Sports

Fine.. 1881. Original Print. 6" x 8" (size of print) Original antiquarian print from 'Fore's Sporting Notes and Sketches', by R.M. Alexander, Finch Mason, and Cuthbert Bradley. A beautiful line drawing with white and beige colouring. Presented in a very smart cream coloured mount with a thin gilt band, with a backing board. Ready to frame and makes a lovely present. A Fine copy. . more information

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Hodder & Stoughton. Near Fine/Fine. 1983. First Edition. Hardback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall 0340332387 Profusely illustrated with colour and black-and-white photographs, as well as maps. 132pp including Epilogue; obituries for Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker; Diary of Events; Select Bibliography; and Index. In 1982, a small British team of 6 set out for Everest's last unclimbed ridge from Tibet without oxygen. They knew its dangers, but like their predecessors pried their way into that icy world of wind and snow. Whilst we shall never know the last tragic moments of the 1982 British Everest Expeditions's final assault, this book records the team's progress to the once Forbidden City of Lhasa, across Tibet and to the unknown North East Ridge. It is the personal story of Bonington, the leader, and Clarke the expedition doctor; redolent in climbing history, it tells of a close-knit team who lost cherished friends. Honest and sometimes stark in its imagery, it lends a glimpse, through the eyes of the team's survivors, of the enigma of why anyone should leave home for the Goddess Mother of the World. End paper maps. Dust-jacket has the slightest evidence of yellowing to spine and is in loose protective cover. Small black ink mark to top page edges which shows slightly at the top of a few pages when open. Overall a nice copy in Near Fine condition in a Fine dust-jacket. . more information

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London: Hodder & Stoughton. Very Good+/Very Good+. 1982. First Edition. Hardback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall 0340265140 Profusely illustrated with stunning and evocative photographs in colour and black-and-white, and maps. Foreword by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh; Introduction by Michael Ward. 224pp including Bibliography and Index. In the 1980s the Chinese Mountaineering Association started to open some of the peaks in its great mountaineering treasury to foreigners. The British Mount Kongur expedition was the first to be allowed into China, its choice a 7,719 metre peak in Southern Xinjiang province. Its purpose was twofold - to combine a 4-man alphine-style ascent of one of the world's highest unclimbed peaks with the research of a 4-man scientific team, under the direction of the expedition leader, Michael Ward. Black cloth boards with very slight loss of colour to some edges and corners, otherwise contents nice and clean. Dust-jacket spine is very slightly faded, a couple of corners have minor rubbing repaired with archival tape; jacket is in loose protective cover. A Very Good+ copy in a clean and Very Good+ dust-jacket. . more information

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Ramsbury: Crowood Press. Fine/Near Fine. 1997. Reprint. Hardback. Profusely illustrated with photographs and explanatory line drawings. In this clearly written book, gridwork is demystified and explained in a way that will enable anyone to develop a safe and effective training programme. There is practical instruction and advice on preparatory work, choosing equipment, building fences, calculating distances, and developing gridwork exercises; there is also an invaluable trouble-shooting chapter, which aims to identify the causes of any problems and suggest remedies. It is the most up-to-date and comprehensive work on the subject of gridwork yet published. Dust-jacket has one tiny area of rubbing and a closed tear repaired with archival tape; jacket is in loose protective cover. Otherwise a Fine copy in a Near Fine dust-jacket. . more information

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London: Pelham Books. Very Good/Very Good. 1979. First Edition Thus. Hardback. 0720711657 One of the Pelham Horsemaster Series. This is a comprehensive guide for everyone connected with or interested in stud work. It is especially written for the beginner but contains information which will be of great value to the expert. Dust-jacket has minor bumping to top of rear panel, and small stain to inside at top of spine; jacket is in loose protective cover. A Very Good copy in a Very Good dust-jacket. . more information

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London: Barrie & Jenkins. Near Fine/Very Good. 1976. First Edition. Hardback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall 0214200914 Well illustrated in colour and black-and-white. 272pp including Index. This handsomely illustrated and authoritative history and guide contains information on every aspect of the Olympic Movement, and the history and development of each sport at present in the program. Includes accounts by Sir Stanley Rous, Doug Gardner, Neil Allen, Richard Burnell, Jacques Caryotakis and John Goodbody. Other features include: The Winter Olympic Games, the ancient Games in Greece, and a 'Who's Who' of Olympic personalities. Dust-jacket has some rubbing, closed tears and a small section missing from top of spine - all repaired with archival quality tape; jacket is in loose protective cover. A Near Fine copy in a Very Good dust-jacket. . more information

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London: Stanley Paul. Very Good+/Very Good. 1991. First Edition. Hardback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall 0091745683 Very well illustrated in colour, plus endpaper diagrams. 160pp including Glossary and Index. This exciting new visual guide reveals, to accomplished yachtsman and newcomer alike, exactly how and why a boat reacts to wind and water, and explains how this knowledge can be turned to advantage by the crew. With the help of experienced yachtsmen and superb photographs, the reader can visualise the excitement and speed of sailing while learning mastery of the necessary skills. Dinghy sailing techniques are demonstrated using a 470, cruiser sailing using a J24, and sailboarding is also covered. Dust-jacket has some rubbing and minor chipping to corners; jacket is in loose protective cover. A clean and Very Good+ copy in a nice, Very Good dust-jacket. . more information

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