Description: Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour Author: Surtees, Robert Smith Title: Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour Publication: London: Bradbury and Evans, 1860 Description: John Leech. Half-Leather. Near Fine. 8vo., (7),x(3)408pp Beautiful later (2nd?) Edition. Bound in 19th century 1/2 black calf over black pebbled cloth covered boards. Gilt ruled spine compartments with title upon a brown leather label in second compartment. 13 full-color steel plates and dozens of and in-text wood engravings by John Leech. Square, tight and clean throughout with only very light and scattered foxing relegated primarily to prelims. A touch of rubbing to edges and tips but quite mild. Bookplate from the library of Francis Mcilhenny Stifler with the typed name of Elizabeth Hensen Stifler. Small contemporary bookseller label on rear paste-down. Very well-preserved. A gorgeous collectable copy. Seller ID: 009145 Subject: Antiquarian, Fine Binding/Decorative, Sports/Recreation 35 Plus years buying and selling collectable books. Member ABAA, ILAB, IOBA. An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always! Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if pictures are unclear. All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector. Thank you for looking. Terms All orders ship within one business day. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 215 USD
Location: Manasquan, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-31T01:36:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Author: Surtees, Robert Smith
Illustrator: John Leech
Publisher: Bradbury and Evans
Year Printed: 1860
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Binding: Leather
Language: English
