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The Sporting Novels of Robert Smith Surtees (5-Volume Book Set)
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The Sporting Novels of Robert Smith Surtees (5-Volume Book Set)

19th century
Description

A fine 5-volume set of Robert Smith Surtrees' sporting novels, to include:

- 'Mr Romford's Hounds';

- 'Plain or Ringlets';

- 'Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour';

- 'Hawbuck Grange' and

- 'Ask Mamma'.

Each volume boasts a fine Bayntun (of Bath) binding, each three-quarter bound in red leather with five raised bands to the spine. The spine panels depict fine gilt tooled foxes, horses, dogs and horseshoes, with gilt stamped title and author to the second and fourth panels. Top page edge gilt. Some light signs of wear commensurate with age and some fading in places to the cloth but generally the exterior is in a very good condition.

Marbled endpapers. Binder's stamp to top of flyleaf. Some browning and spotting to preliminary but generally the volumes remain in a very good condition internally, free from inscription.

SYNOPSIS

Surtees' was arguably a match for Dickens in the field of social observation, whilst surpassing him as an observer of the natural world: with warmth and humour Surtees captured an era and a way of life that reached its zenith during Queen Victoria's reign.

Dimensions:-

Height: 22.75cm

Width: 15cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated these Antique Red Leather Books to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 09629488
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Publisher imprint of Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. Ld.: used following company incorporation in the 1890s.
Binder's stamp of George Bayntun of Bath: binding workshop established in 1894.
Gilt sporting emblems to spine panels: classic late Victorian presentation binding design.
Natural foxing spots on preliminary leaves: typical aging of late 19th-century paper stock.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.75cm (8.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1232784
Dealers Internal Reference
8021b
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Description
A fine 5-volume set of Robert Smith Surtrees' sporting novels, to include:

'Mr Romford's Hounds';

'Plain or Ringlets';

'Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour';

'Hawbuck Grange' and

'Ask Mamma'.

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Each volume boasts a fine Bayntun (of Bath) binding, each three-quarter bound in red leather with five raised bands to the spine.
Harrington Antiques

The spine panels depict fine gilt tooled foxes, horses, dogs and horseshoes, with gilt stamped title and author to the second and fourth panels. Top page edge gilt. Some light signs of wear commensurate with age and some fading in places to the cloth but generally the exterior is in a very good condition.

fig 1. A five-volume set of red books featuring gilt spine lettering and embossed animal motifs.
fig 1. The Sporting Novels of Robert Smith Surtees (5-Volume Book Set)

Marbled endpapers. Binder's stamp to top of flyleaf. Some browning and spotting to preliminary but generally the volumes remain in a very good condition internally, free from inscription.

SYNOPSIS

Surtees' was arguably a match for Dickens in the field of social observation, whilst surpassing him as an observer of the natural world: with warmth and humour Surtees captured an era and a way of life that reached its zenith during Queen Victoria's reign.

Dimensions:-

Height: 22.75cm

Width: 15cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated these Antique Red Leather Books to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09629488
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Publisher imprint of Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. Ld.: used following company incorporation in the 1890s.
Binder's stamp of George Bayntun of Bath: binding workshop established in 1894.
Gilt sporting emblems to spine panels: classic late Victorian presentation binding design.
Natural foxing spots on preliminary leaves: typical aging of late 19th-century paper stock.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
22.75cm (8.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232784
Dealers Internal Ref
8021b
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A five-volume set of red books featuring gilt spine lettering and embossed animal motifs.
The Sporting Novels Of Robert Smith Surtees (5-Volume Book Set)
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  • ObjectAntique Books
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Cloth, Gold Leaf, Paper
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGilt lettering, Embossed animal motifs, Raised spine bands, Gilt tooling
  • SizeH 22.75 cm (9 in) x W 15 cm (6 in)

This Victorian five-volume set of Robert Smith Surtees sporting novels includes Mr Romford's Hounds, Plain or Ringlets, Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour, Hawbuck Grange, and Ask Mamma, dating to 1890. Each book is three-quarter bound in red leather with red cloth sides, featuring five raised bands across the spine, gilt stamped titles and author names, and gilt tooled foxes, dogs, horses, and horseshoes. The exterior shows light signs of wear and some fading to the cloth, while the interiors contain marbled endpapers along with browning and spotting to the preliminary pages. Each volume measures 22.75 cm high by 15 cm wide. These volumes sit on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library or study, adding a traditional aesthetic to a reading room or personal collection. The set provides both decorative appeal and historical literary value for a home library shelf, displayed upright among other volumes.

FAQs

Victorian sporting novels were popular nineteenth-century works of fiction focusing on British countryside pursuits such as fox hunting, horse racing, and angling.

They typically featured cloth or leather spines with gold leaf tooling, hardbound covers, and sewn binding structures for durability.

Authentic pieces feature gold leaf stamping on the spine, natural age patterns to the paper, and traditional hand-stitched text blocks rather than modern adhesive bindings.

Grouping uniform bound sets on open shelving, desks, or coffee tables introduces rich colour, texture, and historical visual interest to contemporary schemes.

Keep volumes away from direct sunlight and moisture, dust them gently with a soft dry brush, and store them upright to prevent strain on the bindings.
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