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1945 The Authentic Arabian Horse and His DescendantsLondon: 1945A first edition copy of this comprehensive work on the horses of Arabia by Lady Wentworth, a greatly influential Arabian horse breeder
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Signed1999 Sporting Wildfowl of the British Isles: Studies in Words and PicturesHolt, Norfolk: 1999A sumptuous study of the wildfowl of the British Isles, one of only twelve review copies, sent to sporting and countryside author John Humphreys. Signed by the author and illustrator.
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1907 Sporting Days: A Book for Visitors and House PartiesLondon: 1907A printed and delightfully illustrated guest book and scrap book, with numerous mounted contemporary photographs of sporting days and equestrian activities.
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1899-1900 The Handley Cross SeriesLondon: 1899-1900The complete Handley Cross limited edition series of Robert Smith Surtees' works, illustrated by John Leech and Harlot K. Browne and in the original publisher's binding.
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1917 The General Stud Book, Containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, &c. &c.London: 1917The comprehensive account of horse breeding and racing for the year 1916.
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1927 Racing at Home & Abroad. British Steeplechasing. Racing, Steeplechasing, & BreedingLondon: 1927An impressive illustrated study on the history and popularity of steeplechasing in Britain, a limited edition of seven hundred copies.
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1897 The Queen's Hounds and Stag-Hunting RecollectionsLondon: 1897A smart first edition of this illustrated memoir of Victorian era stag-hunting.
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1938 Thoroughbred Racing Stock and its AncestorsLondon: 1938The first edition of Lady Wentworth's detailed history of thoroughbred racing blood, in the very scarce original dust wrapper.
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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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1954 The White Foxes of GorfenletchLondon: 1954The first edition of this work on hunting and country life by Henry Tegner, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1954 The White Foxes of GorfenletchLondon: 1954The first edition of this work on hunting and country life by Henry Tegner, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1862 Horses and Hounds, to which is added The Taming of Wild HorsesLondon: 1862A scarce, new edition of this informative work on the care of horses and dogs, with illustrations.
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1902 Notes on the Chase of the Wild Red DeerLondon: 1902An illustrated limited edition study on the hunting of red deer in Somerset and Devon, one of only two hundred and fifty edition de luxe.
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1889 The Badminton Library: DrivingLondon: 1889A very well presented first edition of this work presenting the art of driving horses, as part of The Badminton Library series.
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1876 Life with the Hamran Arabs: An Account of a Sporting Tour in the SoudanLondon: 1876The first edition of this very scarce autobiographical account of a sporting tour in Soudan in 1874, written by Arthur B. R. Myers.
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1900 William Cotton Oswell, Hunter and Explorer, The Story of His LifeLondon: 1900The complete scarce first edition biography of the hunter and traveller William Cotton Oswell, written by his son Edward Oswell and bound over two volumes with illustrations and maps.
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1954 Sportsmen in a LandscapeLondon: 1954A very smart copy of this limited edition work on sports artists, with colour plates.
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1926 Shires & ProvincesLondon : 1926The first edition of this beautifully illustrated work on fox hunting by 'Sabretache', with full colour plates by the painter Lionel Edwards.
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c1933 Shooting By Moor, Field, and ShoreLondon: c1933A smart copy of one of the volumes from the popular 'Lonsdale Library' series, looking into shooting, illustrated throughout.
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1894 Letters to Young ShootersLondon: 1894The second edition of this hunting guide by Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey, illustrated throughout by the author and with a blank table for the use of shooters to the rear.
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1929 The Hunting of The HareLondon: 1929A very scarce pocket-sized guide to hunting hares, with images of the hunt.
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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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1888 A Season in SutherlandLondon: 1888A smart first edition of this account of a sporting season in Sutherland from Edwards-Moss.
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1897 Ranch Life and the Hunting-TrailNew York: 1897The very scarce third edition of this early work by Theodore Roosevelt, describing his time working on a ranch.
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1888 Ranch Life and The Hunting-TrailLondon: [1888]The very scarce first UK edition of this notable work by former president Theodore Roosevelt.
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1900 Autumns in Argyleshire with Rod & GunLondon: 1900A smart first edition of this volume of hunting reminiscences, illustrated throughout.
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1905 Outdoor Pastimes of An American HunterLondon: 1905The first UK edition of this work regarding the hunting exploits of former US president, Theodore Roosevelt.
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1808 An Academy for Grown Horsemen; Annals of HorsemanshipLondon: 1808A lovely example of Henry William Bunbury's humorous work satirising horsemen, entertainingly illustrated throughout with caricatures by the author.
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1897 Nights With An Old GunnerLondon : 1897A very scarce first edition on wildfowling and wild life written by Charles John Cornish.
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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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1915 Thirty-Five Years in the New ForestLondon: 1915A very scarce first edition copy of Gerald Lascelles important work on the New Forest.
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1891 H. R. H. The Duke of Clarence & Avondale in Southern IndiaLondon: 1891The very scarce first edition of this work regarding the Duke of Clarence's tour in Southern India, including a narrative of their time elephant catching in Mysore. Profusely illustrated throughout.
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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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1946 Two Centuries of FoxhuntingLondon: 1946A smart first edition of this history of foxhunting, with illustrations.
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1893 Wild Spain: Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History and ExplorationLondon: 1893A smart first edition of this highly illustrated work from Chapman and Buck.
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1905 4vol The Encyclopaedia of SportLondon: 1905A complete four volume set of the encyclopaedia of sport, with illustrations throughout.