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Osbaldeston, George, 1786–1866

Squire Osbaldeston: his autobiography;

[1926]

  • Creator

    Osbaldeston, George, 1786–1866

  • Title(s)

    Squire Osbaldeston: his autobiography; edited, with commentary, by E.D. Cuming, introduction by Sir Theodore Cook; with sixteen illustrations in colour, and seventy-five in black and white, and a map.

  • Published/Created

    London, John Lane; [1926]
    New York, C. Scribner's sons [1926]

  • Physical Description

    lv p., 1 l., 260 p. col. front., plates (part col.) ports. (part col.) fold. map, facsims. 30 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Sporting 1652
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

    Reference Library
    SK285 O73 (LC)+ Oversize
    Accessible in the Reference Library [Hours]

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Sporting 1651
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    "First published in March, 1926. Reprinted April 1926."
    Podeschi, J.B. Books on the horse and horsemanship, 346
    MUDD,ZETA Uzn62 +926p: Number 45 of an edition of 100 copies, with 13 extra illustrations.
    BAC: British Art Center copy: Rare book copy. Sporting 1651. Edited by E.D. Cuming. Original linen-texture dark blue quarter cloth, and original blue and white marbled board covers; white paper label with black and red lettering on spine, top edge gilt, untrimmed. Half-title, frontispiece, title-page, 16 plates of color halftone-photoengravings, 40 plates of halftone-photoengravings, 8 plates of halftone-photoengravings on pale yellow background, 1 plate of a photolithograph (map), newspaper clippings inside front cover. This issue has 13 extra illustrations on 11 of the plates. Most of the plates of monochrome halftone-photoengravings are printed on both sides. Number 96 of 100 copies on hand-made paper. Spine height: 11 7/8 inches.
    BAC: British Art Center copy: Rare book copy. Sporting 1652. Edited by E.D. Cuming. Tan cloth; brown lettering on front cover and spine, brown knight on spine, top edge blue, untrimmed. Half-title, frontispiece, title-page, 16 plates of color halftone-photoengravings, 40 plates of halftone-photoengravings, 8 plates of halftone-photoengravings on pale yellow background, 1 plate of a photolithograph (map). Regular edition. Spine height: 11 3/4 inches.
  • Subject Terms

    Fox hunting. |
    Horse racing -- Great Britain. |
    Sports -- Great Britain.

  • Contributors

    Cuming, E. D. 1862–1941

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