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Sports & Pastimes
From sporting heroes of yesteryear to playing patience. It is all here. How to enjoy yourself without an internet connection.
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1927 The Picturesque: Studies in a Point of ViewLondon: 1927A first edition copy of this comprehensive study of the Picturesque, an influential work on English garden history. -
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1952 Movable FeastsLondon: 1952A signed presentation copy of Arnold Palmer's interesting historical survey of Britain's eating habits. -
1893 L'Homme de Cheval Soldat ou VeneurParis: 1893A scarce edition of this detailed work on horse-riding, in the original French language. -
1965-1979 2 vols Action Cookbook and Basic French CookingLondon : 1965-1979Two first edition volumes of these cookery books by author Len Deighton. -
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1955-1957 2vols Dog Training My Way and Barbara Woodhouse's Book of DogsLondon: 1955-1957Two signed first edition volumes concerning training and caring for dogs, by the well-loved television personality Barbara Woodhouse. -
1959 The Book of Show DogsLondon: 1959A first edition copy of this comprehensive reference guide to showing dogs of many different breeds, by the beloved Barbara Woodhouse. -
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. -
1885 Les Hommes-PhenomenesParis: [1885]An illustrated study of phenomenal men by Guyot-Daubes in the original French. -
1928 Trout Fishing for BeginnersTiverton: 1908A new and revised edition of the Rev A Hughes's guide to trout fishing for beginners. -
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. -
1932 Side-Lines, Side-Lights & ReflectionsLondon: [1932]Comprehensive fishing work by celebrated fly fisherman G E M Skues. -
1938 Country Fair the Country Life Annual for 1938London: 1938The first edition of this beautifully illustrated annual from Country Life. -
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. -
1950 Confessions of a Carp FisherLondon: 1950The first edition of Denys J Watkins-Pitchford's celebrated book on carp fishing. -
1773 An Heroic Epistle to Sir William ChambersLondon: 1773A fourth edition of this uncommon poem in which William Mason satirises contemporary gardening styles. -
1919 New Magical ConceptionsLos Angeles : 1919A very scarce guide to magic tricks by Louis F Christianer. -
1936 The Buller System of Contract BridgeLondon: [1936]A very scarce handbook to the Buller system of contract bridge. -
1936 Sales Through DisplayNot stated : 1936A first edition copy of this illustrated guide to bakery window design. -
1910 Dominoes and SolitaireLondon: 1910An illustrated copy of this guide to the games of dominoes and solitaire. -
1936 River Management: The Making, Care & Development of Salmon and Trout RiversLondon: 1936An illustrated study on the development of salmon and trout rivers. -
1781 The True Theory and Practice of HusbandryLondon: 1781Cuthbert Clarke's very scarce late eighteenth century guide to animal husbandry, illustrated with five folding plates. -
2005-2006 2vols Wisden Cricketers' Almanack: 2005 and 2006London: 2005-2006Fine first edition copies of the 2005 and 2006 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. -
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. -
1860 Patience by PerseveranceLondon: 1860The scarce first edition of this booklet concerned with the card game of 'Patience.' -
1969 The Sports and Pastimes of the People of EnglandBath: 1969A scarce 1969 edition of Strutt's popular 1801 volume on the history of sport and past times in England, in lovely condition. -
1898 Kings of the Turf Memoirs and Anecdotes of Distinguished Owners, Backers, Trainers, and JockeysLondon : 1898A first edition copy of Kings of the Turf, with portraits. -
1888 The Laws and the Principles of WhistLondon: 1888An attractive copy of this Victorian guide to whist. -
1865 What To Do With the Cold Mutton: A Book of RéchauffésNew York: 1865The first edition of this household guide to economical cookery. -
1852 Practical Hints on Planting Ornamental TreesLondon: 1852A scarce edition of this comprehensive guide to planting ornamental trees. -
1912 The Art of GolfLondon: 1912An illustrated guide to golfing, with a chapter on the evolution of the bunker. -
c1868 English Country Life; A Valuable Work of Reference for The Gentleman, The Sportsman, The FarmerLondon: c1868This very scarce reference work on country pursuits is bound in full calf with a decorative spine. -
1904 Nature and Sport in BritainLondon : 1904A first edition of this early twentieth century volume on hunting in Britain. -
1919 The Highlands of Central IndiaLondon: 1919A richly illustrated work examining the landscape, wildlife and natural history of central India. -
1879 Sport in Many LandsLondon : 1879An early copy of Sport in Many Lands, with many in-text illustrations.