Selected Works of Robert Surtees 6 Volumes (Mr. Romford's Hounds, Hawbuck Orange, Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour, Etc..) c. 1890 ILLUSTRATED
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Published by Bradbury, Agnew & Co. London, 1890. A selection of Robert Surtees' works. All volumes are illustrated with numerous woodcut vignettes and colour plates. The works present are as follows: Plain or Ringlets?; Handley Cross or Mr. Jorrocks's Hunt; Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour; Mr. Romford's Hounds; Hawbuck Orange or The Sporting Adventures of Thomas Scott, ESQ; Ask Mama or The Richest Commoner in England. Robert Surtees Smith was an English editor, novelist and sporting writer. He launched his own Sporting Magazine titled the 'New Sporting Magazine' in which he wrote numerous comic papers. Thackeray envied Surtees for his powers of social observation. In uniform half calf bindings with gilt stamped designs to spines. 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" x 8-7/8"
Condition: Very Good - Excellent Condition with no missing or torn pages. There is some light foxing on some pages and some wear on the covers (see pics)
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Published by Bradbury, Agnew & Co. London, 1890. A selection of Robert Surtees' works. All volumes are illustrated with numerous woodcut vignettes and colour plates. The works present are as follows: Plain or Ringlets?; Handley Cross or Mr. Jorrocks's Hunt; Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour; Mr. Romford's Hounds; Hawbuck Orange or The Sporting Adventures of Thomas Scott, ESQ; Ask Mama or The Richest Commoner in England. Robert Surtees Smith was an English editor, novelist and sporting writer. He launched his own Sporting Magazine titled the 'New Sporting Magazine' in which he wrote numerous comic papers. Thackeray envied Surtees for his powers of social observation. In uniform half calf bindings with gilt stamped designs to spines. 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" x 8-7/8"
Condition: Very Good - Excellent Condition with no missing or torn pages. There is some light foxing on some pages and some wear on the covers (see pics)
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