Mr. Romford's Hounds Victorian c.1880's Surtees hand colored plates by Leech
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(Old Books, Victorian Literature, Hand Colored Plates, Decorative Leather Books, Robert Smith Surtees).
Mr. Romford's Hounds by Robert Smith Surtees. Illustrated by John Leech & H.K. Browning.
Published in c. 1880, London by Bradbury, Agnew & Co.
405 pages. Text in English. 4 page illustrations, 23 of 24 hand colored plates, and numerous small illustrations throughout.
Period 1/2 red leather binding, raised and gilt bands, stamped title, gilt lettered author and illustrator on contrasting black leather label, gilt decorated compartments, marbled end papers, top edge gilt.
Book remains well preserved and very attractive on the shelf. It displays a beautiful age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
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Book Measures c. 8 1/2"H x 6"W.
[B141].