1846 The Analysis of The Hunting Field Being a Series of Sketches of The Principal Characters that Compose One by Robert Smith Surtees Illustrated FIRST EDITION

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Published by Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1846. The Analysis of The Hunting Field Being a Series of Sketches of The Principal Characters that Compose One. The Whole Forming a Slight Souvenir of The Season 1845-6. A first edition of this hunting work by Robert Smith Surtees. First edition first issue with illustrated title dated 1846. With seven hand colored aquatint plates by Alken including the frontispiece and illustrated title page. Henry Thomas Alken was an English painted and engraver chiefly known as a caricaturist and illustrator of sporting subjects and coaching scenes. Robert Smith Surtees was an English editor, novelist and sporting writer. He is best known for Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jolities and Mr. Sponge's Sporting tour, and his other comedic novels. This is one of his few non fiction works, taken from the sporting newspaper Bell's life in London during the fox hunting season of 1845-6. Professionally rebound in 3/4 red leather over cloth boards. Gilt lettering and design to spine. Five raised bands. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
Dimensions: 6.25" x 9.25"

Condition: Very Good - Excellent Condition with no missing or torn pages.