ALKEN, Henry Thomas (1785-1851)

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Lot 35 | ALKEN, Henry Thomas (1785-1851)
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ALKEN, Henry Thomas (1785-1851)

Fores's Hunting Accomplishments. London: Messrs. Fores, 1850.

First edition of plates illustrating the proper hunting form. An adaptation of the first six plates of Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders (1815), in which the riders preserve their dignity. Published the year before Alken's death. Biscotti p.8; Bobins IV, 1387; Mellon/Snelgrove 42; Siltzer p.64.



Oblong folio (323 x 469mm). 6 aquatint plates coloured by a contemporary hand, by J. Harris after Alken, window-mounted into thick card, mounted on stubs, with later modern letterpress title (very occasional light staining, some marginal soiling, plates 1, 2 and 6 with repaired marginal tears and plate 4 with expertly repaired 40mm tear). Late 20th-century full red morocco by Aquarius, spine and front cover lettered in gilt, gilt turn-ins.





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