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Equestrian Book, The Holcombe Hunt

$283.45
£210
€256.23
CA$404.12
A$416.62
CHF 236.72
MX$5,273.66
NOK 2,710.78
SEK 2,839.88
DKK 1,915.46

About the Item

The Holcombe Hunt - Deluxe Limited Edition (1937). A distinguished deluxe limited edition of The Holcombe Hunt, published in 1937 by Sherratt and Hughes at The Saint Ann's Press, Manchester. Limited to 350 signed and numbered copies, with this particular volume being No. 35. Compiled by Arthur N. Walker, M.H., and featuring a foreword by The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Derby, the book offers a rich historical portrait of the Holcombe Hunt and its sporting traditions. The frontispiece depicts His Late Majesty King George V inspecting the Hounds at Hoghton Tower, 1913. The volume contains 169 numbered pages, printed in Great Britain with the fine craftsmanship typical of Sherratt and Hughes. Elegantly bound in its original red cloth, the book is beautifully decorated with gilt titles to the spine and gilt embellishments to the front cover. The copy remains in very good condition, with only minimal signs of age, and the interior is clean, bright, and well preserved. A highly desirable collector's item, this edition appeals to enthusiasts of equestrian history, foxhunting, and traditional sporting publications, representing both the heritage and enduring artistry of early 20th-century bookmaking. List of contents:- Foreword by Teh Rt. Hon, The Earl of Derby, I. Lancashire As A Hunting Country, II. Early Landowners In The Holcombe Country, III. Tournament At Turton About Year 1301, IV. Lancashire Diarists, V. The Greenhalghs Of Tottington, VI. A Royal Visitor, VII. The Hare And Its Superstitions, VIII. Hunting The Hare, IX. Holcombe Hounds, X. The Ideal Huntsman, XI. Masters Of The Holcombe Hunt, XII. The Bury Hunt, XIII. Red-Letter Days, XIV. Reminiscences Of John Jackson, XV. Extracts From G.B. Ashworth's Letter-File, XVI. Days With The Holcombe, XVII. Royal Visit To Hognton 1913, XVIII. The First "Holcombe Races" Held in 1921, XIX. New Country For The Holcombe, XX. The Holcombe Hunt Branch Of The Pony Club, XXI. A Few Hunting Terms, XXII. The Holcombe Hound Book, The Holcombe Harriers, Holcombe Hunt Rules, Old Hunting Songs, Holcombe Alphabet 1930, List Of Subscribers To This Volume. Dimensions: Height 32.5 cm / 13" Width 27 cm / 10 " Depth 2.5 cm / 1"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Sporting Art (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1937
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 315901stDibs: LU975750715002

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