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Lot 29
Sale 568 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 1, 2018
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ALKEN, Henry (1785-1851). [Ideas, Accidental and Incidental to Hunting, and other Sports; Caught in Leicestershire, &c. Imprint: London: Thomas M'Lean, 1826-1830, but later].
Seven parts in one volume, oblong folio (325 x 480 mm). 42 uncolored etched plates tipped to black sheets, tissue guards, on unwatermarked wove paper. (A few plates with very minor spotting mostly to margins or verso, a few soft creases.) Later red half morocco (minor dampstain to upper cover, some light rubbing). Presumed later edition of uncolored restrikes, complete list with imprint dates available on request.
