Other Sports
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1946-1948 The NRA Book of Small ArmsWashington D. C. : 1946-1948The first edition, first printing of this two volume illustrated work about small firearms from the NRA.
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1889 Notes on Sport and OrnithologyLondon: 1889The first translated edition of this work on sporting and ornithology by Rudolf of Austria.
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1948 Anglers' Knots in Gut and NylonBirmingham: 1948Bright first edition of this treatise on fishing by Stanley Barned, enclosed in unclipped dust wrapper.
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1892 The Insect Hunter's CompanionLondon: 1892The scarce fourth edition of this pocket guidebook to insect hunting from the late nineteenth century.
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1901 Souvenir Book About the Bazaar and Garden Fete in Braggchurch, YeovilYeovil: 1901A very scarce souvenir book from the Braggchurch garden fete and bazaar.
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1931 Where the Spring Salmon RunLondon: 1931The first edition of Irish writer Patrick R. Chalmers's work on salmon fishing, in a fine half morocco binding.
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1924 Where the Bright Waters MeetLondon: 1924A beautifully bound signed copy of the first edition of Irish baritone Harry Plunket Greene's illustrated work on fly fishing. -
1892 The Angler's CompanionLondon: 1892A vibrantly bound copy of the third edition of Thomas Tod Stoddart's guide to angling.
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1939 Nymph Fishing for Chalk Stream TroutLondon: 1939The first edition of this work from solicitor and angling writer G. E. M. Skues, in a vibrant half crushed morocco binding.
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1943 Going FishingLondon: 1943A beautifully bound copy of American author and adventurer Negley Farson's classic work of fishing literature.
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1913 The Dry-Fly Man's HandbookLondon: 1913A finely bound copy of the first edition of influential British angler and fly fishing author Frederic M. Halford's work on dry fishing.
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1930 Fly FishingLondon: 1930The first illustrated edition of Viscount Grey of Fallodon's study of fly fishing, in a lovely half morocco binding and illustrated throughout by Eric Fitch Daglish.
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1903 Wet-Fly Fishing Treated MethodicallyLondon: 1903A beautifully bound copy of the first edition of Ewen M. Tod's illustrated early twentieth century guide to wet-fly fishing.
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1937 Spinning Up to DateLondon: 1937A brightly bound copy of the illustrated first edition of this guide to trout, salmon and pike fishing from "Jock Scott".
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1760 The Complete AnglerLondon: 1760An early edition of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton's noted and influential work on fishing.
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1922 Dry-Fly FishingLondon: 1922The first edition of Robert Currie Bridgett's guide to dry-fly fishing, in a striking half morocco binding.
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1948 Sea Trout and Occasional SalmonLondon: 1948A beautifully bound copy of the first edition of Jeffery Bluett's guide to the fishing of sea trout.
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1935 Greased Line Fishing for SalmonLondon: 1935The scarce first edition of this illustrated guide to salmon fishing, in a lovely half calf binding.
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1946 A Summer on the TestLondon: 1946The fourth edition of John Waller Hills's classic work on fly-fishing, illustrated with photographic plates.
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1897 Dry Fly EntomologyLondon: 1897A pleasing copy of the first edition of "The Father of Modern Dry Fly Fishing" Frederick M. Halford's guide to the dry fly technique on English chalk streams
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1922 By Loch and Stream: Angling SketchesLondon: 1922A vibrantly bound first edition of Robert Currie Bridgett's account of trout fishing in Scotland.
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1924 Sunshine and the DryLondon: 1924The first edition, first impression of John William Dunne's delightful study of trout fishing.
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1953 Drop Me a LineLondon: 1953A beautifully bound first edition of Maurice Ingham and Richard Walker's illustrated discussion of trout and course fishing.
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1907 Game and Game CovertsSheffield and London: 1907The uncommon first edition of this illustrated guide to hunting game from the early twentieth century.
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1987 Baily's Hunting Directory 1986-1987London: 1987A scarce edition of this directory for hunting from J. A. Allen and Co.
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1912 The Adventures of an Elephant HunterLondon: 1912The first edition, second impression of this classic work of elephant hunting by James Sutherland, with illustrations.
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1892-1906 Rounders, Quoits, Bowls, Skittles and Curling With Hockey All England SeriesLondon and New York: 1892-1906Two scarce works from the All-England Series on various sports with illustrations.
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1936 Lowe's Lawn Tennis Annual and Compendium for 1936London: 1936A scarce copy of Francis Lowe's annual concerned with Tennis, the 1936 edition.
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c1897 BilliardsLondon: c1897A copy of this illustrated Badminton Library volume concerning billiards, with many contributors.
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1899 Red Palmer: A Practical Treatise on Fly-FishingLondon: 1899A neat fourth edition of this practical guide to fly-fishing, by James Tayler.
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1985 The Kentucky RifleVirginia : 1985A handsome collection of images showcasing the wide range of Kentucky rifles, by The Kentucky Rifle Association.
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1933 Croquet and How to Play ItWanganui: 1933An illustrated second edition of this guide to croquet, signed by the author. -
1949 Croquet: A Handbook on the Strokes and Tactics of the GameSurrey: 1949An illustrated guide to the tactics and strokes of croquet, from the Chairman of The Croquet Association Council.
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c1887 Philips' Cyclists' Map of the Country Round LondonLondon: c1887A scarce copy of this fold out map of the country around London for cyclists.
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1830 Instructions to Young Sportsmen with Abridgement of the New Game LawsLondon: 1830A guide to guns and shooting by Lt Col. Peter Hawker adorned with lovely woodcuts.
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1936 Improve Your SnookerLondon: 1936The first edition of this guide to improving your snooker by professional snooker champion, Joe Davis.