Vintage 1969 Art of Falconry Frederick II Stanford HC w/ Dust Jacket
by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen
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Vintage 1969 copy of The Art of Falconry by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, published by Stanford University Press. This classic work on falconry (De Arte Venandi cum Avibus) is a highly regarded historical and scholarly text, translated and edited by Casey A. Wood and F. Marjorie Fyfe. Details: Title: The Art of Falconry Author: Frederick II of Hohenstaufen Publisher: Stanford University Press Year: 1969 (reprint of 1943 edition) Hardcover with original dust jacket Translated & edited by Casey A. Wood & F. Marjorie Fyfe Condition: Hardcover book is in very good condition with strong binding and clean pages. Dust jacket shows visible wear, including edge wear, small tears, and staining from age (see photos). Pages show light age toning but remain clean and readable. Why it’s desirable: A classic and influential text on falconry, medieval hunting, and ornithology. Sought after by collectors, historians, and falconry enthusiasts. Ships carefully packaged to protect both the book and dust jacket.
- Publisher: Stanford University Press
- Year: 1969
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Good
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