Other Sports
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1985 The Dangerous SummerLondon: 1985The first UK edition of this posthumously published work of non-fiction from Ernest Hemingway.
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1897-1898 The Encyclopaedia of SportLondon: 1897-1898The first edition of this considerable two-volume encyclopedia of sports, bound in half crushed morocco by Bickers.
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1897 The Compleat AnglerLondon: 1897A decorative copy of The Compleat Angler, richly illustrated throughout.
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1980 Pacific Island Records Fish HooksLondon: 1980A very scarce illustrated limited edition work on the fish hooks used across the Pacific Islands.
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1836 The Complete Angler; or, Contemplative Man's RecreationEdinburgh : 1836A morocco-bound copy of this classic pastoral discourse on the joys of fishing from Izaak Walton.
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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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1802 Thoughts Upon Hunting: In a Series of Familiar Letters to a FriendLondon : 1802The fourth edition of Peter Beckford's important and thorough work on hunting, clearly and eloquently presenting his thoughts on the sport, writing to a less-knowledgeable friend.
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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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1947 Sockers in Sepia: A Continuation of the Drama of the Negro in Pugilistic Competition Volume VNew York: 1947The first edition of the fifth and final volume of Nat Fleischer's study of the history and influence of African American boxers on the sport.
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1938 Black Dynamite: The Story of the Negro in the Prize Ring from 1782 to 1938 Volume INew York: 1938The first edition of the first volume of Nat Fleischer's study of the history and influence of African American boxers on the sport.
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1951 The Memoirs of the Life of Daniel MendozaLondon: 1951A smart first edition of this illustrated memoir from English prize fighter Daniel Mendoza.
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1925 Over the GrassLondon : 1925A very smart first edition of this hunting poetical collection from William H. Ogilvie, adorned with colour plates from Lionel Edwards.
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1932 The Wiles of the Fox: Some Notes and SketchesLondon: 1932The first edition of these charmingly illustrated notes on the methods and behaviours of foxes, from prolific author and artist, Lionel Edwards.
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1922 Observations on Fox-HuntingLondon: 1922A new edition of this autobiographical series of observations on fox-hunting across the turn of a century, with lovely coloured plates.
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1933 Forty Fine LadiesLondon: 1933A pleasing copy of this series of verses on fox-hunting, illustrated throughout by British artist, Cecil Aldin.
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1839 The Noble Science: A Few General Ideas on Fox-HuntingLondon: 1839The first edition of this richly illustrated treatise on fox-hunting, from hound breeding and management to the equipment and mindset of the huntsman.
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1845 Anecdotes of ArcheryYork; London; Edinburgh: 1845The first edition thus of this detailed work on archery, this edition being much expanded, and illustrated.
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1801 The English Bowman, or, Tracts on ArcheryLondon: 1801A scarce first edition work by Thomas Roberts, exploring the history of archery in England.
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1997 Boxing: Photographs by Larry FinkKilchberg : 1997An excellent first European edition of this striking photobook that captures the world of boxing, from acclaimed American photographer, Larry Fink.
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1988 Poems by the ProfessionalsEngland : 1988A very scarce compilation of poetry written by former professional boxers, previously owned by the first president of the Ex-Boxers Southern Federation.
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1946 Battling Bruce: The Story of the Fighting Career and Rise to Fame of Bruce WoodcockLondon: 1946The first edition of this scarce biographical work, detailing the brilliant boxing career of Bruce Woodcock and his rise to heavyweight champion.
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1928 Report of the Ninth Annual Meeting of the National Boxing AssociationToronto, Canada : 1928An incredibly scarce report detailing an annual meeting held by the National Boxing Association of the United States of America.
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1962-1963 Boxing News Annual and Record BookLondon: 1962-1963A pleasing duo of these 'Boxing News' annuals and record books, covering the events and notable figures over 1962 and 1963.
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1970 The Tipton Slasher: His Life and TimesNot Stated: 1970The first edition, first impression of this fascinating account of the fights of William Perry, nicknamed "The Tipton Slasher".
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1927 The Golden Age of BoxingNot Stated : 1927A vanishingly scarce copy of this pamphlet, advertising the benefits for joining Jimmy DeForest's boxing course.
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1962 Fighter from Whitechapel: The Story of Daniel MendozaNew York: 1962The first edition of this authentic account detailing the life and historic battles of Daniel Mendoza, with the scarce original dust wrapper.
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1944 Jack McAuliffe: The Napoleon of the Prize RingNot Stated: 1944A very smart booklet recounting the career and reign of Irish boxer, nicknamed 'Napoleon of the Ring', Jack McAuliffe, with illustrations.
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1941 The Art of Sparring and Boxing: The Noble Art of Self-Defense Without a TeacherDetroit, Michigan : 1941A very scarce pamphlet demonstrating the art of sparring and boxing, with illustrations.
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1956 Success at BoxingLondon: 1956A very scarce guide to boxing with contributions by Ron Barton, Dan Cockell and Dai Dower, with the very smart unclipped dust wrapper.
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1883 The Cream of Leicestershire: Eleven Seasons' SkimmingsLondon: 1883The first edition of this essay collection reviewing eleven notable hunting runs, illustrated beautifully with colour plates.
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1934 The Flying Parson and Dick ChristianLeicester: 1934A smart first edition of this illustrated work on sports and hunting.
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1933-1937 2vol Foxhunting from The Times & More Foxhunting from The TimesLondon: 1933-1937Two smart first edition of these illustrated volumes on foxhunting from The Times.
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1936 Fox-HuntingLondon: 1936A very smart first edition of this illustrated guide to fox-hunting from English journalist William Fawcett.
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1897 Random Recollections of the Belvoir HuntLondon: 1897A thrilling and informative collection of hunting recollections, offering a unique view into the aristocratic sporting pursuit, written by T. W. Pinder.