Sporting Idealities.

£850 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Schwerdt / Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester copy A rare series of humorous designs with impeccable provenance. The titles are: An Essay on Hunting; Easter Monday--to Wit; A flattering idea; Not so flattering; Ides [sic] of satisfaction; Ideas of pioneers; Cockney sportsmen on a strong scent; Jemmy Green buying an unter. First edition. 4to. 8 etchings on 4 folded sheets mounted on stubs, 2 with faces highlighted in red; some light offsetting. Old boards with later manuscript label to upper cover, plate 5 with small blemish to blank portion. Schwerdt II p.174.

• Binding: Hardcover

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