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Click here to see our other books! The Habit and the Horse; A Treatise on Female Equitation Mrs. J. Stirling Clarke 1857 The Authoress; Day and Son : London 12.5" by 10" vi [2], 2-216pp SUMMARY In a wonderful signed Sotheran binding, this is an exceptionally lovely copy of Mrs. J. Stirling Clarke's guide to the female equestrian, illustrated with tinted chromolithographs. Fine Binding,First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION A wonderful copy of this guide to female equitation, in a stunning half crushed morocco signed binding from Henry Sotheran. Illustrated with nine plates, including six tinted chromolithographs, from photographs by Herbert Watkins. Collated, complete. Published simultaneously under this title, and the title 'The Ladies' Equestrian Guide'. Mrs. J. Stirling Clarke offers a delightful instructional work, 'exclusively for the guidance of my own sex', for the aspiring female equestrian. Chapters include the gallop, trot, hunting, the position of the hands, and 'the lady's saddle and bridle'. From the Ascott House library, owned by the de Rothschild family. The library was created following the conversion of the billiards room in 1936 and was predominantly filled with books collected by Anthony de Rothschild. CONDITION In a half crushed morocco signed binding, with cloth covered boards. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with the odd spot. Spotting more concentrated to plate perimeters. Plates retaining original tissue guards. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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