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The Annals of Sporting and Fancy Gazette; a Magazine containing Every Thing Worthy of Remark on Hunting, Shooting, Coursing, Racing, Cricket, Billiards, Rowing, Sailing., 78 parts in 13 volumes, vol. 13 including the rare final June 1828 issue, vols. 1, 7 & 8 lacking titles, vols. 9-13 with additional engraved titles, 29 plates only (of which four folding / 16 coloured), one with large tear and one folding plate with significant loss, numerous vignettes throughout, some spotting, staining and tears throughout, bookplate of Vice Admiral R. M. Harbord-Hamond to front pastedown, contemporary half calf, gilt morocco lettering labels to spines, some labels lacking, worn, 8vo, Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, 1822 - 1828. [not subject to return]***‘Most sets that occur for sale finish … with May number … One more number was however issued, namely, for June, after which the enterprise was abandoned. This June number is extremely rare.’ (Tooley) .Provenance:From the Boxing Collection of Pierre and Anna Spake.
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The Annals of Sporting and Fancy Gazette
The Annals of Sporting and Fancy Gazette 13 volumes 78 parts 1792-1828, rare June 1828 final issue, vols 1,7,8 lacking titles, 9-13 with engraved titles, 29 plates (4 folding/16 coloured), vignettes throughout, some spotting/tears.
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291 €(£250)–407 €(£350)
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Price checked 26/09/2026, 04:57:04
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- Lot #
- 232
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- Lot Ends
- 1 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
- Auction Ends
- 1 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
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