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1931 The Compleat Angler, or, the Contemplative Man's RecreationLondon: 1931The first Rackham illustrated edition of one of the most popular sporting works ever published, Izaak Walton's fishing treatise.
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1895-1899 9vol The Badminton Magazine of Sports and PastimesLondon: 1895-1899A smart nine volume set of illustrated articles from the Badminton Magazine of Sports and Pastimes from 1895 to 1899.
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1876 The Sports and Pastimes of the People of EnglandLondon: 1876A smart edition of this charming work on the pastimes of the English people from the 1800s, with illustrations throughout.
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1875 A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy CanoeLondon: 1875A smart copy of the ninth edition of John MacGregor's travelogue, in a full calf prize binding from the Albert Memorial College.
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1973 Price list & Guide of Fly-Tying Materials Etc. Series 50/1973Thornton Heath: 1973A scarce guide to fly-tying materials with a price list from Veniard.
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1885 Les Hommes-PhenomenesParis: [1885]An illustrated study of phenomenal men by Guyot-Daubes in the original French.
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1928 Trout Fishing for BeginnersTiverton: 1908A new and revised edition of the Rev A Hughes's guide to trout fishing for beginners.
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1896 A Modern Treatise on Practical Coarse Fish AnglingNottingham: 1896A very scarce first edition of this illustrated handbook to coarse fish angling by Henry Coxon.
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1932 Side-Lines, Side-Lights & ReflectionsLondon: [1932]Comprehensive fishing work by celebrated fly fisherman G E M Skues.
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1947 Coastal CraftLondon: 1947A beautifully illustrated work in which the eccentric adventurer Maurice Wilson describes the construction of various sea vessels.
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1898 Days and Nights of Salmon FishingLondon: 1898Trade edition of William Scrope's illustrated book on salmon fishing.
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1950 Confessions of a Carp FisherLondon: 1950The first edition of Denys J Watkins-Pitchford's celebrated book on carp fishing.
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1936 River Management: The Making, Care & Development of Salmon and Trout RiversLondon: 1936An illustrated study on the development of salmon and trout rivers.
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1904 Nature and Sport in BritainLondon : 1904A first edition of this early twentieth century volume on hunting in Britain.
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1919 The Highlands of Central IndiaLondon: 1919A richly illustrated work examining the landscape, wildlife and natural history of central India.
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1896 First Lessons in the Art of WildfowlingLondon : 1896A first edition copy of First Lessons in the Art of Wildfowling, with illustrations.
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1908 Big Game Shooting on the EquatorLondon : 1908A first edition copy of Big Game Shooting on the Equator, with illustrations.
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1883 Sport with Gun and Rod in American Woods and WatersLondon: 1883A first edition of this illustrated volume work on large game hunting and fishing in North America.
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1919 Wild Sports & Natural History of The HighlandsLondon: 1919A smart illustrated copy of this detailed study of wild sports of the Highlands, with many illustrations.
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1910 The Life of a FoxhoundLondon: 1910A beautifully illustrated edition of this work detailing the life of a foxhound.
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1911 With Ski in Norway & LaplandLondon: 1911A smart first edition of this illustrated account of the author's experiences skiing in Norway and Lapland.
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1928 Sport & Wild Life in the DeccanLondon: 1928A smart first edition of this illustrated study of big-game hunting and wild animals in India.
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1936 The Tiger HuntersLondon: 1936The scarce first edition of this work on tiger hunting and tiger hunters in India with illustrations.
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1933 The Book of the TigerLondon: 1933The uncommon first edition of this study of tigers, travel, and hunting by R. G. Burton.
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1906 The Gun Trade Hand BookBirmingham: 1906A scarce edition of this official hand book from the Birmingham & Provincial Gunmakers' Association.
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1904 The Gun: Afield and AfloatLondon: 1904A very smart first edition of this illustrated guide to gun use for sport.
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1857 Sports and Adventures in the Highlands and Islands of ScotlandLondon: 1857A scarce new edition of this illustrated account of fly fishing in Scotland.
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1892 Sporting Sketches in South AmericaLondon: 1892A first edition of Admiral William Kennedy's account of sport and hunting in South America. With a folding map.
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1912 HockeyLondon: 1912The scarce first edition of this illustrated work on Hockey from the National Library of Sports and Pastimes.
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1904 Partridge DrivingLondon: 1904The second printing of Charles E A Alington's discussion on shooting partridges, with folding plates.
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1890-1896 Letters to Young ShootersLondon: 1890-1896The first edition of the first, second, and third series completing Payne-Gallwey's advice and guidance to young shooters.
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1889 The Complete Angler or The Contemplative Man's RecreationLondon: 1889A late nineteenth century edition of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton's influential work on fishing, bound with A Treatise on Flies and Fly-Hooks.
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1937 A Sportsman's BagLondon: 1937The first edition of this uncommon large paper volume dedicated to British sports and sportsmen by Lionel Edwards.
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1899 Fly FishingLondon: 1899A very smart first edition second impression of this illustrated guide to fly fishing.
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1954 The White Foxes of GorfenletchLondon: 1954The first edition of this book on sport and country life by Henry Tegner, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper.