Handley Cross or Mr. Jorrocks's hunt / illustrated with 17 hand-coloured engravings and many woodcuts by John Leech
1899, M.F.H. Edition. London : Bradbury, Agnew. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance; Bookplate of J.E. Wightman on front pastedown. Item #226868
Physical description; 2 v. ; Vol 1- 429p. Vol 2- 426p. ; ill. (part col.) Subject; Hunting in literature. English fiction - 19th century. Fox-hunting. Other names; Leech, John 1817-1864 (illustrator) Series; Handley Cross; series of sporting novels. Other titles; Handley Cross. Mr. Jorrocks's hunt. Genre; Illustrated.
Price: €195.00
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