Medieval Life and Leisure in the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries

Author(s): Woolley, Linda

Binding:	Hardcover
Volume Condition:	Near Fine
Dust Jacket:	No
Dust Jacket Condition:	Near Fine
Edition:	1st Edition
Language:	English
Publisher Name:	V and A Publications
Publication Year:	2002
ISBN:	9781851773749
Book ID:	002214
Catalogue(s):	History - British ◇ Hobbies, Activities and Pastimes

In as new condition throughout barring previous owner's name on half title page. Lavishly illustrated throughout, complete with fold out illustrations (so often missing from second hand copies). All four of the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries are illustrated in full colour, and presented with details of their history, manufacture etc, presenting a vivid picture of the medieval hunt in all its forms - falconry, hunting for otters, boar, bear, deer nd the robbing of a swan's nest. A large and heavy volume which may require an additional charge for delivery outside the UK.

Keywords:

tapestry needlework medieval hunting devonshire