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1987 The AutobiographyLondon: 1987A fine signed limited edition autobiography of the cricket player Geoffrey Boycott, in a fine morocco binding. -
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1928 Cane and WrestlingPoona: 1928A very scarce first edition of Anant Harihar Khasgiwale's instructive work on Mallakhamba, the author's presentation copy, highly illustrated throughout. -
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1958 Memorable Cricket MatchesKidderminster: 1958A signed limited edition of this compelling account of important and memorable cricket matches, written by the cricketer Geoffrey Tomkinson. -
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1932 Directions for the Gardiner at Says-CourtLondon: 1932A signed bright, limited edition copy of John Evelyn's advice to gardeners. Held in a custom slip-case. Geoffrey Keynes' copy, with his signature. -
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1887 The Modern Cuisine and Book of Household ReceiptsNottingham: 1887A very scarce signed copy of Nina Bingham's collection of recipes and bills of fare for families and households. -
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1955 Old Carnations and Pinks Sacheverell Sitwell C Oscar Moreton SignedLondon: 1955A beautifully-bound, limited edition of this florist's guide to carnations. -
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1926 Flora of Buckinghamshire Druce Signed Presentation Copy First EditionArbroath: 1926A first edition copy of this fascinating study of flora in the county of Buckinghamshire, signed by the author and presented to the renowned English botanist and ecologist Edward James Salisbury for review. -
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1889 Flora of Herefordshire Will Purchas Augustin Ley Illus Folding Map SignedHereford: 1889A signed copy of William Henry Purchas and Augustin Ley's work on the flora in Herefordshire, illustrated with a folding map. -
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1937 Sporting Adventure J. Wentworth Day Fish-Hawk Illus Signed by PublisherLondon: 1937An illustrated work on the sport of hunting birds throughout the year, signed by the publisher. -
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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1930 More Hunting Memories Thomas H G Esmonde Authors Presentation Copy First EdDublin: 1930A first edition copy to this shooting memoir, with an ink inscription by the author to the half tile page. This uncommon work is illustrated with several illustrations throughout.
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1898 The Snaffle Papers Illustrated Harry Dixon Very Scarce Publishers ClothLondon: 1898A work of hunting written by the author known as "Snaffle. Illustrated with twelve plates by Harry Dixon.
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1911 Cupid and Cartridges Aubrey O'Brien Reginald First Edition Illus SignedEdinburgh and London: 1911An uncommon travel work, charting the two authors journey throughout India. The authors engaged in hunting game whilst there, which is also documented in this work.
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1935 The Dear Dogs Ada Galsworthy Author Inscription IllustratedLondon; Toronto: 1935A delightful copy of Ada Galsworthy's 'The Dear Dogs', a celebration of the relationship between mankind and its pets. Includes an inscribed photograph of the author. -
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1886 The Book Fancier Percy Fitzgerald Illustrated Signed Bibliophilia ReferenceLondon : 1886An attractive and well-preserved copy of 'The Book Fancier', by Percy Fitzgerald. -
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1760 Mr Hoyles Games of Whist Chess Piquet etc Twelfth Edition Signed Game RulesLondon: [1760-1]The twelfth official edition of Hoyle's 'Games.'