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1866 Jerks in From Short-LegLondon: 1866A scarce copy of this illustrated humorous work on cricket, from English cricketer Robert Allan Fitzgerald.
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1904 Great Golfers: Their Methods at a GlanceLondon: 1904A smart second impression of this insightful study of great golfers, with illustrations throughout.
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1862-63 Frederick Lillywhite's Cricket Scores and Biographies of Celebrated CricketersLondon: 1862-63Frederick Lillywhite's important reference work on cricket, an extensive record of scores of the sport alongside biographies.
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1907 The History of Kent County CricketLondon: 1907A smart first edition of this illustrated history of Kent County Cricket, with contributions from captains of the team.
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1858 An Encyclopaedia of Rural SportsLondon: 1858A scarce, new edition of Delabere Blaine's encyclopaedia of rural sports, including fishing, shooting and racing.
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1908-35 British Sports and SportsmenLondon: 1908-35A library limited edition set of the important sporting series 'British Sports and Sportsmen', comprising of eleven illustrated works on a wide variety of sports.
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1905 4vol The Encyclopaedia of SportLondon: 1905A complete four volume set of the encyclopaedia of sport, with illustrations throughout.
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2005-2006 2vols Wisden Cricketers' Almanack: 2005 and 2006London: 2005-2006Fine first edition copies of the 2005 and 2006 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.
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1959-1994 5vol Wisden Cricketer's Almanack for 1959, 1980, 1981, 1984, & 1994London: 1959-1994Five volumes of the Wisden Cricketer's Almanack with special features in each volume.
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1912 The Art of GolfLondon: 1912An illustrated guide to golfing, with a chapter on the evolution of the bunker.
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1956 A Brechin Eleven and A Printer's DozenBrechin: 1956The scarce first edition of this book concerned with cricket by David Gourlay.
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1885 Sports Recollections of Hunting, Shooting, Steeplechasing, Racing, Cricketing, &c.London: 1885A scarce third edition of this exciting work of sporting tales and illustrations.
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Signed1951 Arthur Wellard Testimonial 1951 Souvenir BrochureLondon: 1951A very scarce souvenir brochure for 1951 Testimonial for Arthur Wellard, signed by the beloved cricketer to the front of the paper wraps.
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1832 Pierce Egan's Book of Sports, and Mirror of LifeGlasgow: 1832Twenty Five issues of Pierce Egan's Book of Sports bound into one volume. Scarce in its original illustrated hardback boards
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1951 Devon Tour Cricket Club 1907-1950Nottingham: 1951The very scarce first edition documenting the tour of the Frogs' Cricket Club in the original dust wrapper.
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1953 Twelve Under Fours: An Informal History of The Selangor Golf ClubKuala Lumpur: 1953An illustrated history of the Selangor Golf Club in celebration of its Diamond Jubilee.
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1929 Some Friendly FairwaysNot Stated: [1929]An illustrated book dedicated to Britain's finest golf courses by E. P. Leigh-Bennett.
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1919 The Swing in Golf and How to Learn ItLondon : 1919A bright first edition copy of this masterclass in the golf swing.
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1902 Cricket of To-Day and YesterdayLondon: 1902An interesting early 20th century illustrated work on the popular sport of cricket, a presentation copy signed and inscribed by cricketer Sir H. F. G. Leveson Gower.
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1901 The Nineteenth Hole: Being Tales of the Fair GreenNew York and London: 1901A bright first edition of this collection of golfing short stories by Van Tassel Sutphen.
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1938 A Natural Golfer: Hand Action in GamesLondon: 1938The first edition of this lovely early twentieth century book on golfing technique with illustrations.
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1832 Pierce Egan's Book of Sports, and Mirror of LifeLondon: 1832A first edition of Pierce Egan's book of sports.
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1926 The Heart of a GoofLondon: 1926The first edition, second printing of P. G. Wodehouse's second golfing book.
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c1924 The Clicking of CuthbertLondon: c1924An early printing of this collection of short stories by P. G. Wodehouse.
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1922 The Clicking of CuthbertLondon: 1922An early printing of this collection of short stories by P. G. Wodehouse.
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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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2004 Sussex Cricket in the Eighteenth CenturySussex: 2004A fine first edition work on the development of cricket in Sussex in the eighteenth century, an important work on the subject, complete with plates.
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1968 Pageantry of SportLondon: 1968First edition of this large paper volume concerning the history of a vast array of sports, featuring numerous charming illustrations.
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1986 The Brigadier's CollectionLondon: 1986A humorous and entertaining first edition work containing numerous tales of Peter Tinniswood's erstwhile cricketer, 'Brigadier'.
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1925 The Story of British Sporting PrintsLondon: 1925Illustrated throughout, this first edition work contains an extensive account of the history of sports engravings in England.
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1888 Annals of the Teignbridge Cricket ClubNot Stated: 1888A fascinating history of the now defunct Teignbridge Cricket Club from the years 1823 until 1883.
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1910 Golf for BeginnersNew York : 1910The first edition of Marshall Whitlatch's handy and informative golfing guide for beginners.
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1907 Laws of CricketLondon: 1907A superior copy of this very scarce collection of humorous illustrations depicting scenes of cricket, by cartoonist Charles Crombie.
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1922 The Most Excellent Historie of MacHamlet Hys HandycapLondon: 1922A brilliant parody merging the subject of golf with the writings of Shakespeare, with fantastic illustrations.