioned in his printed book of the Haggard Faulcon and Gerfaucon namely, the Goshawke and Tassell, with the Sparhawke, the Lanner and Lanneret, as they are divided in their generation: the Hobby and Marlyn in their kindes: Teaching approved Medicines for all such infirmities and diseases as are incident to them (Symon Latham) |
| Genre | Nature, History, Sports |
| Type of Illustration | Woodcut |
| Binding | Half leather with marbled boards |
| Publisher or Printer | Printed by Thomas Harper for John Harison |
| Publication Year | 1633 |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Language | English |
| Signed | Yes |
| Signed by | George Cartwright |
| Ex-Libris | Edmund Cartwright (English; d. 1833), George Cartwright (English; 1739/40-1819) |
| Number of Books | 1 |
Condition
- Significant scuffs to boards with bumped corners and edgewear, general 18th century hand with inscriptions on inside cover and on select pages throughout the text;
First Book: The original title page of the first book is missing and replaced with another copy of the title page of the second book; title page has “New and Second” blacked out with ink on title page; missing first page (blank).
Second Book: page 51 is misprinted as 50; missing gathering N (pp. 89-96); leaf T3 (pp. 141-2) is damaged and re-tipped in; a light water stain on later gatherings along edge not affecting text.
Dimensions
Item #
ITMG119218
