LEATHER BD SPORTING MAGAZINE ANTIQUE BOOKS 157 VOL 1792-1870 GILBEY PERSONAL SET

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THE SPORTING MAGAZINE 156 VOLUME & INDEX 1792 - 1870 SIR WALTER GILBEY
Sir Richard's is proud to present the rarest, complete set of the Sporting Magazine compiled by Fred S. Banks and published by Sir Walter Gilbey, consisting of 156 gilt bound volumes of the "Sporting Magazine" commencing October, 1792 and continuing until December, 1870. Plus the rare October, 1892 one volume "Index of Engravings with the Names and the Artists in the Sporting Magazine from the Year 1792 to 1870."
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1960 Sotheby's
catalog page advertised this set for sale and stated, "A VERY FINE SET, ....from the Estate of Esquire Moore Stevens.   We have previous appraisals and Sotheby's statement that this was Sir Walter Gilbey's personal set.
This fine set has been said to be the finest, complete set in the World. This set is so impressive and sought after that another set in this condition will be impossible to find. These sets were done by Sir Walter Gilbey only for Royalty and Universities and from what we have found, not many are in existence.
A similar set was sold at Christies, London in 2006, lot 724, sale #7300 for 8,000.00 and was not near the original condition of this set. Theirs was said to have a Bumpus binding and they stated that their set did not conform to the ideal. The fact that Christies set brought 8,000.00, well above the estimate, shows that more than one person in the World was close to that amount in bidding, hoping to win the books for themselves.
The gorgeous 157 bindings on our set, however, were done at a great expense at that time, executed and marked by Riviere & Son and are of half calf in medium red brown with embossed gilded animal scenes and dates red and green toning on the back spine. The back boards are framed in with line gilding. The front and back covers are half calf and reddish-brown silk. The top, front and bottom of all the pages are beautifully gold gilded. Just to get a set of 157 volumes bound today in this same manner would easily exceed ,000.000 just for the bindings.
If you would like to come yourself or send a representative, this beautiful set is available for viewing at our place of business 10 to 5, 7 days a week.
This set would make a wonderful present for your partner that will forever be remembered. The books have over 2,000 steel plate engravings, plus is a complete wealth of sporting knowledge dating back from 1792 to 1870.
Not only will this set be an excellent selection for fireside reading, but the artistic covers will make a rich statement in your formal library. The artists plates include the rarest artists of the times including, Henry Alken, Harry Hall, the Herrings, Howitt, Marshall, the Sartorius's, F. C. Turner, A. Cooper, the Ferneleys, George Moreland and others. The rare index, published in 1892, includes all the works of the artists who contributed and are all listed except for 8 plates not included, in time to celebrate the centenary of the beginning of the magazine.
Less than 10 complete sets that we have found have ever come up for sale since its existence.
This set is the "creme de la creme" of sporting books and very important being the finest example in the World known to exist, having the original bindings. These sets are extremely rare and almost impossible to find outside of Universities and Royal families.
Good luck with bidding and offers. We are starting this set at Buy It Now or Best Offer. Thank you for viewing such an important and educational set of books. Hopefully someone out there will appreciate such a great work of art in illustrations and sporting knowledge....and be the next proud owner of this rare set of books.
We prefer person pick up on this set after payment has cleared, but that is up to you.
Our local Pack-and-Send Plus store can ship these books out  if shipping is your wish.
If you have any questions or concerns, we are easy to get along with. You can call us at the number below on the days and times listed or email us either by using the email link directly above the listing title or through eBay, contact the seller.
We have photographed every part for you, so that you can see the condition. Feel free to ask any questions, we are easy to deal with.
PLEASE READ COMPLETE LISTING AND VIEW ALL PHOTOGRAPHS BEFORE BIDDING.
Sir Richards Antiques
c/o Richard and Barbara Woodard
3487 Waterbury Stowe Road
Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677
Remember to bid early to avoid disappointment.
If you are purchasing more than one piece from us, we are happy to combine the shipment on these pieces, as much as we can to save you on the shipping costs.
This is an estate item, being offered through sirrichardvtant, Sir Richards Antiques, in the business of selling fine antiques and art since 1967.
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SIR RICHARDS ANTIQUES
c/o Richard and Barbara Woodard
3487 Waterbury Stowe Road
Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677
We try to be prompt and care very much that you know exactly what you are bidding on, as to condition, etc.
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You can bid with confidence that this is a good investment item to add to your collection.
Check out our other quality auctions. Well worth a look!
Thank you for bidding and have a great day, Barbara!
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