Handley Cross / with seventeen coloured illustrations and one hundred woodcuts, by John Leech
1854, First Edition. London : Bradbury and Evans. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly rubbed and dust-toned only, as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #227403
Physical description: viii,[2],550p., [17] plates (col.) : ill.. (some col.) ; 22 cm. Notes: Originally published in 17 parts between March 1853 and October 1854, published in one volume in Oct. 1854 by Bradbury and Evans. Engravings in wood and steel. Summary: The popular Mr. Jorrock's stories are now gathered together in one volume with accompanying illustrations. The author, not being tied to space or quantity, has had a better opportunity of developing his sporting hero than before. Subject: Fictional characters. Handley Cross or Mr. Jorrocks's Hunt. Jorrocks's Jaunts. John Leech. Robert Surtees. Sport/ Hunting. Society. England. Other names: Leech, John (1817-1864) Genre: Fiction, text, illustrated.
Price: €125.00