Sport and Sporting

1904 Spalding BOXING Official Guide Sports Punching Bag Pugilism Training Rules

Spalding 'Official Guides' are some of the most popular early 20th-century baseball memorabilia on the market. Spalding published a yearly baseball guide that included team photos, portraits and action shots of individual ball players, player statistics, a history of the game, and extensive sections on rules and gameplay.

This 1904 "How to Punch the Bag" guide includes information on positioning, blocking, countering, feinting, jabs, hooks, crosses, uppercuts, diet, rules, breathing, and more with photographic illustrations throughout!
Item number: #14963
Price: $499
CORBETT, Young
How to punch the bag. Spalding's Athletic library Group XIV. No. 191
New York: American Sports Pub. Co., 1904.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages
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[18], 90, [20]
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Illustrated throughout
· Language: English
· Binding: Softcover; tight & secure
· Size: ~6.5in X 5in (17cm x 12.5cm)
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Formula 1, the worlds most popular motor sport, from a totally new perspective ... Hidden in workshops around the world lie forgotten and abandoned machines unfulfilled. These purpose built cars have never started a race, never felt the excitement of a grand prix. Yet they define an era of Formula One, changing the landscape. Unraced tell the stories of nine grand prix cars that never started. An exciting and fresh look at F1 from the Author of Autodrome. The Unraced are largely forgotten or overlooked but the stories they have to tell reveal more about the sport than any championship winner, and or the first time these stories are told in a refreshing style, backed up with 150 photos, many never published before. The book covers Honda… Read More

Privately Printed, 1990. Softcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Legendary archer, bow hunter and bowyer Cliff Coe's memoirs, 44 Years Behind the Bow. Coe crafted some of the finest bows made in the past century, many still in use, and earned a reputation as one of archery's most celebrated masters, both in his workshop and in the field. "1st Edition" so stated on Dedication Page. Inscribed and signed by Coe in blue ink thus: "Nov-22-1991 | To Deward Boyd | Best Wishes | Cliff Coe." Includes two copies of a prospectus detailing the contents of the book, its price and address of the publisher, both signed in black ink thus: "Cliff." Signatures unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Densely illustrated with historic photos. Tight, otherwise unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Scarce. 264 pp. 10" x 7". Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

1889 HUNTING Shooting GUNS Sports & Game Hunt Dogs Falconry Illustrated 3v SET
'The Badminton Library' was perhaps the most important 19th-century encyclopedia published with the intent of providing the English public with reading on sports and leisure, skill improvement, and general knowledge of their favorite pastimes.
This lot from the 'Badminton Library' contains three books on hunting and shooting including "Coursing and Falconry" by Cox and Lascelles. These volumes feature fine illustrations depicting hunting scenes, hunting dogs, game birds and fowl, and even views of women shooting bows and arrows!
Item number: #23368
Price: $599
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The Badminton Library
London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1889-96.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes
o "Shooting" (1889) – [2], xiii, [1], 358
Lord Walsingham and Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey
o "Coursing and Falconry" (1892) – xiii, [1], 413, [3]
Harding Cox and Gerald Lascelles
o "Poetry of Sport" (1896) – xxxvi, 420
Hedley Peek
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1887 ROUGH RIDERS Provenance SHOOTING Pheasant Hunting Trapping Roosevelt
"Shooting: Field and Covert" is a 19th-century authoritative guide to British shooting sports, co-authored by Thomas de Grey, 6th Baron Walsingham, an English politician and naturalist, and Sir Ralph William Frankland Payne-Gallwey, an engineer and ballistics expert. The book aims to be an encyclopedic resource for both novices seeking instruction and seasoned practitioners looking to refine their skills in various forms of shooting, such as partridge, pheasant, and rabbit hunting. With contributions from the Hon. Gerald Lascelles and A.J. Stuart-Wortley, the text covers a wide range of topics, from the history of gun-making and the selection of firearms to the management of game, dog training, and addressing the challenges posed by poachers. It features over 100 engravings, including full-page plates and in-text woodcuts, by artists like Harper Pennington and G.E. Lodge. This work, part of The Badminton Library, represents a… Read More

Bert Nelson, Publisher, 1968. Hardcover. Very Good. Bound volume of 1968 Track and Field News. Complete year of 18 issues with covers. Includes the track and field holy grail: the first national media appearance in print of mid-distance running legend Steve Prefontaine, then a junior at Marshall High School, in an article titled "Junior Prefontaine 4:13.8" and appearing in the April 1968 issue. Prefontaine also makes several appearances in results articles. Notably, 1968 fell into the heart of the Golden Era of mid-distance running and included such high profile runners as Jim Ryun (then considered the greatest mid-distance runner in history), Kip Keino (gold medalist at the 1968 Olympics), Marty Liquori, Dave Wottle, Ron Clarke, Billy Mills, Frank Murphy, and Frank Shorter, all of whom make numerous appearances in photos and in print in these issues - and of course many others. Also of note are O. J. Simpson photographed passing a baton in a relay race and Bob Beamon, who won the Mexico… Read More

G. Bell and Sons. Ltd. London. 1936. Reprint of title originally published in 1924. 8vo. (7.4 x 5 inches). Illustrated with 24 mono photographic plates. A bright and clean copy bound, by G. F. Laurence binders of london, in early half burgundy calf. Spine with five raised band. Compartments ruled in blind and lettered and decorated in gilt. Red cloth on boards. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Gilt stamped school coat of arms of Owen's School Islington to the front board. Prize label, dated 1939, on the front inner board. A very good, attractive copy.

