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Field Sports & Equestrian
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1902 Modern PoloLondon: 1902The second edition of this detailed study on polo, an illustrated account of the sport's history and development. -
1886 Lawn-TennisBoston; London: 1886The very scarce first edition of the "Founding Father of American Tennis" James Dwight's guide to lawn-tennis. -
1872 Autumns on the SpeyLondon: 1872A smart first edition of this illustrated account of the author's journey along the River Spey, Scotland. -
1867 Sporting Incidents in the Life of Another Tom SmithLondon: 1867A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of sporting sketches. -
1861 Short Sketches of the Wild Sports and Natural History of the HighlandsLondon: 1861A smartly bound new edition of this collection of sketches on the wild sports of the Scottish Highlands. -
1866 Sporting DaysLondon: 1866A smart first edition of this detailed commentary of the sporting life of the author. -
1876 A Month in Mayo, Comprising Characteristic Sketches (Sporting and Social) of Irish LifeLondon: 1876A very scarce and very attractive copy of the first edition of this detailed commentary on sporting and natural history in Mayo, Ireland. -
1877 2vol Shooting, Yachting, and Sea-Fishing Trips, at Home and on the ContinentLondon: 1877A smart second series of this collection of stories from shooting and yachting trips across Europe. -
1878 The Moor and The Loch Containing Minute Instructions in All Highland SportsEdinburgh: 1878The first volume of this illustrated work on the sports of the Scottish Highlands. -
1876 2vol Shooting and Fishing Trips In England, France, Alsace, Belgium, Holland, and BavariaLondon: 1876A smart first edition of this collection of stories from shooting and fishing trips across Europe. -
1945 The Authentic Arabian Horse and His DescendantsLondon: 1945A first edition copy of this comprehensive work on the horses of Arabia by Lady Wentworth, a greatly influential Arabian horse breeder -
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1999 Sporting Wildfowl of the British Isles: Studies in Words and PicturesHolt, Norfolk: 1999A sumptuous study of the wildfowl of the British Isles, one of only twelve review copies, sent to sporting and countryside author John Humphreys. Signed by the author and illustrator. -
1907 Sporting Days: A Book for Visitors and House PartiesLondon: 1907A printed and delightfully illustrated guest book and scrap book, with numerous mounted contemporary photographs of sporting days and equestrian activities. -
1899-1900 The Handley Cross SeriesLondon: 1899-1900The complete Handley Cross limited edition series of Robert Smith Surtees' works, illustrated by John Leech and Harlot K. Browne and in the original publisher's binding. -
1917 The General Stud Book, Containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, &c. &c.London: 1917The comprehensive account of horse breeding and racing for the year 1916. -
1927 Racing at Home & Abroad. British Steeplechasing. Racing, Steeplechasing, & BreedingLondon: 1927An impressive illustrated study on the history and popularity of steeplechasing in Britain, a limited edition of seven hundred copies. -
1938 Thoroughbred Racing Stock and its AncestorsLondon: 1938The first edition of Lady Wentworth's detailed history of thoroughbred racing blood, in the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
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. -
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. -
1862 Horses and Hounds, to which is added The Taming of Wild HorsesLondon: 1862A scarce, new edition of this informative work on the care of horses and dogs, with illustrations. -
1902 Notes on the Chase of the Wild Red DeerLondon: 1902An illustrated limited edition study on the hunting of red deer in Somerset and Devon, one of only two hundred and fifty edition de luxe. -
1889 The Badminton Library: DrivingLondon: 1889A very well presented first edition of this work presenting the art of driving horses, as part of The Badminton Library series. -
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. -
1900 William Cotton Oswell, Hunter and Explorer, The Story of His LifeLondon: 1900The complete scarce first edition biography of the hunter and traveller William Cotton Oswell, written by his son Edward Oswell and bound over two volumes with illustrations and maps. -
1954 Sportsmen in a LandscapeLondon: 1954A very smart copy of this limited edition work on sports artists, with colour plates. -
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. -
c1933 Shooting By Moor, Field, and ShoreLondon: c1933A smart copy of one of the volumes from the popular 'Lonsdale Library' series, looking into shooting, illustrated throughout. -
1894 Letters to Young ShootersLondon: 1894The second edition of this hunting guide by Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey, illustrated throughout by the author and with a blank table for the use of shooters to the rear. -
1929 The Hunting of The HareLondon: 1929A very scarce pocket-sized guide to hunting hares, with images of the hunt. -
1858 An Encyclopaedia of Rural SportsLondon: 1858A scarce, new edition of Delabere Blaine's encyclopaedia of rural sports, including fishing, shooting and racing. -
1888 A Season in SutherlandLondon: 1888A smart first edition of this account of a sporting season in Sutherland from Edwards-Moss. -
1897 Ranch Life and the Hunting-TrailNew York: 1897The very scarce third edition of this early work by Theodore Roosevelt, describing his time working on a ranch. -
1888 Ranch Life and The Hunting-TrailLondon: [1888]The very scarce first UK edition of this notable work by former president Theodore Roosevelt. -
1900 Autumns in Argyleshire with Rod & GunLondon: 1900A smart first edition of this volume of hunting reminiscences, illustrated throughout. -
1905 Outdoor Pastimes of An American HunterLondon: 1905The first UK edition of this work regarding the hunting exploits of former US president, Theodore Roosevelt. -
1808 An Academy for Grown Horsemen; Annals of HorsemanshipLondon: 1808A lovely example of Henry William Bunbury's humorous work satirising horsemen, entertainingly illustrated throughout with caricatures by the author.