![[ALKEN, Henry.] Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders. London: S. and J. Fuller, 1 September 1815 [but Whatman 1864 mark]. Oblong 2° (250 x 344mm). Engraved title, 7 hand-coloured etched plates. (Slight soiling of margins.) Later red half morocco gilt, gilt edges.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2012/CSK/2012_CSK_04354_0004_000(alken_henry_qualified_horses_and_unqualified_riders_london_s_and_j_ful121551).jpg?w=1)
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[ALKEN, Henry.] Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders. London: S. and J. Fuller, 1 September 1815 [but Whatman 1864 mark]. Oblong 2° (250 x 344mm). Engraved title, 7 hand-coloured etched plates. (Slight soiling of margins.) Later red half morocco gilt, gilt edges.
Late issue on fresh paper with wide margins. The first six plates were also republished in 1850 as Fores' Hunting Accomplishments. cf. Mellon/Snelgrove 3; Schwerdt I, p. 20; Siltzer p. 69 and p. 74; Tooley 44.
Late issue on fresh paper with wide margins. The first six plates were also republished in 1850 as Fores' Hunting Accomplishments. cf. Mellon/Snelgrove 3; Schwerdt I, p. 20; Siltzer p. 69 and p. 74; Tooley 44.