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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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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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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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1877 The Correct CardLondon: 1877An uncommon guide to the classic English card game 'Whist', by Arthur Campbell-Walker.
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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.
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Signed1964-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1964-2000An excellent collection of the works of noted equestrian author, Dick Francis, many of which are signed. An exceptional set of these much-loved works.
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Signed1957-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1957-2000A complete run of the works of the prolific equestrian author, Dick Francis, with three signed by the author, including the early work 'For Kicks'. An exceptional set for any collector.
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1998 The Muhammad Ali ReaderOntario: 1998A fascinating first edition biography on Muhammad Ali, one of the most renowned sportsmen of all time, containing sentiments from the man himself..
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c1935 Collins' Motor AnnualLondon & Glasgow: c1935A profusely illustrated motor annual containing full colour plates and photographs.
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1927 The Sport of Our Fathers Henry Alken George StubbsLondon: 1927-1929A finely bound work, containing the first and second volumes of Walter Shaw Sparrow's biographical studies of these renowned sports illustrators, Henry Alken, George Stubbs and Ben Marshall.
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The Complete Angler or Contemplative Man's RecreationLondon: 1893A lovely copy of the tercentenary edition of Izaak Walton's best known work, 'The Complete Angler'. Complete with Charles Cotton's continuation and notes by J E Harting.
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1924 Old English Sporting Books Ralph Nevill Holme Limited Edition IllustratedLondon: 1924A first limited edition copy of this fascinating reference work on sporting works, providing a critical survey of such sports as racing, hunting, couching, shooting, and fishing in England.
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1908 Hunts with Jorrocks Surtees G. Denholm Armour Limited First Edition Signed IllustratedLondon: 1908An uncommon first thus edition copy of this work by Robert Smith Surtees, copiously illustrated throughout and signed by the renowned British artist George Denholm Armour.
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c1800 Hollow Book The Close Ladies School Brighton BindingNone: c1800A remarkable copy of Eminent Philanthropists hollowed to form a storage compartment.