Our American Game Birds – Lynn Bogue Hunt & Edward Forbush – 1917. A first edition of this rare publication from DuPont, with 18 full-color reproductions of Hunt’s works, spanning ducks and waterfowl, upland shooting, shorebirds, and more. Text by Forbush. This from the private library of the Weiler family. Milton C. Weiler Sr. was one of the premier sporting artists of his time, known for his work with the Derrydale Press and many other sporting publishers. He was also an avid outdoorsman, with deep roots to the Anglers’ Club of New York and the DeBruce Fly Fishing Club in the Catskills. He was also a peer and friend of Bogue Hunt. In oversize dark brown boards with DuPont logo embossed in gilt and red wrap at spine and corners. Cover with marks, wear, rubbing, bumping, etc. Internally, FFEP removed. Else quite nice, with very light foxing in a spot or two. Plates in beautiful condition overall. Very good. The book is exactly as pictured. Any questions, please ask.
