THE SPORTING MAGAZINE; OR, MONTHLY CALENDAR OF THE TRANSACTIONS OF THE TURF, THE CHASE, AND EVERY OTHER DIVERSION INTERESTING TO THE MAN OF PLEASURE, ENTERPRIZE, AND SPIRIT ... VOLUME THE FIFTH

London: Printed for the Proprietors and Sold by J. Wheble, 1794 - 1795.. [2],343,[1],40pp. plus frontis, engraved extra-title and ten engraved plates. Octavo. Handsome full late 19th century calf, gilt extra, gilt labels, t.e.g.. Bound to contemporary style, but without wrappers, slight foxing to some margins and occasional minor discolorations, but a very good copy. The complete fifth volume, comprised of the issues for October 1794 through March 1795, plus the appended Racing Calendar. In its early volumes, the contents generally consisted of essays and articles covering all aspects of sport, including hunting of exotic game, horse racing in Britain, shooting, game laws, veterinary science, boxing, rules of card games, cricket, etc. Includes a section ("The High Court of Diana") devoted to the poetry of sport and the chase. Occasional fiction also appeared. Publication began in 1792 and ceased in 1870. ESTC P2463. CRANE & KAYE 841. NCBEL II:1309.