(SPORTING.) Alken, Henry. British Proverbs. 6 hand-colored etched plates by Alken. Oblong 4to, original printed wrappers, defective, reinforced on versos preserving binding threads, moderate staining and numeric inscription on front cover; first blank with open tear, plates generally quite clean; bookplate of Courtland Field Bishop; in custom folding red cloth chemise. first edition. uncommon in original wrappers in any condition. Tooley 21. London: E. and C. M'Lean, 1824