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4to and smaller. 4to and smaller. An extensive collection of Derrydale Press ephemera and associational material (87 items): - Brown, Paul. Original drawing for title page vignette and front cover device for "Gentlemen Up." 1930. - Brown, Paul. Prospectus for 4-print set of American Polo Scenes. [1930]. - Catlin, Mrs. Randolph of Red Acres, Albemarle County, VA. The Derrydale Press. Notes from an informal talk before the Bibliographical society of the University of Virginia December 13, 1950. Charlottesville, VA: 1951. - Clark, Roland. Autograph letter signed. 1-page. Regarding the making of "Stray Shots." 1 September, 1931. - Clark, Roland. Two black and white negatives of duck prints: "Calm Weather," and "A Straggler," in envelope with manuscript notes by Connett. N.d. - Connett, Eugene. Indoor Bird Watchers Society membership card. N.d. - Connett, Eugene. Visiting card. N.d. - Derrydale Press catalog. Spring, 1941. - Derrydale Press moving announcement, noting the move of the press to 36 Park Ave. N.d. - Derrydale Press Price Guide. David P. Haveles. Brooklyn, CT: 1975. - Derrydale Press Price Guide. David P. Haveles. Brooklyn, CT: 1975. Xerox copy. - Derrydale Press Price Guide. Isaac Oelgart. Litchfield, CT: 1982. - Derrydale Press Price Guide. Isaac Oelgart. Litchfield, CT: 1984. - Derrydale Press Sporting Books and Prints catalogs, numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 1929-1935. (5 volumes) - Fine Sporting Books of the Derrydale Press. The most appreciated Gifts for Sportsmen. Advertisement. New York: n.d. [ca. 1938]. - Frost, A.B. Original black and white negative of duck hunter painting. With sepia photograph of another Frost Painting, "Start for the Blind." N.d. - Gee, Ernest R. Invitation to an exhibition of sporting books from Gee. N.d. - Group of 10 Christmas cards to Connett from friends, including: Roland Green, Albert Dixon Simmons, Wallace R. Macaskill, and Hope and Johnnis Hanes. [1937] - Herbert, Henry William. Typed copy of 1854 letter by Frank Forester to the Whig Press eulogizing his friend Tom Ward. With 1-page letter of transmittal to Eugene Connett from Harry Worcester Smith. - New Sporting Books of The Derrydale Press. Advertisement. Fall, 1939. - New Sporting Books of The Derrydale Press. Advertisement. Spring, 1938. - Original paste-up for the title for the Spring 1939 Derrydale Press brochure. With a copy of the brochure. - Pickering, Harold G. "Merry Xmas Mr. Williams." New York, 1956. Second printing, number 45 of 200 copies, signed by Pickering. With typed letter signed from "Pick" to Sparse. - Pickering, Harold G. Greeting Card: "With the Season's Greetings / From the Pen of H. G. Pickering. Contains prose poem, "Dusking." N.p., n.d. - Santini, Piro. Bust photograph of Santini in military uniform, inscribed to Eugene Connett. 