A SPORTING GARLAND
- London: Sands & Co, 1902
London: Sands & Co, 1902. Early printing. Near fine.. Gorgeous large-format Aldin title, lavishly illustrated with Edwardian-era outdoor scenes of fishing, hunting, and shooting. The text for children is in verse in large type and deals with outdoor sports. Divided into three sections, each has a pictorial half-title, frontispiece and many fabulous, bold full page color illustrations by Aldin. Each page of text also has a color illustration. Printed on heavy coated paper, this is a stunning book. 9.25'' x 15''. Original quarter cloth, paper pictorial boards. Covers lightly rubbed and tips worn; a few bits of marginal soil to text. Well intact and nicer than typically found.
Details
Title
A SPORTING GARLAND
Author
Aldin, Cecil
Condition
Near Fine
Publisher
Sands & Co: London
Date
1902
Edition
Early printing