1901 LONDON Sports 1ed Boulton Amusements Cock Fighting Gambling PROVENANCE

William Boulton's "Amusements of Old London" is a rare, early 20th-century survey of the bizarrities of London with a heavy emphasis on illegal blood sports. Boulton describes deadly bear fights, bull baiting events, cock pit arenas, gambling rings, and much more. Note the full-page color engravings depicting these curious sports.

Item number: #23742
Price: $750

BOULTON, William

The amusements of old London : being a survey of the sports and pastimes, …

London: John C. Nimmo, 1901. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o Vol. I – xv, [1], 272
o Vol. II – xi, [1], 263, [1]
o 12 hand-colored engravings throughout
· Provenance: Handwritten – The Court of Governors of the Administrative Staff College, 1959
o The Administrative Staff College was set up in 1945 at Henley-on-Thames as the civilian equivalent of the military staff colleges. It offered short courses in… Read More

1760 Complete Sportsman 1ed Fairfax Hunting Fishing Equestrian Husbandry SPORTS

'The Complete Sportsman' is an 18th-century English hunting manual by Thomas Fairfax. First published in 1760 (Westwood & Satchell), this book provides a wealth of knowledge on hunting fox and deer, shooting, fishing, bowling, horse-racing and training, dog-breeding, and much more!

Item number: #24631
Price: $599

FAIRFAX, Thomas

The complete sportsman, or, Country gentleman's recreation : containing the whole arts of breeding and managing game cocks, with the best methods of fighting them. Of rearing and backing colts ... Of shooting, and of shooting flying…

London: Printed for J. Cooke, [1760]. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o vi, 7-240
o Includes engraved frontispiece
· References: Westwood & Satchell, p. 90; ESTC N 44488
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~7.25in X 4.25in (18cm x 11cm)

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SIGNED BY SIMONE on a special autograph page added by the publisher so authenticity is guaranteed. A true 1st printing in brand new gift worthy condition. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; Bk 1, signed by author.

Croul Family Foundation, 2001. Hardcover. Like New. 9x6x1. Gary Lynch, and Malcolm Gault-Williams's massive, stunning tribute to surfing super-legend Tom Blake. First edition, limited to 2700 copies, of which this is copy #2275. From noted Surfing historian and sociologist Dr. Kristin Lawler: "Tom Blake is a legendary figure; he's considered the founder of California surf culture. He personally innovated most of what's associated with surfers to this day: he was the first to experiment with making better surfboards, revolutionizing board design in the process with lightweight materials and the fin; he was the first to build a waterproof camera housing and inaugurated the tradition of surfers documenting themselves and their friends; and he was the first among countless surfers to come to write a book on the history and pleasures of surfing. In addition, his personal style became the prototypical beachcomber look, still in effect today." Much biographical content here with… Read More

1821 Life in LONDON Pierce Egan Boxing Illustrated by Cruikshank Tom & Jerry 2v

Known primarily for his extensive account of boxing, Pierce Egan was a well-known and popular British sportswriter. His popularity as an author spurred him to create a recurring monthly journal entitled "Life in London" in which he employed George Cruikshank to illustrate each edition. It is filled with stories, articles, and accounts of various topics including boxing, parties, and adventure stories while using his own characters Tom & Jerry which inspired the 'Tom & Jerry' cartoon characters.

Item number: #24555
Price: $750

EGAN, Pierce

Real life in London, or, The rambles and adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq. : and his cousin the Hon. Tom. Dashall, &c., through the metropolis

London: printed for Jones & Co., 1821. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Textually complete
o Vol. I – x, 3-656
o Vol. II – [2], ix, [1], 3-668
o 18 color plates including frontispieces and title pages
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Very good. Brown cloth binding with title on the spine and front board.

1801 HUNTING & FISHING 1ed Rural Sports Illustrated Horses DOGS Falconry 3v SET
William Daniel's "Rural Sports" is an early 19th-century history of outdoor sports and activities in England. Sports and games such as hunting and fishing have long been a staple pastime all over the world, and naturally countless books have been written and published on the matter. However, Daniel's 'Rural Sports' is one of the best much in part to the exquisite, full-page engravings throughout! As expected of such a work, this book contains descriptions of fishing and fishing tackle, horse riding, game hunting, falconry, hunting dogs, and much more!
Item number: #24923
Price: $795
DANIEL, William Barker
Rural Sports
London: Bunny & Gold, [1801-13]. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 tomes
o Vol. I – [10], 383, [5]
o Vol. II – [4], 520, [4]
o 'Supplement' – [16], 507, [25]
o Illustrated throughout – 70 engraved plates
· Provenance: Handwritten
o [Richd. Vawdrey], 1830
o [B. U.… Read More

1910 Book of FOOTBALL 1st ed by Walter Camp SPORTS Rules & Strategy Athletics

Walter Camp was a 19th-century American football player who is best-known for his contributions and innovations to football. Camp helped establish the line of scrimmage as well as the four-down system. He wrote numerous books and essays on football including his famed 'The Book of Football'. This book covers the rules of the game as well as descriptions of positions and gameplay.

Item number: #24593
Price: $499

CAMP, Walter

The book of foot-ball

New York : The Century Co., 1910. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [2], xx, 363, [1]
o Illustrated throughout
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; secure
o Yellow cloth
· Size: ~8.5in X 6in (21.5cm x 15cm)

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