1 February 1933. - Spiller, Burton. Typed Letter Signed to Jack Ragonese. One page, July 22, 1972. The Derrydale Press Inc. Publishers and Printers of Sporting Books and Prints original Derrydale folder, containing: -- New Sporting Books of The Derrydale Press. Advertisement. Spring, 1939. -- The Derrydale Press Offers a Superb Pair of Coloured Prints by Marguerite Kirmse. Prospectus. N.p., n.d. -- The Open Door, 4914 Maryland Avenue. Advertisement: "We take great pleasure in announcing our appointment as St. Louis Headquarters for the publications of The Derrydale Press. -- Gee, Ernest. Early American Sporting Books 1724-1844. Prospectus. 1928. -- Watson, Frederick. Hunting Pie. Prospectus. 1931. -- A selection of fine sporting books published by The Derrydale Press. Advertisement. N.p., n.d. -- Frost, A.B. October Woodcock Shooting. Prospectus. N.p., n.d. -- Vosburgh, Walter S. Famous Horses of the American Turf, volume 2. Prospectus. 1931. -- Upland Game Bird Shooting in America. Prospectus. 1930. -- Brown, Paul. Aintree. Prospectus. 1930. -- Gee, Ernest (editor). The Sportsman's Portfolio of American Field Sports. Prospectus. 1855. -- The perfect gift for any Sportsman or Sportswoman. Advertisement. N.p., n.d. -- New Sporting Books and Prints. The Hall Mark of Fine Sporting Books. The Derrydale Press. Advertisement. Spring, 1937. -- Established Price List of Derrydale Press, Inc. 2 copies. The second with typed list on verso. The Derrydale Press Inc. Publishers and Printers of Sporting Books and Prints original Derrydale folder, containing: -- Derrydale Press Books. Advertisement. Autumn, 1937. -- Derrydale Press Books. Advertisement. Autumn, 1938. The Derrydale Press Inc. Publishers and Printers of Sporting Books and Prints, original Derrydale folder, containing: -- Barber, Joel. Wild Fowl Decoys. Prospectus. N.p., n.d. -- Typed price list of over fifty Derrydale Press books. N.p., n.d. -- Connett, Eugene V. Feathered Game. Prospectus. 1929. With stamp, "From Ernest R. Gee Bookseller." -- Gifts for Sportsmen. A Selected Christmas Shopping List. Christmas, 1940. (2 copies) -- Santini, Piero. Riding Reflections. Prospectus. N.d. -- Burke, Dr. Edgar. Canada Geese. Prospectus. N.d. (2 copies) -- Grand, Gordon. The Silver Horn. Prospectus. Nd.d. -- The Sporting Books of Somerville and Ross. Hitchcock Edition. Prospectus. 1927. (2 copies) -- Brentano's. Derrydale Press List. 2-page typed price list. N.d. -- Frost, A.B. An Important Issue of American Sporting Art. Prospectus. N.d. -- Invitation. "The Committee of The Carolina Cup invites Mr. Eugene V. Connett to become a subscriber to the Twelfth Annual Running." -- Derrydale Sporting Prints. Catalogue Number 47. Advertisement. Frank J. Lowe sticker. -- Derrydale Sporting Prints. Catalogue Number 46. Advertisement. Frank J. Lowe sticker. -- Littauer, Captain V.S. Jumping the Horse. Prosepctus. 1931. -- King, Edward. The Aiken Drag. Prospectus. N.d. -- Page, Harry S. Between the Flags. Prospectus. 1929. -- King, Edward. American Shooting Scenes. "Quail." Prospectus. N.d. -- Lloyd, Anne. Antiques and Amber. Prospectus. 1928. -- Hunter, Anole. Let's Ride to Hounds. Prospectus. 1929. -- Forester, Frank. The Sporting Nov.

