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Sports & Pastimes
From sporting heroes of yesteryear to playing patience. It is all here. How to enjoy yourself without an internet connection.
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1896 Through Jungle and Desert Travels in Eastern AfricaNew York: 1896The first edition of William Astor Chanler's illustrated hunting journal on his time spent in East Africa. -
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1911 Man and Beast in Eastern EthiopiaLondon: 1911Bland-Sutton's journal of his time hunting in Eastern Ethiopia, signed by him to the title page. -
1927 Chronicles of an African TripNew York: 1927A lovely first edition of George Eastman's illustrated volume on his 1927 hunting trip to Africa, illustrated with his Kodak photographs throughout. -
1929 In African Game TracksLondon: 1929The illustrated first edition of Puxley's first-hand account of his time spent wandering and hunting throughout Eastern Africa. -
1910 Camera Adventures in the African WildsLondon: 1910A beautifully illustrated wildlife photography work by the pioneer Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore, illustrated with one-hundred and three plates. -
c1920 Tumbling Tricks for Exercise and EntertainmentLondon: c1920A fantastic illustrated guide to tumbling, written by the editor of 'Health & Strength' magazine. -
1835 The Wine and Brandy Dealer's Complete Guide and Stock BookLondon: 1835A fascinating scarce guide on the wine and brandy trade. -
1839 The Philosophy of Artificial and Compulsory Drinking UsageLondon: 1839A scarce study on the drinking usage in Great Britain and Ireland. -
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1871 The Maltster's GuideLondon: 1871A very scarce edition of this work all about malt: history, techniques, regulations, and laws. -
1885 The Wine and Spirit MerchantLondon: 1885A new revised edition of this very interesting and scarce volume on wine and its trade. -
1879 Truths About WhiskyLondon: 1879A very scarce volume about whisky and its trade, composed by various distillers such as John Jameson, founder of Jameson Irish Whisky. -
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2004 Mr NastaseLondon: 2004An excellent first edition copy of this autobiography by professional tennis player Ilie Nastase, signed by author. -
1949 Hunting by Ear: The Sound of Fox HuntingLondon: 1949A fantastic reprint of this work on fox-hunting, complete with two gramophone records presented in a box. -
1938 Pot Luck Rough Shooting in the West of IrelandLondon: 1938A smart illustrated copy of this work on shooting, penned by one of the finest shots in Ireland, in an unclipped dust wrapper. -
1885 The Secrets of Angling Volume IIEdinburgh: 1885A fantastic copy of this unusual poetic work on the art of fishing, in a vellum binding. -
1915 BilliardsLondon: 1915A lovely edition of this work about the techniques of billiards, written by a celebrated player. -
1865 A Tour Round My GardenLondon: 1865A new edition of J G Wood's beautifully illustrated horticultural work. -
c1912 3vol British Sports and SportsmenLondon: c1912A superb group of limited edition volumes on British sports and sportsmen of the past, and hunting. Illustrated throughout. -
1819 Analysis of the Game of ChessLondon: 1819The first edition of Kenny's English translation of Philidor's influential and important chess manual, illustrated with diagrams throughout. -
1873 Substance of the Work Fruits and Farinacea, the Proper Food of ManManchester & London: 1873A fascinating work on the benefits of vegetarianism, hailing from a surgical library. -
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1989 John Ball of HoylakeWorcestershire: 1989A magnificent first limited edition, signed by the author, of this volume exploring the career of great golfer John Ball. -
1924 The Modern GolferLondon: 1924A first and scarce edition on golfing techniques and experiences by Cyril Tolley, illustrated. -
1952 Playing the LikeLondon: 1952The scarce Sportsman's Book Club edition of this selection of golf writings by Bernard Darwin. -
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1908 Advanced GolfPhiladelphia: 1908A scarce first US edition copy of this illustrated golfing manual, signed by Charles Campbell Worthington, one of the founders of the Professional Golf Association. -
1908 Advanced GolfLondon: 1908A third illustrated edition of this manual on advanced golf, uncommon. -
1976 Mostly Golf: A Bernard Darwin AnthologyLondon: 1976A superior first edition copy of this anthology of Bernard Darwin's work. -
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1964-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1964-2000An excellent collection of the works of noted equestrian author, Dick Francis, many of which are signed. An exceptional set of these much-loved works. -
1905 Golf Faults IllustratedLondon: 1905The scarce first edition of Beldam and Taylor's golfing guide, illustrated throughout with photographs. -
1931 The Game of GolfLondon: 1931The illustrated first edition of Lonsdale Library's essay collection on golf, containing the writings of Bernard Darwin and other influential golfers. -
1937 A Round of GolfLondon: 1937An illustrated golfing work by Bernard Darwin, showing the golf courses along the tracks of the London and North Eastern Railway. -
1954 My Partner, Ben HoganLondon: 1954The first edition of Jimmy Demaret's illustrated biography on his friend and fellow golfer Ben Hogan. -
1900 F. G. Tait a Record, Being His Life, Letters, and Golfing DiaryLondon: 1900The first edition of this illustrated biography of the short life of Frederick Guthie Tait, an amateur golfer. -
1925 The Prize RingLondon: 1925A limited edition discussion on the sport of boxing by Bohun Lynch, illustrated throughout with colour and monochrome plates. -
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1904 The Last Records of A Cotswold CommunityEssex: 1904A signed limited edition of this work written by the noted architect Charles Robert Ashbee.
