Sporting anecdotes; original and select: including characteristic sketches of eminent persons who have appeared on the turf. With an interesting selection of the most extraordinary events which have transpired in the sporting world; a correct description of the animals of chase, and of every other subject connected with the carious diversions of the field. / by an amateur sportsman

Egan, Pierce (1772-1849)

Published by London: For Thomas Hurst, Paternoster-Row; J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Wheble, Warwick-Square: Albion Press: Printed by James Cundee, Ivy-lane, 1804

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Finely bound copy in gilt-blocked tree calf. Raised spine bands. Inner gilt dentelles. Top edge gilt. Slightest suggestion of rubbing and dulling to spine bands and panel edges. Minor scattered foxing. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: vi, [10], 542 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations. Subjects: Sports Great Britain. Sports; Anecdotes.Sports stories. Horse racing. Sports history. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 374951

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sporting anecdotes; original and select: ...

Publisher: London: For Thomas Hurst, Paternoster-Row; J. Harris, St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Wheble, Warwick-Square: Albion Press: Printed by James Cundee, Ivy-lane

Publication Date: 1804

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First Edition.