The Early Purdeys Duncan Dobie Fair minus (hinges cracked internally)

Fair minus (hinges cracked internally)

but it is only good plus because of some problems with the gold imprinting to the front

Steven Mulak has given this question a lot of thought

and – this is important – guides grouse hunters using his own dogs trained in his outstanding methods

Occasionally hunting discoveries lead to other endeavors

The Early Purdeys Duncan Dobie Fair minus (hinges cracked internally)L. Patrick Unsworth, The Early Purdeys. London: Christies, 1996. Hardbound in dust jacket. 268 pages. Oversize. Illustrated, index. Purdey materials tipped in. Book and dust jacket fine. $200. Note this book is from the Fender collection and carries the owners signature on the front endpaper along with his blind stamp.