Field Sports & Equestrian
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1933 The Compleat JockeyLondon: 1933A limited copy of this 17th-century book on horse racing, never before printed as its own separate work.
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1903 Points of the Horse: A Treatise on the Confirmation, Movements, Breeds, and Evolution of the HorseLondon: 1903A smart third edition of this illustrated work on the horse and its evolution from veterinarian M. Horace Hayes.
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1919 Golden Days: From the Fishing-Log of a Painter in BrittanyLondon: 1919A charming collection of fishing trip anecdotes by the artist Romilly Fedden.
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1932 The Turf: Who's Who?London: 1932An impressive and very scarce compilation of biographies detailing an array of figures involved in the world of racing.
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1924 Men and Horses I Have KnownLondon: 1924The scarce first edition of this series of reminiscences from British thoroughbred racehorse trainer, George Lambton, profusely illustrated with plates.
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1901 Sixty Years on the Turf: The Life and Times of George Hodgman 1840-1900London: 1901An uncommon first edition of George Hodgman's autobiography, reminiscing on sixty years of his life and career with the Turf.
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1937 On and Off the RacecourseLondon: 1937A first edition copy of Captain Eric Rickman's history of horse racing since the First World War, with the very scarce dust wrapper.
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1914 Sam Darling's ReminiscencesLondon: 1914The first edition of this autobiography from British racehorse trainer, Sam Darling, illustrated profusely with plates throughout.
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1925 Malton Memories and I'Anson TriumphsLondon: 1925A smart first edition copy of this sporting history of Malton, with biographical details of jockeys and trainers.
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1891 Turf Celebrities I Have KnownLondon: 1891A smart first edition of this work, containing the author's reminiscences of his meetings with notable horse racing figures.
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1901 The English Turf: A Record of Horses and CoursesLondon: 1901An illustrated first edition of this uncommonly seen Victorian work on English horse racing by Charles Richardson.
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1895 The Horse-Breeders' Handbook, Seasons 1895-6London: 1895A lavishly illustrated copy of Osborne's horse-breeders' handbook, covering the seasons 1895 to 1896.
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1919 The Life of a Great Sportsman (John Maunsell Richardson)London: 1919A first edition biographical work on cricketer and jockey, John Maunsell Richardson, written fondly by his sister, with a plethora of monochrome plates throughout.
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1927 The Analysis of the Turf or The Duties and Difficulties of Racing Officials, Owners, Trainers, JockeysLondon: 1927The first edition of this uncommon guide to all components of the Turf, with experienced commentary on jockeys, bookmakers, betting, training and more.
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1896 KingsclereLondon: 1896A smart first edition of this illustrated biography from English Thoroughbred flat racing trainer John Porter.
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1901 My Racing AdventuresLondon: 1901A smart first edition of this illustrated account of the author's racing life.
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1810 Thoughts on Hunting, In a Series of Familiar Letters to a FriendLondon: 1810A richly illustrated edition of Beckford's detailed and personal guide to hunting in the late eighteenth century.
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1903 The Life of a SportsmanLondon: 1903Apperley's classic sporting work, with colour plates by Henry Alken, in a half calf Hatchards binding.
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1907 A Hunting CatechismLondon: 1907A superb first edition copy of Colonel Meysey-Thompson's guide to hunting, in a lovely Hatchards binding.
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1897 Points of the Horse: A Familiar Treatise on Equine ConformationLondon: 1897A second edition copy of this illustrated guide to the anatomy and various breeds of horses, by horse expert Horace Hayes.
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1831 Remarks on the Condition of Hunters, the Choice of Horses and their ManagementLondon: 1831An 1831 first edition of Nimrod's letters about equine sports, originally published in The Sporting Magazine.
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1916 Lays of the Hertfordshire Hunt and Other PoemsLondon: 1916A smart second edition of this collection of sporting poetry from British writer George U. Robins.
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1933 Sketches in Stable and KennelLondon: 1933A smart first edition of this collection of colourful illustrations of horses and dogs from British artist Lionel Edwards.
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1931 Tally-Ho Back!London: 1931A first edition of this delightful book of verses on hunting, illustrated with monochrome plates by Lionel Edwards.
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1923 Old English Sporting Prints and Their HistoryLondon: 1923A limited edition collecting sporting prints by Ralph Nevill, illustrated with colour plates.
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1937 A Sportsman's BagLondon: 1937The first edition of this uncommon large paper volume dedicated to British sports and sportsmen by Lionel Edwards.
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1911 Thoughts on Hunting in a Series of Familiar LettersLondon: 1911A smart copy of this brightly illustrated collection of letters on hunting from British writer Sir Peter Beckford.
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1926-28 Shires and Provinces, and, More Shires and ProvincesLondon; New York: 1926-28The first edition of this colourfully illustrated history and study of hunting in Britain.
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Signed1927 Hunting & Stalking the DeerLondon: 1927The first trade edition of this detailed study on the sport of deer-hunting, signed by the author, colourfully illustrated throughout.
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1833 The Field Book of Sports and Pastimes from the United KingdomLondon: 1833An excellent source of information about rural sports up to 1833, arranged alphabetically.
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1932 To Whom The Goddess: Hunting and Riding for WomenLondon: 1932A very scarce instructional work on horse riding for women by Lady Diana Shedden and Lady Apsley, with numerous photographs throughout.
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1922 Right RoyalLondon: 1922The first illustrated edition of this racing ballad from Poet Laureate John Masefield, adorned with illustrations by Cecil Aldin.
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1935 Thirty Years a Hunt Servant: Being the Memories of Jack MolyneuxLondon: 1935The first edition Jack Molyneux's scarce illustrated memoir on his life in the hunt service.
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1902 Breaking and Riding: With Military CommentariesLondon: 1902The scarce first UK edition of James Fillis' equestrian work, with illustrations throughout.
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1923 Galloping Shoes: VersesLondon: 1923A very smart second impression of this series of hunting-themed verses by William Henry Ogilvie, with coloured plates.
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1921 Extracts from the Diary of a HuntsmanLondon: 1921A pleasing new edition of these well-versed extracts from Thomas Smith's treatise on fox-hunting, adorned with coloured plates.