[Alken, Henry] The Beauties and Defects in the Figure of the Horse..
by Alken, Henry
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: S. & J. Fuller, 1816. First edition. First edition. Original drab boards, rebacked. Engraved title page and 18 hand-colored plates by Henry Alken, with accompanying text. Boards quite worn, with design substantially obscured on cover. Some soiling internally, but an uncut copy in original boards of a classic Alken title, cited as the greatest 19th Century sporting artist.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4338
- Title
- [Alken, Henry] The Beauties and Defects in the Figure of the Horse..
- Author
- Alken, Henry
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- S. & J. Fuller
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1816
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Nudelman Rare Books
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Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
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- Rebacked
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- First Edition
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- Title Page
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