A. Sherwood

Lot 289: 1 vol. Egan Pierce. Sporting Anecdotes.

Name: 1 vol. Egan Pierce. Sporting Anecdotes.
Brand: Freeman's
SKU: r8thejjxmg

Est: $150 USD - $250 USD

Freeman'sPhiladelphia, PA, USJanuary 31, 2008

Item Overview

Description

1 vol.
Egan, Pierce. Sporting Anecdotes. London: for Sherwood Jones & Co., 1825. "A New Edition,... enlarged and improved." 8vo, late 19th-Century full polished gilt-paneled tan calf, richly floral gilt spine compartments, maroon morocco spine labels, a.e.g., raised bands; occasionally scuffed, front cover detached. With 6 plates (4 hand-colored). Internally clean.
Often considered the best edition.
Tooley 202

Artist or Maker

A. Sherwood

Condition Report

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Auction Details

Fine Books & Ephemera

Freeman's

January 31, 2008, 10:00 AM EST

2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US

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