Deluxe edition, one of 35 on handmade paper, signed by White on dedication leaf. Illustrated by A.B. Frost, Oliver Kemp and Gordon Stevenson. 112, [2] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. One of 35 Copies, The Fearing-Peterson Copy. The deluxe edition is half an inch taller and wider than the trade. A rare book with splendid angling provenance. Siegel 19; Frazier W-7-D ("very rare"); Bruns W84; Not in Thacher Original light blue marbled boards, printed label on upper cover and gilt title on japan vellum spine, t.e.g., others uncut. Almost fine copy, with some toning to spine, bump at heel. Bookplates of Daniel B. Fearing, Newport, R.I., & Walter Rutherford Peterson. In custom blue morocco backed slipcase Illustrated by A.B. Frost, Oliver Kemp and Gordon Stevenson. 112, [2] pp. 1 vols. 8vo Deluxe edition, one of 35 on handmade paper, signed by White on dedication leaf.

Clark, Roland. First Edition, No. 39 of 50 Numbered Deluxe Copies signed by Clark on the half-title and frontispiece. Hand-colored etched frontispiece, 14 plates in black and white, and 5 plates in color by Roland Clark. 125 pp. 1 vols. Small 4to. With an original pen and ink drawing of duck. Siegel 118; Frazier C-6-D; Biscotti p.85 Original three quarter brown crushed morocco, gilt panelled spine with black leather lettering pieces, marbled sides and endpapers, t.e.g., others untrimmed, by James Macdonald. About Fine Hand-colored etched frontispiece, 14 plates in black and white, and 5 plates in color by Roland Clark. 125 pp. 1 vols. Small 4to First Edition, No. 39 of 50 Numbered Deluxe Copies signed by Clark on the half-title and frontispiece.

Burke, Edgar. Deluxe edition, Number 22 of 50 Copies Printed on Large Paper, signed by Burke and Connett. Printed at the Harbor Press. Paper by Worthy. Plates by the Beck Engraving Company. Hand-colored frontispiece, colored title-page vignette, and 10 colored illustrations of various birds by Edgar Burke. 1 vols. 4to. One of 50 copies, the Van Winkle Copy. Includes illustrations of the Quail-Bobwhite, Ruffed Grouse, Ring Necked Pheasant, American Woodcock, Wilson's Snipe, Canada Goose, Black Duck, Canvasback, Widgeon, and Mallard. Siegel 24; Frazer C-10-D; Biscotti, p. 91 Three-quarters maroon morocco gilt, unopened at top edge. Fine. Bookplate of William Van Winkle. Custom slipcase Hand-colored frontispiece, colored title-page vignette, and 10 colored illustrations of various birds by Edgar Burke. 1 vols. 4to Deluxe edition, Number 22 of 50 Copies Printed on Large Paper, signed by Burke and Connett. Printed at the Harbor Press. Paper by Worthy. Plates by the Beck Engraving Company.

Clark, Roland. First edition, no. 13 of 50 copies of the deluxe issue. With two original signed etchings with tissue-guards, title-page vignette, and 69 plates by Clark. 1 vols. Folio. DELUXE. Inscribed to John Griswold. Siegel 139; Frazier C-7-D Original publisher's deluxe binding of three quarter brown morocco gilt and marbled boards, t.e.g., marbled endpapers, by James MacDonald. Slightest trace of foxing to etchings. Fine copy in original numbered box. In a custom half brown morocco clamshell box With two original signed etchings with tissue-guards, title-page vignette, and 69 plates by Clark. 1 vols. Folio First edition, no. 13 of 50 copies of the deluxe issue.

Clark, Roland. First Edition, # 31 OF 50 COPIES, signed by Clark on the half-title and the frontispece of the deluxe edition. Original hand colored and signed etched frontispiece, plus 14 black and white plates and five color plates, by the author. 1 vols. 8vo. A superb book by the master, and one of a very small edition. Notes Frazier, "A very lovely and very much desired Deluxe Derrydale.". Siegel 118, Frazier C-6-D Original publisher's deluxe binding of 3/4 brown morocco over marbled paper, panelled spine gilt with emblematic devices, t.e.g., others uncut, by James MacDonald; a fine copy, front hinge with small crack. Bookplate. Laid into a quarter crimson morocco clamshell box and chemise Original hand colored and signed etched frontispiece, plus 14 black and white plates and five color plates, by the author. 1 vols. 8vo First Edition, # 31 OF 50 COPIES, signed by Clark on the half-title and the frontispece of the deluxe edition.

Burke, Edgar. Deluxe edition, Number 25 of 50 Copies Printed on Large Paper, signed by Burke and Connett. Printed at the Harbor Press. Paper by Worthy. Plates by the Beck Engraving Company. Hand-colored frontispiece, colored title-page vignette, and 10 colored illustrations of various birds by Edgar Burke. 1 vols. 4to. Includes illustrations of the Quail-Bobwhite, Ruffed Grouse, Ring Necked Pheasant, American Woodcock, Wilson's Snipe, Canada Goose, Black Duck, Canvasback, Widgeon, and Mallard. Siegel 24; Frazer C-10-D; Biscotti, p. 91 Three-quarter maroon morocco gilt, unopened at top edge. Some rubbing to extremities, some minor wear to the top of the joints. Very good plus Hand-colored frontispiece, colored title-page vignette, and 10 colored illustrations of various birds by Edgar Burke. 1 vols. 4to Deluxe edition, Number 25 of 50 Copies Printed on Large Paper, signed by Burke and Connett. Printed at the Harbor Press. Paper by Worthy. Plates by the Beck Engraving Company.

