Author: FRANKLAND [later FRANKLAND RUSSELL] (Sir Robert, 7th baronet)
Title: Six Sketches in Lithography, Representing the Common Actions of the Horse.
Description: London: Day and Haghe, [1842]. First edition, folio, lithographic title and 6 tinted lithographic plates by Day and Haghe after Frankland, some foxing to plates, presentation copy from the author to Lord Wenlock inscribed in pencil at head of title dated 1849, armorial bookplates of Lord Wenlock and Douglas Peter Crossman, cont. calf, rather worn, corners rubbed through, spine defective at head, joints cracked. The scarce suite of plates illustrated the six motions of the horse: 'Walking', 'Ambling', 'Trotting', 'Cantering', 'Galloping', and 'Leaping'. Mellon/Podeschi, 170; Not in Abbey or Huth.

Keywords: EQUESTRIAN HORSE LITHOGRAPHY PLATE BOOKS