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The Encyclopedia of Sport. 2 Volumes.
The Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, Hedley Peek and F. G. Aflalo, Ed.:
London: 1897, 1898, Lawrence and Bullen.
First Edition. x, 632, v, 655 pp. HC. 4to.
Illustrations: Illustrations.
[Sports - Encyclopedias - Reference]
[Sports]
Two heavy tomes, gilt edged, vol. 1 in light green, vol. 2 red/brown buckram, front and spine gilt decorated with light soiling, all edges gilt. Illustrated throughout with b&w ill. and 40 full page size engravings. General index and index of authors..Incl. anything relating to outdoor activities, varied hunting, butterfly collecting, classical and historical sports, incl. jousting, falconry, cricket, etc. Heavy volumes, additional postage required.
Very good and generally clean and firm copy, with all tissue guards for engravings. Back end paper of vol. 2 split, not affecting firm binding.
ID: 80140