[SURTEES (ROBERT SMITH)] Collection of 5 sporting novels, FIRST EDITIONS IN THE ORIGINAL PARTS, ...

[SURTEES (ROBERT SMITH)] Collection of 5 sporting novels, FIRST EDITIONS IN THE ORIGINAL PARTS, comprising: Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour, first issue, with dedication to Lord Elcho, misprint on title of p.95 and woodcut on p.229, 1852-1853; Handley Cross, first issue with 'Illustrious Leech' in the Preface, wrapper to Part 16 restored, 1853-1854; 'Ask Mama', first issue with title in outline on wrapper to Part 1, 1857-1858; Plain or Ringlets, 1859-1860; Mr Facey's Romford's Hounds, first issue with 'Mr Romford's Hounds' on wrappers, 1864-1865, hand-coloured etched plates by John Leech and H. K. Browne (occasional foxing), all advertising inserts and slips called for by Tooley present except for 2 in Part 6 & 7 of 'Mr Facey Romford's Hounds', publisher's pictorial wrappers, a few with old ownership signatures, some soiling and edge wear and tear, a few issues with wrappers or spines restored but very good overall, preserved in orange cloth solander boxes [Tooley 476, 473, 472, 477, 475], 8vo, Bradbury and Evans, 1853-1865 (5) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing