[ACTON, John] (1736?1811). ?? [MAROLLES, Magn? de] (1727?1792). An Essay on Shooting. Containing the various methods of forging, boring, and dressing gun barrels? London: Printed for T. Cadell, 1789. 8vo. Half?title. Later full teal levant, central blindstamped device of arrows and quiver to both cover, wide bands, gilt centerpieces of English pheasant, gilt titles in remainder (spine a little sunned, pale spotting throughout with few stains at margins). FIRST ENGLISH EDITION of this work largely taken from Marolles? La Chasse au Fusil, with the majority of the text devoted to rifle barrels, choosing ammunition, loading the gun, and training the English Pointer dog. ESTC T60609.