Six volumes attractively bound in three-quarter red morocco by Bumpus, comprising 'Ask Mama'; 'Handley Cross'; 'Hawbuck Grange'; 'Plain or Ringlets?'; 'Mr Romford's Hounds'; and 'Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour'

[SURTEES, Robert Smith]

Published by Bradbury, Agnew and Co, London

About this Item

London, Bradbury, Agnew and Co., [undated later editions, circa 1890s]. Octavo, six volumes, with numerous illustrations and dozens of hand-coloured steel engravings by John Leech, H.K. Browne and W.T. Maud. Uniform three-quarter red morocco by J. & E. Bumpus Ltd; marbled sides ruled in gilt; spines gilt in compartments, with gilt-tooled hunting motifs and raised bands; all edges gilt; spines lightly faded; a few corner-tips slightly worn; minimal signs of age and use; an extremely attractive group in excellent condition. Each volume bears the impressive armorial bookplate of English banker Frank Cyril Tiarks (1874-1952), sometime director of the Bank of England (1912-1945) and High Sheriff of Kent (1927). [6 items]. Seller Inventory # 141407

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Title: Six volumes attractively bound in ...

Publisher: Bradbury, Agnew and Co, London

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good