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British Sports And Sportsmen, Yachting And Rowing

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British Sports & Sportsmen Book, Yachting And Rowing. A rare, first edition, single encyclopaedia of sports book from the series "British Sports and Sportsmen" titled Yachting And Rowing. The original set would have included sixteen books all on a wide variety of British sports, their history and personalities of the time. The book with original bevelled hard bound morocco leather covering with gilt lettering and tooling, the spine with five raised bands and title. The front of the book "British Sports and Sportsmen" with crest and motto 'MY ARM I BARE', red marbled papers front and back with informative text and numerous photogravure prints and photographic illustrations, pages with gilt edging. Limited edition of 1000 copies, of which this numbered 192. We do have other British Sports & Sportsmen books available so please do enquire or check the website. There are a couple of images of the other books grouped together. The original 16 volumes of British Sports & Sportsmen books (two are 2 volumes) are:- a) Big Game Hunting and Angling b) Athletics, Tennis, Rackets c) Cricket and Football d) The Story of Shipping e) Past Sportsmen Part I and II f) Hunting g) Commerce and Industry h) Modern Commerce, Motoring, Aviation i) Golf, Athletics, Winter Sports j) Breeding and Agriculture k) Polo and Coaching l) Racing and Coursing Part I and II m) Shooting and Deer Stalking n) Yachting and Rowing Dimensions: Height 39 cm / 15 1⁄2" Width 29.5 cm / 11 " Depth 6 cm / 2 " Weight 5 kg
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1916
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some external rubbing & wear but a good sound copy. Internal images in great condition and as far as we can ascertain all pages are there.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 306491stDibs: LU975744555852

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