Rural Sports Together With The Birth Of The Squire And The Hound And The Huntsman John Gay
1930. Edition De Luxe. 37 pages. No dust jacket. Fully bound in red leather. Number 00 of limited edition of 225 copies. Frontispiece - detached but present - signed by the artist, Gordon Ross. Presentation copy from Owen Cuthbertson, who provides the introduction. Noticeable cracking to hinges, with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Moderate fraying to cloth at spine ends. Heavier wear to joints and edges. Gilt lettering is slightly dulled.