Life of the Race Horse.
London, Rodwell and Martin, 1822-1823.
The images comprise: 1. Foal and Dam; 2. The Yearling; 3. Backing the Colt; 4. Training. The Gallop; 5. Watering; 6. Going a Sweat; 7. Sweating; 8. Rubbing. After a Sweat; 9. Feeding.
Later, Doyle became known for his satirical prints issued under the initials 'H.B.', constructed out of 2 J's and 2 D's. His sons included the renowned artist, Richard Doyle, and one of his grandchildren was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes.
First edition; landscape folio (59.5 x 40 cm); complete set of 9 original lithographs printed by Charles Hullmandel after drawings by John Doyle, light toning to edges, tiny closed tear to lower edge of plate 9 (not affecting image), no title-page issued; modern red morocco-backed cloth boards, a very good example.
Charles Lane (British Sporting Prints 1700-1940), pp. 99-100.
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