Mr. Sponge's sporting tour
1852, First Edition. London : Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Good copy only, rebacked and with the original gilt-illustrated red cloth over bevelled boards. Both boards somewhat dust-dulled and with damp-stains to the upper margin; some preliminary and final leaves affected, as well as showing foxing. Corners bumped. The text block is legible throughout and, except as noted, remains tight and clean. A very serviceable copy overall. Item #464908
Physical description; x, 408 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. Notes; Preface date. Title vignette in three colours. Illustrated by John Leech. Subjects; Fox hunting. Horses. Sporting fiction. Humorous fiction. 19th century. Illustrated. John Leech. Victorian literature.
Price: €85.00