COLOR PLATE] ALKEN, HENRY. The Beauties and Defects in the Figure of the Horse ... London: S. & J. Fuller, [1816]. First edition. 19th century three-quarters red morocco by Morrell, marbled sides, all edges gilt. 10 x 7 inches (25 x 17 cm); Engraved title, 18 hand-colored plates with accompanying text. Light rubbing to joints, minor finger-soiling; with the bookplate of Thomas Ashley Sparks. A classic book on the horse by arguably the greatest 19th century sporting artist. Tooley 20; Huth, p 85; Mellon & Snelgrove 73; Schwerdt 1:12. C
COLOR PLATE] ALKEN, HENRY. The Beauties and Defects in the Figure of the Horse ... London: S. & J. Fuller, [1816]. First edition. 19th century three-quarters red morocco by Morrell, marbled sides, all edges gilt. 10 x 7 inches (25 x 17 cm); Engraved title, 18 hand-colored plates with accompanying text. Light rubbing to joints, minor finger-soiling; with the bookplate of Thomas Ashley Sparks. A classic book on the horse by arguably the greatest 19th century sporting artist. Tooley 20; Huth, p 85; Mellon & Snelgrove 73; Schwerdt 1:12. C
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