Lot 135 · Valuable Books and Manuscripts
The National Sports of Great Britain, with Descriptions in English and French . London: Thomas M'Lean, 1820-1821.
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- Estimate
- £7,500–£12,500 hammer ≈ $9,394–$15,657
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Valuable Books and Manuscripts, London · 13 December 2023
- Dimensions
- 467 x 304mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3287340
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Henry Thomas Alken, The National Sports of Great Britain, with Descriptions in English and French . London: Thomas M'Lean, 1820-1821. Christie's, 13 Dec 2023, lot 135. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3287340.
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Henry Thomas Alken, The National Sports of Great Britain, with Descriptions in English and French . London: Thomas M'Lean, 1820-1821. Christie's, 13 Dec 2023, lot 135. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3287340.
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