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A very striking set of three facsimile sporting novels by Surtees, lovely editions complete with the original colourful illustrations. Three facsimile editions of Surtees' novels.In the original slipcase, in a very good condition.Issued by the Surtees Society, Mr Jorrock published with the Folio Society. The R. S. Surtees Society was founded in 1979, and meets for an annual dinner in London.'Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour', published in 1981. Illustrated with a monochrome frontispiece, colour vignette title, thirteen colour plates, and in-text wood engravings. Collated, complete.'Ask Mamma', published in 1983. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, vignette title, twelve colour plates, and in-text wood engravings. Collated, complete.'Mr. Jorrock's Jaunts and Jollities', published in 1984. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, twenty-one colour plates, and nine monochrome plates. Collated, complete.Robert Smith Surtees was a popular sporting writer, beginning his writing live by contributing to the "Sporting Magazine". His best novel is often considered to be "Mr Sponge"s Sporting Tour", with his hero, Soapey Sponge, being as popular as his comic character Jorrocks, featured in numerous novels, including "Handley Cross". His comical novels are engaging and witty, with his writing style and character sometimes being compared to Charles Dickens.Illustrated by John Leech, best known for his work in "Punch", the comical political satire magazine. Throughout his career he illustrated many editions of novels, including "Oliver Twist", "The Ingoldsby Legends", and the first edition of "A Christmas Carol".List of subscribers to the rear.Bookplate to the verso of the front endpaper of Mr Sponge and front paste down Mr Jorrock, 'C. J. Daintree'. In the original publisher's leatherette binding, in the original slipcases. Externally, fine. Bookplate to the verso of the front endpaper of Mr Sponge and front paste down Mr Jorrock Slipcases are a little worn, particularly the slipcase for 'Ask Mamma', which is torn to the head with an aged taped repair. Some rubbing to the slipcases. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Slipcases are in a very good condition. Fine. Seller Inventory # 822P9
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