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Alken: 16 color lithographs

Alken, Henry, after. 16 color lithographs engraved by I. Clark after by H. Alken, most of which include dogs. Lon: T. McLean, 1820 [after 1823, possibly as late as 1904]. 10 3/4 x 14 7/8 in. From: Alken, ''The National Sports Of Great Britain.'' See Tooley 41. Illustrations include: ++ ''A Prize Fight.'' 2 boxers seconds before a match. ++ ''A Match At The Badger.'' Dog being restrained. ++ ''The Arabian,'' in the desert with his horse. ++ ''Badger Catching.'' ++ ''Bear Baiting.'' A bear tears into a dog. ++ ''Bull Baiting.'' 1 (of 2) plates bearing that title; shows the dogs being restrained. ++ ''Crab.'' ++ ''Earthstopper.'' ++ ''Fox Hounds.'' ++ ''Owling.'' ++ ''Sledging.'' ++ ''Spaniels.'' ++ ''Spearing the Otter.'' ++ ''Stag Hounds.'' ++ ''Terriers.'' ++ ''Wild Fowl Shooting.'' Lane I: 52-53.

Condition report

Some frayed edges or with moderate chipping, few short tears and occasional light foxing or stains. Largely very good. No information or description of any kind with regard to property listed shall be construed as a warranty, either expressed or implied. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.