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[Robert Surtees]. Mr. Sponge's sporting tour by the author of "Handley Cross," "Jorrocks jaunts," etc. etc. With illustrations by John Leech. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1853.

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Transcription: Mr. Sponge's sporting tour. By the author of "Handley Cross," "Jorrocks jaunts," etc. etc. With illustrations by John Leech. London: Bradbury and Evans, 11, Bouverie Street, 1853.
With an illustration of a slinking fox with hunters in the background.


Hercules takes the draper's shop by Leech

"Hercules 'takes' a draper's shop." Hand-colored steel engraving by John Leech.
The horse Hercules jumps through a store window, much to the surprise of the customers inside.


going days by Leech

"One of Multum-In-Parvo's 'going' days." Hand-colored steel engraving by John Leech.
Multum-In-Parvo's horse breaks through a fence, startling the pack of dogs and the onlooking riders.


Jogglebury Crowdey with dog by Leech

"Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey with his dog and his gun." Hand-colored steel engraving by John Leech.
Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey out hunting with his dog and a smoking friend.


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