Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Surtees, Robert Smith, 1805-1864
Title:
Mr. Sponge's sporting tour / by the author of "Handley Cross," "Ask Mamma," "Plain or ringlets?" "Mr. Romford's hounds" ; with illustrations by John Leech.
Published / Created:
London : Bradbury, Agnew, & Co., 8, 9, 10, Bouverie St., [1888?]
Physical Description:
x, [2], 408 p., [13] leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Holdings:
Unable to reach service. Holdings currently not available
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Originally published in 1853. Reprinted by Bradbury, Agnew & Co. in 1888. Cf. Tooley.

Tooley, R.V. English books with coloured plates, 1790-1860, p. 380-381

BAC: British Art Center copy bound in publisher's black- and gilt-stamped red cloth. Inscribed: Henry W. Canning.
Subject Terms:
Fox hunting -- Great Britain -- Wit and humor. | Horsemanship -- Pictorial works. | Horsemanship -- Wit and humor. | Hunting -- Great Britain -- Wit and humor. | Hunting in literature. | Sports -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Bradbury, Agnew & Co. -- Publisher. | Ross, David and Judith -- Provenance. | Canning, Henry W. -- Autograph. | Steel engraving, Colored -- Specimens -- 1888.
Contributors:
Leech, John, 1817–1864, ill.