ACKERMANN, Rudolph (publishers). [ Sporting Scraps . London: Rudolph Ackermann 1850-1861]. 12 series of plates in one volume, oblong 4° (212 x 278mm). 36 hand-coloured aquatint plates heightened in gum arabic, comprising: Shooting Scraps , 1850; Steeplechase Scraps , 1850; Hunting Scraps , 1861; Indian Sporting Scraps , 1850; Coursing Scraps , 1850; Coaching Scraps , 1854; Racing Scraps , 1850; and Yachting Scraps , 1850, each with 4 plates by J. Harris the plates in Coaching Scraps and Yachting Scraps after W.J. Shayer and W.A. Knell, the rest after Henry Alken Together with Fishing Scraps , 1850; Shooting Scraps , 1850; Stag-Hunting Scraps , 1850; and Deer-Stalking Scraps , 1850, each with one plate by Harris after Alken. (A few plates a little spotted.) 19th-century calf gilt, morocco label on front pastedown reading 'ACKERMANN'S SPORTING SCRAPS 1850-1861,' gilt edges (covers detached, spine lacking.) A comprehesive collection of sporting scenes, fully characteristic of the humour and unrivalled talent of Henry Alken (1785-1851) who drew 28 of the 36 plates.
ACKERMANN, Rudolph (publishers). [ Sporting Scraps . London: Rudolph Ackermann 1850-1861]. 12 series of plates in one volume, oblong 4° (212 x 278mm). 36 hand-coloured aquatint plates heightened in gum arabic, comprising: Shooting Scraps , 1850; Steeplechase Scraps , 1850; Hunting Scraps , 1861; Indian Sporting Scraps , 1850; Coursing Scraps , 1850; Coaching Scraps , 1854; Racing Scraps , 1850; and Yachting Scraps , 1850, each with 4 plates by J. Harris the plates in Coaching Scraps and Yachting Scraps after W.J. Shayer and W.A. Knell, the rest after Henry Alken Together with Fishing Scraps , 1850; Shooting Scraps , 1850; Stag-Hunting Scraps , 1850; and Deer-Stalking Scraps , 1850, each with one plate by Harris after Alken. (A few plates a little spotted.) 19th-century calf gilt, morocco label on front pastedown reading 'ACKERMANN'S SPORTING SCRAPS 1850-1861,' gilt edges (covers detached, spine lacking.) A comprehesive collection of sporting scenes, fully characteristic of the humour and unrivalled talent of Henry Alken (1785-1851) who drew 28 of the 36 plates.
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