1854 Handley Cross R.S. Surtees Leather Binding by John Leech Illustrated

£293.00
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1854 Handley Cross R.S. Surtees Leather Binding by John Leech Illustrated

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Condition Notes: Used – Good conditionCovers: The red leather cover is in excellent condition with only minor wear along edges. Gold tooling remains sharp and vibrant.Spine: Structurally firm with bright gilt titling and decorative motifs.Pages: Internally clean with some light age-related foxing on select pages. Hand-colored plates remain crisp and vibrant.Binding: Tight and secure.Endpapers & Gilding: Marbled endpapers with gold dentelle borders. Gilt page edges show only minimal wear and retain strong luster.

Publication Year: 1854

Language: English

Book Title: Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocks's Hunt

Author: R.S. Surtees

Features: Illustrated

Original Language: English

Topic: Books,Illustration

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocks's Hunt – R.S. Surtees, 1854 Illustrated First Edition

This is a beautifully preserved 1854 edition of Handley Cross by Robert Smith Surtees, featuring vivid illustrations by famed caricaturist John Leech. Published in London by Bradbury and Evans, this volume is part of the classic Jorrocks hunting series—a humorous and satirical portrayal of English foxhunting culture in the Victorian era.

Product Details:

  • Title: Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocks's Hunt

  • Author: R.S. Surtees

  • Illustrator: John Leech

  • Publisher: Bradbury and Evans, 11 Bouverie Street, London

  • Publication Year: 1854

  • Binding: Fine red leather hardcover with raised bands, gilt embellishments, and marbled inner boards

  • Features:

    • Fullpage handcolored illustrations by John Leech

    • Giltedged pages

    • Richly decorated leather spine with huntingthemed tooling (bridle, stirrups, horseshoe motifs)

    • Beautifully tooled inner cover borders in red and gold

Condition:
Used – Good condition

  • Covers: The red leather cover is in excellent condition with only minor wear along edges. Gold tooling remains sharp and vibrant.

  • Spine: Structurally firm with bright gilt titling and decorative motifs.

  • Pages: Internally clean with some light agerelated foxing on select pages. Handcolored plates remain crisp and vibrant.

  • Binding: Tight and secure.

  • Endpapers & Gilding: Marbled endpapers with gold dentelle borders. Gilt page edges show only minimal wear and retain strong luster.

Design Highlights:
This edition features dozens of fullcolor and black & white illustrations that bring Surtees’ wit and social satire to life, a key element of what makes these hunting novels such enduring Victorian classics.

About the Work:
Handley Cross follows the eccentric Mr. Jorrocks, a city grocer with a wild enthusiasm for fox hunting, as he navigates the absurdities of country life and sportsmanship. Surtees' keen eye for character and John Leech’s sharp caricatures make this one of the most iconic titles in Victorian sporting literature.

Why Choose This Edition?

  • A collector's gem with fine leather craftsmanship

  • Features original 1854 illustrations by Punch magazine's John Leech

  • A musthave for enthusiasts of hunting history, Victorian literature, or antique leatherbound books

Perfect as a display piece, a literary treasure, or a unique gift for lovers of classic British humor and 19thcentury fine press works.

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