Sale 15BP02 | Lot 361

[COLOR PLATE] ALKEN, HENRY. The Beauties and Defects in the Figure of the Horse

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[COLOR PLATE] ALKEN, HENRY. The Beauties and Defects in the Figure of the Horse

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Lot 361
[COLOR PLATE] ALKEN, HENRY. The Beauties and Defects in the Figure of the Horse... London: S. & J. Fuller, [1816]. First edition. 19...
... London: S. & J. Fuller, [1816]. First edition. 19th century three-quarters red morocco by Morrell, marbled sides, all edges gilt. 10 x 7 inches (25 x 17 cm); Engraved title, 18 hand-colored plates with accompanying text. Light rubbing to joints, minor finger-soiling; with the bookplate of Thomas Ashley Sparks.
A classic book on the horse by arguably the greatest 19th century sporting artist. Tooley 20; Huth, p 85; Mellon & Snelgrove 73; Schwerdt 1:12.

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Estimate: $500 - $800
Sold for $500 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $500 - $800
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