Description:

Published by R.H. Russell, New York, 1898. It has 12 Lithographs in colour on cartridge paper Original publisher's cloth-backed pictorial paper boards. A remarkably well-preserved copy of the first edition (issued in 1897, with title pages postdated 1898) of this scarce sporting plate book, illustrated by William Nicholson (1872-1949), with text by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936). The 12 marvelous plates, one for each month, depict: Hunting (January), Coursing (February), Racing (March), Boating (April), Fishing (May), Cricket (June), Archery (July), Coaching (August), Shooting (September), Golf (October), Boxing (November) and Skating (December). The publishing date is written as `1898` on the title page, however, in order to get more sales the publishers released the book just before Christmas in 1897. Therefore there is an inscription by the ex-owner reading `Happy Christmas 1897` Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 10" x 12.25"
  • Condition:
  • Good - Very Good Condition with no missing pages

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July 8, 2024 5:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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