The Sporting Repository, containing Horse Racing, Hunting, Coursing, Shooting, Archery, Trotting and Tandem Matches, Cocking, Pedestrianism, Pugilism, Anecdotes on Sporting Subjects

Alken, Henry

Published by Thomas McLean, London, 1822

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First edition. Bound in full straight-grain green morocco, stamped in blind, with raised bands and gilt tooling to spine, all edges marbled. With 19 beautiful hand-colored aquatint plates. Binding lightly scuffed, rubbed at extremities, with a 2-inch split at the top of the outer front joint, though binding remains strong. Previous owner inscription to first blank, sporadic foxing to tissue guards, and one tissue guard is lacking a corner. Contains all six numbers of [all published] of this rare sporting magazine.

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Title
The Sporting Repository, containing Horse Racing, Hunting, Coursing, Shooting, Archery, Trotting and Tandem Matches, Cocking, Pedestrianism, Pugilism, Anecdotes on Sporting Subjects
Author
Alken, Henry
Publisher
Thomas McLean, London
Publication year
1822
Condition
Very Good
Edition
First Edition.
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