Alken (Henry) A Collection of Sporting and Humerous Designs, vol. 2 only, general title, 1 engraved pictorial title, 69 fine hand-coloured soft-ground etchings only, all trimmed and inlaid on grey wove paper, all with gilt borders, contemporary red straight-grain morocco, gilt, covers panelled in gilt and blind, large emblematic plaque with field sports symbols engraved by Knights in centre, rubbed and scuffed, g.e., large 4to, 1824. ⁂ Series featured include: Involuntary Thoughts, Tutors Assistant, and Symptoms of Being Amused. The centrepiece by Knights is found on the bindings of other sporting books.
Alken (Henry) A Collection of Sporting and Humerous Designs, vol. 2 only, general title, 1 engraved pictorial title, 69 fine hand-coloured soft-ground etchings only, all trimmed and inlaid on grey wove paper, all with gilt borders, contemporary red straight-grain morocco, gilt, covers panelled in gilt and blind, large emblematic plaque with field sports symbols engraved by Knights in centre, rubbed and scuffed, g.e., large 4to, 1824. ⁂ Series featured include: Involuntary Thoughts, Tutors Assistant, and Symptoms of Being Amused. The centrepiece by Knights is found on the bindings of other sporting books.
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