[Rarebooks] FS: Robert Smith's popular work on rat-catching. London: 1786

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Smith, Robert. THE UNIVERSAL DIRECTORY FOR TAKING ALIVE AND DESTROYING
RATS, AND ALL OTHER KINDS OF FOUR-FOOTED AND WINGED VERMIN...
Calculated for the Use of the Gentleman, the Farmer, and the Warrener.
Illustrated with Cuts. The Third Edition. London: Printed for J.
Walker. 1786. viii,182pp.
Illus. with 6 copper engraved plates (4 folding). Late 19th c. 1/2
black morocco, gilt, over marbled boards. T.e.g.    $475.00 (trade
discount allowed)
Smith advertises himself as the "Late Rat-Catcther [sic] to the
Princess Amelia.". This is the last edition printed in the 18th century.
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