Other Sports
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1938 The Yachtsman's Week-End BookLondon: [1938]The first edition of this entertaining and informative weekend book for yachtsman, bound in full crushed morocco.
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1955 Yachting: A HistoryLondon: 1955The first edition of this illustrated historical work on yachting by Peter Heaton, bound in crushed half morocco.
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1880-1881 3vol Pugilistica: Being One Hundred and Forty-Four Years of The History of British BoxingLondon: 1880-1881A complete three volume set of this detailed history of British boxing over one hundred and forty-four years, with illustrations.
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1962 Clouting for Cash: Great Fights and Great Fighters 1939-1959London: 1962A smart first edition of this history of important boxing matches between 1939 and 1959, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper.
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1995 High Pheasants: In Theory and PracticeDumfriesshire : 1995A fine copy of this limited edition facsimile reprint of Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey's study of shooting.
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1927 The Pleasures of Princes, Together with The Experienced AnglerLondon: 1927A limited edition copy of these historic works on the art of angling, bound in quarter vellum.
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1954 The White Foxes of GorfenletchLondon: 1954The first edition of this work on hunting and country life by Henry Tegner, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1954 The White Foxes of GorfenletchLondon: 1954The first edition of this work on hunting and country life by Henry Tegner, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1886 The Book of Duck DecoysLondon: 1886A first edition of Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey's study of the construction, management and history of duck decoys, with colourful illustrations to accompany the text.
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1892 In Touch With Nature: Tales and Sketches from the LifeLondon: 1892A smart scarce collection of adventure stories and nature tales, with illustrations throughout.
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1896 The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative Man's RecreationLondon: 1896A new edition of this celebration of the art of fishing, with an introduction from Andrew Lang and illustrations by Edmund Joseph Sullivan.
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1877 Hunting, Shooting and FishingLondon: 1877A very scarce first edition of this entertaining, illustrated work on hunting, shooting and fishing.
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Signed1996 Lock, Stock, & BarrelLong Beach CA: 1996A fine first edition of this work on the art of shooting, by Cyril Adams and Robert Braden, signed by both authors.
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1909 Notes from a KnapsackCambridge: 1909A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of accounts of climbs from the author.
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1900 Innermost AsiaLondon: 1900The richly illustrated first edition of Ralph Cobbold's account of his late nineteenth century travels in the Pamirs.
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1986 The Lawson History of The America's CupSouthampton: 1986A lovely limited edition facsimile edition of this fascinating work regarding the famous sailing competition, The America's Cup.
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1876 Life with the Hamran Arabs: An Account of a Sporting Tour in the SoudanLondon: 1876The first edition of this very scarce autobiographical account of a sporting tour in Soudan in 1874, written by Arthur B. R. Myers.
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1922 Emmett LawlerLondon: 1922The first edition of this sporting novel telling the story of a young boxer from New York, written by celebrated author Jim Tully.
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1922 The Home of BoxingLondon: 1922A smart first edition copy of this work presenting the National Sporting Club in London as the home of boxing.
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1938 The Amazing Story of James J. BraddockEmmaus, PA: 1938A bright, first edition of James Lambert Harte's biographical work on boxing world heavyweight champion of the past, James J. Braddock.
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1944 The Official Boxing Guide including the Official RulesNew York : 1944A copy of this very scarce illustrated rule book and guide to boxing from 1944 edited by Dr. Carl P. Schott.
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1923 The Art of BoxingLondon: 1923A pocket-sized handbook to boxing by the ex-flyweight champion Jimmy Wilde.
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1935 A Handbook on Refereeing and Judging BoxingAldershot: 1935A very scarce handbook to refereeing and judging professional boxing.
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1956 The Ignoble ArtLondon: 1956A first edition copy of Dr. Edith Summerskill's compelling case against professional boxing.
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1959 The Story of TennisLondon: 1959A lovely example of the first edition of Lord Aberdare's illustrated study of the history of tennis.
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1928 TennisNew York and London: 1928American tennis star Helen Willis's celebration of her sport, featuring the author's own illustrations.
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1938 Aces, Places and FaultsLondon: 1938The first edition of American Tennis player Bill Tilden's guide to his sport.
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1931 Gene Tunney: The Enigma of the RingNew York: 1931A smart first edition of this illustrated work on American professional boxer, Gene Tunney.
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1927 Modern Lawn TennisLondon: 1927A smart first edition of this illustrated guide to lawn tennis from international tennis champion, Lili De Alvarez. With the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1956 Forward the Light-HeaviesLondon: 1956A smart first edition of this sporting book on the Light-Heavy-weight division of boxing, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1934 Fighting for Fun: The Scrap Book of Eddie EaganNew York: 1934A smart copy of this illustrated work on the life and career of American boxer and bobsledder, Eddie Eagan.
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1920 My Fighting LifeLondon: 1920A smart first edition of this illustrated autobiography from French boxer, actor, and World War I pilot, Georges Carpentier.
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1940 Round by Round: An AutobiographyNew York: 1940A first edition, seventh printing of this exciting autobiography from American professional boxer, Jack Dempsey.
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1855 Fights for the Championship; and Celebrated Prize BattlesLondon: 1855A smart copy of this account of the battles for the Boxing Championship as issued in "Bell's Life in London" and "Boxiana."
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1909 Fights Forgotten: A History of Some of the Chief English and American Prize Fights Since the Year 1788London: 1909A scarce work accounting the prize fights in English and American from 1788 to 1900, with illustrations.
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1926 Shires & ProvincesLondon : 1926The first edition of this beautifully illustrated work on fox hunting by 'Sabretache', with full colour plates by the painter Lionel Edwards.