Handley Cross, or, Mr. Jorrocks's hunt / by the author of "Mr. Sponge's sporting tour," "Ask Mamma", "Plain or ringlets, etc., etc ; with ill. by John Leech

Surtees, Robert Smith (1805-1864)

1854, 1st edition. London : Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Poor copy in the original gilt-blocked and tooled cloth. Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Spine and boards detached; prelims loose. Text remains clear and without blemish. Item #402184

Physical description; 550 pp., 17 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm. Notes; Originally published in 17 parts between March 1853 and October 1854, published in one volume in Oct. 1854 by Bradbury and Evans. Subjects; Etching, English 19th century ; Specimens. Wood-engraving. Manners and customs. Hunting England ; Humor. Fox hunting ; Fiction.

Price: €85.00