THE SPORTING MAGAZINE; or Monthly Calendar of the Transactions of the Turf, the Chase,and Every Other Diversion Interesting to the Man of Pleasure, Enterprize and Spirit. Vol.19 New Series (old Series Vol. 69) November 1826 - April 1827 , London: J. Pittman, 1827.Half-Leather. Near Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall Book All the monthly issues from November 1826 to April 1827 + 4 page Index and 104 Page Racing Calendar. Illustrated with 13 B&W Engraved Plates. Frontis illustrated with a portrait of James Ward. Title Page illustrated with a Game Bird. Other Plates illustrated with; "Death of the Stag" (after Rubens), an Equestrian Portrait of Philp Payne, Staghounds, 2 Views of the River Lea "The King's Arms" & "The Crown" 2 Plates of Horses "Emerald" & Parasol, 1 Plate of a Hunting Scene "Breaking Covert", 3 Plates of Hunting Dogs "Vanity", "Remus" & "Harmony" Portrait of Tom grant, Dead Game, Text arranged in Double Columns. Many interesting Articles including; . Contemporary Brown Half-Leather Binding with Marbled Paper-covered boards and Leather Corners. Gilt Title, Vol. No. Lines and Crown Design to spine. All page edges Marbled. 403 Pages + Index + 104 Page Racing Calendar. 8 3/4" Tall, 520g. Some edge wear & rubbing to boards (see photos). No inscriptions. First few pages loose. Light foxing mainly marginal to some Plates. Very light brown stain in upper margin of Plates & a few text pages. Occasional spots of foxing on a few pages. Most pages in nice, clean condition. (other Volumes of The Sporting Magazine available I'm happy to give a discount on 2 or more.) Please ask if you would like any more Pictures or Information. (Book ref. 014056) £65.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Aesop Attic Bookstore , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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