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1986 The Lawson History of The America's CupSouthampton: 1986A lovely limited edition facsimile edition of this fascinating work regarding the famous sailing competition, The America's Cup.
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1898 Good Things Made, Said & Done, For Every Home & HouseholdLeeds: 1898A very smart copy of this charming Victorian recipe book, promoting Yorkshire Relish.
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1925 H. R. H. The Prince of Wales's Sport in IndiaLondon: 1925A handsomely bound first edition of this highly illustrated work regarding Edward VIII's sporting expedition to India.
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1899 Pot-Pourri from a Surrey GardenLondon: 1899Later edition of this charming gardening book by Mrs C W Earle in stunning Hatchards binding.
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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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Signed1924 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.
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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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1905 An Angler's HoursLondon: 1905A beautifully bound copy of the first edition of trout fisher Hugh Tempest Sheringham's description of a life spent angling.
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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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1929 Sea-Trout FishingLondon: 1929A fine copy of the first edition of R. C. Bridgett's illustrated study of river and loch fishing for sea trout.
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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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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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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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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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1958 PelargoniumsLondon: 1958A first edition work regarding pelargonium flowering plants, lavishly illustrated throughout and bound in half morocco by Maltbys.
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1928 Famous YachtsLondon: 1928A handsome first edition work regarding famous yachts through history, bound in smart half morocco by Maltbys.
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Signed1968 My Lively LadyLymington; London : 1968A signed, limited edition copy of this popular sailing book describing Alec Rose's circumnavigation of the globe.
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1989 Margaret Mee In Search of Flowers of the Amazon RainforestSuffolk: 1989A beautifully illustrated copy of the diaries of Margaret Mee, the renowned English botanical artist from her adventures in the Amazon rainforest. With a foreword from the late Duke of Edinburgh.
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Signed1979 The Renaissance Garden in EnglandLondon: 1979A signed first edition copy of this detailed book about the Renaissance gardens of England.
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1985 The Fowler in IrelandSouthampton : 1985A handsome new edition of this classic work regarding wildfowl and seafowl, with shooting instructions.
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1843 The Nature and Property of SoilsLondon: 1843A beautifully bound, fourth edition copy of John Morton's work on soil.
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1857 The Habit and the Horse; A Treatise on Female EquitationLondon: 1857In a wonderful signed Sotheran binding, this is an exceptionally lovely copy of Mrs. J. Stirling Clarke's guide to the female equestrian, illustrated with tinted chromolithographs.
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1923 Old English Sporting Prints and Their HistoryLondon: 1923A limited edition copy of 'Old English Sporting Prints and Their History' with 103 plates.
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1949 A History of Leicestershire CricketLondon: 1949A fascinating illustrated history of Leicestershire cricket, sumptuously bound in full green morocco with gilt detailing.
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1929 The Charm of BirdsLondon: 1929The first edition, sixth impression of this charming work on birdwatching and nature, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding by Bumpus.
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1877 The Correct CardLondon: 1877An uncommon guide to the classic English card game 'Whist', by Arthur Campbell-Walker.
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1893 The Noble ScienceLondon: 1893A beautifully bound treatise on fox-hunting, illustrated throughout and with colour plates.
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1810 Glic Gamena Angel Deod, or, the Sports and Pastimes of the People of EnglandLondon: 1810A splendid second edition of this work regarding sports and pastimes, their history and costume, illustrated with forty bright plates in colour by the author.
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1961 The Wine MineHorsham: 1961A witty guidebook to wines sold by Peter Dominic Ltd., complete with poetry competitions, advertisements and descriptions.
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1949 Hunting by Ear: The Sound of Fox HuntingLondon: 1949A fantastic reprint of this work on fox-hunting, complete with two gramophone records presented in a box.