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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 Rowland Ward's Records of Big GameLondon: 1928A signed, early issue of Rowland Ward's important periodical 'Records of Big Game', and one of the last to contain African and Asiatic game. This volume was issued at the peak of hunting before the Second World War and the collapse of colonialism. -
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1935 Rowland Ward's Records of Big Game African and Asiatic SectionsLondon: 1935An early volume from Rowland Ward's important 'Records of Big Game' series. This copy is signed by the editor J.B Burlace. -
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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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1977 Morris Cars 1913-1930Surrey: 1978A very scarce signed limited edition copy of this detailed work on the history of the Morris car, illustrated throughout with monochrome illustrations. -
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1823 A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of the Art of FencingLondon: 1823A scarce, first edition copy of fencing master George Roland's treatise on fencing. Signed by Roland to the front endpaper. -
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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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1905 The Compleat Angler, or, the Contemplative Man's RecreationLondon: 1905A beautifully bound limited edition of Izaak Walton's influential work 'The Compleat Angler', here published by the short-lived Caradoc Press. Signed by the publisher and artist, Harry George Webb, to the frontispiece. -
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1992 The Grapes of RalphLondon: 1992The first edition of Ralph Steadman's history of wine, illustrated in colour throughout. Signed and inscribed by the author, with a doodle by Steadman. -
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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. -
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1864 The Story Of The Guns Sir J. Emerson Tennent First Edition Illus SignedLondon: 1864The first edition of this detailed work regarding shooting, signed by the author to the half title. -
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1892 2vol Letters to Young Shooters Payne-Gallwey First Series Second Series Illustrated ScarceLondon: 1892The first two volumes of this fascinating guide on shooting for young sportsmen, by the renowned engineer, historian, ballistics expert, and artist Ralph Payne-Gallwey. -
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1923 Amid the High Hills Sir Hugh Fraser Signed First Edition Illustrated SportLondon: 1923A signed, first edition copy of this beautifully illustrated natural history work by Hugh Fraser. -
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1971 Jennifer Lang An Assemblage of 19th Century Horses and Carriages Signed 1stFarnham: 1971A signed limited first edition of this beautiful book on historic horses and carriages. -
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1934 Sir Harry Kottingham Newton Your Books, My Son Signed Limited First EditionOxford: 1934A uncommon limited first edition of this collection of letters by Sir Harry Kottingham Newton. -
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1924 Old English Pottery Astbury Figures Limited Edition First Edition SignedLondon: 1924A catalogue of 'Astbury Figures', collated and published by the Cyril Andrade auction house. -
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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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1991 Characters and Kings Mid-Surrey Golf Club Limited Peter Ryde SIGNEDLondon : 1991A signed and attractive copy of this golfing history, commemorating the Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club in Richmond. -
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2006 Making Cars at Crewe by Peter Ollerhead Signed by the AuthorStroud : 2006A history book about Making Cars at Crewe. -
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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.'