Edition: 1st Edition
Published By: T Kirby & Son
A remarkable trade catalogue, preserved in a recent full red leather binding with double-ruled blind stamped border, and gilt title to the spine. All edges of the text block gilt. Inner board sides with gilt tooling, beautifully rich marbled endpapers. Pages show phenomenal level of detail divided into sections: Harness Furniture, Leather Goods & Bridle Work Section, Riding Saddle Section, Harness Section, Saddlers’ Ironmongery Section, Coachbuilders’ Section, Sundries. Illustrations, plates, medals a mixture of full colour, black and white, with depth shading lovingly intricate. Minor internal cracking, the first page a little loose otherwise a tight binding. pp. 195+ adverts. A fully illustrated catalogue created with expertise and presented in crimson leather. A great addition for rural sport fans and equestrian professionals. This fascinating catalogue of the firm Fairbanks, with stunning examples of the leather items available to purchase in 1891, with the front covers of each section in gilt, from our records this title has not appeared for Sale previously, a detailed catalogue, with stunning illustrations.
Book Condition: Fine
Author: Fairbanks, Lavender
Binding: Hardback
Price £1250.00
