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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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1944 The Yacht Master's Guide and Coaster's CompanionLondon: 1944A yacht master's guide, with information on navigation, chartwork, and meteorology, written by Frank G. G. Carr with illustrations and two folding plates. -
1902 The Book of the HomeLondon: 1902A beautifully illustrated set of works which offer an encyclopedia of all matters relating to the home, with a gilt binding design by Talwin Morris. -
1985 The English Flower GardenTwickenham: 1985A fine illustrated edition of this monumental gardening work by William Robinson, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1905 A Gardener's YearLondon: 1905An illustrated first edition work on a year in gardening by H. Rider Haggard, a lovely work by the adventure author. -
1911 The Herb-GardenLondon: 1911A beautiful first edition work guiding the reader on herb gardens, illustrated colourfully throughout. -
1912-14 Modern Railway Working: A Practical Treatise by Engineering andLondon: 1912-14A complete eight volume practical treatise on the railway administration and economics, intended as an educational medium for those connected with railway organisations. With art-deco boards, frontispieces, and various illustrations. -
1982 Herewith the Clues: A Fourth Murder MysteryExeter: 1982An interactive murder mystery case file, in which the reader examines physical evidence and clues to correctly guess the murderer, which was originally published in 1939. -
2008 The ReaderNot Stated : 2008A scarce promo edition of the film adaptation for Bernard Schlink's 'The Reader' dealing with post-war difficulties faced by later German generations, starring Kate Winslet. -
1976 A Portrait of Salmon FishingRugby: 1976A compilation of assorted writings on salmon-fishing, being a limited edition presented in a slipcase. Lavishly illustrated throughout in colour. -
1935 Stalking in Scotland and New ZealandEdinburgh and London: 1935An excellent first edition of Lord Latymer's work recalling his years hunting, illustrated with photographs throughout. -
1930 An Angler's AnthologyLondon & New York: 1930A delightful anthology of verse and prosaic writings relating to fishing, illustrated with plates by Norman Wilkinson. -
1874 Illustrated Game RegisterNot Stated: 1874A scarce, wonderfully illustrated register to be filled out with hunting records, bound in contemporary leather. -
1833 An Introduction to the Study of BotanyLondon: 1833A seventh edition of Sir James Edward Smith's introduction to botany, illustrated with plates bound to the rear. -
1931 The Art of BeaglingLondon: 1931A smart, first edition copy of this illustrated work on training and hunting with beagles, written by J. Otho Paget. -
1893 Hare HuntingLondon: 1893A bright, first edition copy of this work on hare hunting in Great Britain, written by George Dumville Lees under his pen-name, 'Tantara'. -
1935 The High Tops of Black MountEdinburgh and London: 1935A very smart, new edition copy of this memoir of a Scottish noblewoman's deer stalking adventures, illustrated throughout. -
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1939 Gourmet's Guide to New OrleansNew Orleans: 1939A fascinating, fifth edition copy of this collection of gourmet recipes collected locally from New Orleans, signed by the author. -
1886 Sport: Fox-Hunting, Salmon-Fishing, Covert-Shooting, Deer-StalkingLondon: 1886A new edition of this late 19th century work about hunting and fishing, illustrated throughout. -
1835 An Introduction to BotanyLondon: 1835A smart second edition of John Lindley's work on amateur botany, illustrated and presented in a smart contemporary leather binding. -
1901 Deer-Stalking and the Deer Forests of ScotlandLondon: 1901The first edition of this illustrated study of deer-stalking and deer forests in Scotland, featuring a wealth of plates from artist Archibald Thorburn. -
1926 Days on the HillLondon: 1926A lovely first edition of this work on deer-stalking, illustrated throughout and published under the pseudonym 'An Old Stalker'. -
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1933 Fifty Years And More of Sport in ScotlandLondon: 1933A very scarce signed first edition of this British courtier and Conservative politician's illustrated account of days spent fishing, shooting and deer stalking in Scotland. -
1930 At the Sign of the Dog & GunLondon: 1930An autobiographical work on hunting and field sports, illustrated by V. R. Balfour Browne. -
1935 Greased Line Fishing for SalmonLondon: 1935An excellent first edition from Arthur Wood's writings on greased line fishing, illustrated throughout. -
1913 The Salmon Rivers of ScotlandLondon: 1913A popular work on salmon fishing in Scotland, illustrated with three maps and plates throughout. -
1880 Notes on Game & Game ShootingLondon: 1880A smart first edition of J. J. Manley's illustrated work on game hunting. -
1935 The Way of a Trout with a FlyLondon: 1935An excellent third edition of G. E. M. Skue's important work on fly-fishing, illustrated with three plates. -
1847 Days of Deer-stalkingLondon: 1847An early edition of William Scrope's work on deer-hunting in Scotland, illustrated with engravings. -
1904 Household HintsLondon: 1904A cookery book from the Queen series cookery books compiled and described by S. Beaty-Pownall, no. 14. -
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1929 Game BirdsBoston, New York and London: 1929Beautifully illustrated with full colour plates, and signed by both author and artist, this is an excellent Limited Edition copy of Hugh Pollard's study of game birds. -
1984 Gravetye Manor, or, Twenty Years' Work Round an Old Manor HouseNew York: 1984A limited edition work on the beautiful gardens and house of Gravetye Manor, the home of the prominent landscape gardener WIlliam Robinson. -
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1938 A Countryman's CreedLondon: 1938Beautifully illustrated with full colour plates, this is a signed Limited Edition copy of E. C. Keith's celebration of sports and the countryside. -
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1930 The Gun Room GuideBoston, New York and London: 1930Beautifully illustrated with full colour plates, this is a signed Limited Edition copy of Hugh Pollard's celebration of game shooting. -
1954 The Gardener's AlbumLondon: 1954A charming and brightly illustrated first edition collection of poems and essays in celebration of gardening, with original contributions from leading twentieth century horticulturalists, including Vita Sackville-West. -
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1937 Gun for CompanyLondon: 1937A beautifully illustrated signed Limited Edition guide to the recreational shooting of birds, featuring a wealth of vivid colour plates. -
1926 The Happy FishermanLondon: 1926A well illustrated travelogue by Gallichan, including profuse descriptions of his fishing experiences, with illustrated plates.