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1919 The Life of a Great Sportsman (John Maunsell Richardson)
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding
The first edition of this work.
In the publisher's original gilt-stamped cloth binding.
Profusely illustrated throughout the work with monochrome plates.
A charming biography exploring the life and sporting career of John Maunsell Richardson, a cricketer and steeplechase jockey who won two Grand Nationals as a rider in the 1870s.
His sister, Mary E. Richardson, tells of his upbringing, attendance at Cambridge University, marriage and political campaigns as a Member of Parliament.
With an additional section of his writings to the rear, with reminiscences of the Derby, Royal Ascot, Eton and Harrow and show jumping, amongst others.
From the library of Richard Green, an established gallery in London that specialises in Impressionist and modern British painting.
Condition
In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart. With rubbing and bumping to the extremities, heaviest to the spine head and tail. With slight darkening to the spine cloth, however gilt text remains unaffected. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot, heaviest to the first and last few leaves. Ex libris plate of Richard Green to the front free endpaper.
Very Good
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