Author: Surtees, Robert Smith; Leech, John (Illus.)
Title: Ask Mamma; Handley Cross; Mr. Romford's Hounds; Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour; Plain Ringlets / Five Volume Set
Description: London, Bradbury, Agnew, & Co, 1880. Hardcover. 8vo. Uniformly bound in 3/4 red polished calf. Boards are marbled, as are the foredges and endpapers. All full page plates have been hand-coloured. Many b&w illustrations. Each volume shows minor rubbing to extremities of boards. Leather on spine a bit wrinkled, as from the volumes being pressed open - leather still sound - no cracking. Former owner's bookplate on inside front board of each volume. No other markings, and contents clean throughout. A few small scrapes to front endpapers of 'Mr. Horrock's Hounds'. Hinges and joints tight. Small 'bubbles' to cloth of all volumes, possibly due to production defect in the application of the glue. Dark spot to rear board of 'Handley Cross'. A very handsome set on the shelf and overall in good plus condition. Images are available. Due to the size and weight of this offering, we ask that you enquire of us first, as to options and costs to ship. Five of Surtees' sporting novels. Ill.: Leech, John.

Keywords: Bindings; BritLit; Humor; Humour; Leech, John


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