Hunts with Jorrocks: From Handley Cross

Language: English

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1908

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econd Edition, printed November 1908 (following the October first impression). Large, heavy quarto format (approx. 26cm x 20cm). A beautifully produced Edwardian celebration of Robert Smith Surtees' most famous comic sporting creation, the cockney grocer turned Master of Foxhounds, Mr. John Jorrocks.Exquisitely illustrated by the renowned British painter and Punch artist G. Denholm Armour, featuring 25 magnificent full-page color plates meticulously tipped-in on heavy dark brown card stock, each protected by a captioned tissue guard. Content spans 215 pages of classic narrative humours, including Mr. Jorrocks' Journal, The Shortest Day, and The Prophet Gabriel. Provenance: Features a charming, highly stylized contemporary Christmas presentation inscription in black ink to the front endpaper, reading elegantly from mother to son, dated "Xmas 1908", placing this specific copy directly into the hands of its first owner just weeks after publication. A solid, secure, and tight copy. Bound in the publisher's original heavy red cloth boards with bold gilt titles and an equestrian hunting motif stamped to the upper cover. The boards are remarkably clean, square, and well-preserved. In line with the typical production traits of this specific edition, the spine exhibits uniform sun-fading/dulling, with light bumping to the tips, though the front cover gilt remains notably bright and reflective. Internally very good, with the pages remaining clean, crisp, and firmly attached. All 25 color plates are present, flat, and in pristine condition. A very handsome, authentic example of Edwardian book art.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
Hunts with Jorrocks: From Handley Cross
Author
Surtees, Robert Smith
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton, London
Publication year
1908
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Exquisitely illustrated by the renowned British painter and Punch artist G. Denholm Armour
Edition
2nd Edition
Dimensions
4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
Seller catalogs
Horse Interest, Hunting, Illustrated Books

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