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For collectors of sporting art, British country life, or illustrated memoirs, My Hunting Sketch Book is a cherished classic. Its 1928 first edition is particularly valued, not only for its aesthetic appeal but as a representative work of Edwards’ career, which included contributions to Country Life and numerous books on equestrian and rural themes.
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My Hunting Sketch Book by Lionel Edwards, published in 1928 by Eyre & Spottiswoode, is a delightful and visually rich volume that combines the author’s personal experiences of the English countryside with his artistic mastery. Edwards, a renowned sporting artist, not only writes engaging short chapters on his favourite hunts in areas like Bicester, Hertfordshire, Cottesmore, and Devon — but also illustrates them with his own sketches, water-colours, and mounted colour plates.
The book is designed as a large-format quarto, giving space for Edwards’ sumptuous illustrations — including a colour frontispiece and fourteen colour plates — and small pencil sketches throughout. His prose, while modest, evokes the thrill of the chase, the camaraderie of the hunting field, and the serenity of rural landscapes. The combination of his written impressions and fine artwork makes this book both a visual keepsake and a narrative memento of a bygone sporting tradition.
For collectors of sporting art, British country life, or illustrated memoirs, My Hunting Sketch Book is a cherished classic. Its 1928 first edition is particularly valued, not only for its aesthetic appeal but as a representative work of Edwards’ career, which included contributions to Country Life and numerous books on equestrian and rural themes. This edition remains a treasured object for fans of art, outdoor heritage, and the intersection of literary and visual storytelling.
