(SPORTING) [Surtees Robert Smith] and Leech John (illus) Ask

Sale 2508 - Lot 228

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(SPORTING.) [Surtees, Robert Smith] and Leech, John (illus.). Ask Mama; or, The Richest Commoner in England. Original 13 parts. 13 hand-colored etched plates by John Leech, wood-engraved illustrations. 8vo, publisher's red printed wrappers, only slight wear to backstrip ends, bottom corner repair on first number, few other corner nicks; preserved in custom cloth chemise and 3/4 morocco pull-off case by Riviere & Son. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1857-1858

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first edition in original monthly parts, first issue of part 1 with "Ask Mama" in outline on front wrapper. Advertisements conforming to Tooley. An exceedingly well-preserved copy. Tooley 472.