![ALKEN, [Samuel] Henry [Gordon] (1810-1894). Epsom National Derby Day Open to All Nations 1851. London: Ackermann, [1851]. Folding hand-coloured etched continuous strip panorama in eight sections (115 x 2390mm. overall). (First strip laid down on verso of original cover title, final strip mounted on rear pastedown, other sections mounted on linen, some rubbing along folds.) Late 19th-century polished calf gilt, preserving original front cover (old spine relaid, some light stains).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2012/CSK/2012_CSK_04354_0108_000(alken_samuel_henry_gordon_epsom_national_derby_day_open_to_all_nations102317).jpg?w=1)
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ALKEN, [Samuel] Henry [Gordon] (1810-1894). Epsom National Derby Day Open to All Nations 1851. London: Ackermann, [1851]. Folding hand-coloured etched continuous strip panorama in eight sections (115 x 2390mm. overall). (First strip laid down on verso of original cover title, final strip mounted on rear pastedown, other sections mounted on linen, some rubbing along folds.) Late 19th-century polished calf gilt, preserving original front cover (old spine relaid, some light stains).
A fantasy in which various unlikely mammals not only run in the Derby, but transport the race-goers. RARE ON THE MARKET. No sale recorded by Americana Exchange since 1973.
A fantasy in which various unlikely mammals not only run in the Derby, but transport the race-goers. RARE ON THE MARKET. No sale recorded by Americana Exchange since 1973.