Sporting Architecture, 2nd Edition, 97pp, George Tattersall, Henry G. Bohn, London, C.1845. Second edition of what is probably the earliest book on the subject, by sporting architect, illustrator, and author, George Tattersall. The work contains extensive discussion, with fascinating illustrations, mostly by Tattersall himself, of appropriate designs and conditions for building stud farms, animal stalls, and kennels. The section on race stands contains a new design for a grandstand with a circular front. The author was the grandson of Richard Tattersall, founder of the famous London horse auction house. As an architect, he specialized in building stables, stud farms, and kennels for prominent sportsmen, Tattersall's extensive stables at Willesden being one of his projects. Tattersall also provided illustrations for Apperley's Hunting Reminiscences (1843), and wrote or edited, usually under the pseudonym 'Wildrake', a number of sporting books and periodicals, including the New Sporting Almanack (1844-45) and the Sporting Magazine (1844-45). Podeschi 165 (incorrect illus. count).
Measures 11.5".

Condition - Original gilt stamped cloth, edges worn and uncut, illustrated title leaf, 18 plates. Occasional foxing most notable in front matter and end papers.
R.E.L. Wilson, Wilson, Arkansas personal library label inside cover. See photos for more info re: condition.