JORROCK’S JAUNTS AND JOLLITIES. THE HUNTING, SHOOTING, RACING, DRIVING, SAILING, EATING, ECCENTRIC AND EXTRAVAGANT EXPLOITS OF THAT RENOWNED SPORTING CITIZEN, MR. JOHN JORROCKS
London: George Routledge and Sons, 1969.
Hard Cover. Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged. First published in book form in 1838 with illustrations by Phiz, and then in 1839 with the Alken illustrations. This third edition has 16 splendidly hand-colored plates by Henry Alken and is the first edition with three new chapters (#5, 11 & 13) not included in the In the publisher’s red pebbled cloth with elaborate titling in gold to the front board and the spine. There is some scattered foxing. With an armorial bookplate and a previous owner name. Old catalogue descriptions pasted to the rear.
Very Good binding.
Item #276539
Price: $150.00