hardcover
1846 · London
by SURTEES, Robert Smith
London: Ackermann, 1846. First. hardcover. near fine. Alken, Henry; Cook.. 6 hand colored plates plus colored vignette title by H(enry) Alken. 43 wood engraved text illustrations by Cook. Tall 8vo, full crimson morocco, elaborately decorated front and back in gilt with images of hounds, foxes and stylized foliage, red silk doublures, g.t. & gilt dentelles by Riviere; original red cloth cover & spine bound in; 4 pages of ads First issue, with plates dated November 1846; 2 armorial bookplates (Inventory #: 218622)