Ross, Gordon. Deluxe Edition. No. 7 of 50 copies printed on Van Gelder Paper, with signed frontispiece portrait. Hand colored frontispiece portrait of the author by Gordon Ross, in addition to numerous other illustrations in color and black and white. xviii, 272 pp. 1 vols. 4to. An outstanding work, "the first of the big, beautiful Derrydale Deluxes. It was a model for many of the ones that followed" (Frazier). Siegel 15; Frazier T-2-D; Biscotti p. 432; Biscotti, Six Centuries of Foxhunting, pp. 370-71 Original full red morocco, gilt decorations of stylized running hounds and foilage on upper and lower covers, title on upper cover and panelled spine, t.e.g. Bookplate. Preserved in red morocco-backed slipcase and chemise Hand colored frontispiece portrait of the author by Gordon Ross, in addition to numerous other illustrations in color and black and white. xviii, 272 pp. 1 vols. 4to Deluxe Edition. No. 7 of 50 copies printed on Van Gelder Paper, with signed frontispiece portrait.

Hand colored frontispiece portrait of the author b. First edition, no. 1 of 50 copies on Van Gelder paper, portrait signed by Ross in pencil and by Thomas in ink. The dedication copy. Hand colored frontispiece portrait of the author by Gordon Ross, in addition to numerous other illustrations in color and black and white. xviii, 272 pp. 1 vols. 4to. The Dedication Copy, Inscribed by the Author to His Son. An outstanding work, "the first of the big, beautiful Derrydale Deluxes. It was a model for many of the ones that followed" (Frazier). The DEDICATION COPY, boldly inscribed by Thomas to his son, Joseph B. Thomas IV, who was eleven years old at the time of the book's publication. The inscription echoes the sentiments of the three-page printed dedication: To My Son I hand this volume (I) with a stirrup cup, for life's ride, filled - as it were - with the nectar of Good Cheer and with the wish that La Donna di Buon Auguro may ever ride by his side - Joseph B. Thomas 15 December 1928. In a smaller hand, Thomas has added below: "My dear Boy: I hope you will commit to Memory the wise sayings of Villon and Gratian to be found respectively on pp. 116 & 225.". Siegel 15; Frazier T-2-D; Biscotti p. 432; Biscotti, Six Centuries of Foxhunting, pp. 370-71. Provenance: estate of Joseph B. Thomas IV, Winter Harbor, Maine Original full red morocco, gilt decorations of stylized running hounds and foliage on upper and lower covers, title on upper cover and panelled spine, t.e.g. Rubbed (small losses to spine ends). Red morocco-backed folding box Hand colored frontispiece portrait of the author by Gordon Ross, in addition to numerous other illustrations in color and black and white. xviii, 272 pp. 1 vols. 4to First edition, no. 1 of 50 copies on Van Gelder paper, portrait signed by Ross in pencil and by Thomas in ink. The dedication copy.

First edition, unnumbered copy of the deluxe issue, signed by the author (75 numbered large paper copies printed on Van Gelder Book paper). Color plate after Harrington Bird and hitherto unpublished work of Henry Alken, many black and white half-tones. 1 vols. Large 4to. Siegel 25; Frazier B-19-D; Podeschi 364 Later full blue morocco with emblematic gilt tooling Color plate after Harrington Bird and hitherto unpublished work of Henry Alken, many black and white half-tones. 1 vols. Large 4to First edition, unnumbered copy of the deluxe issue, signed by the author (75 numbered large paper copies printed on Van Gelder Book paper).

First edition. Paul Brown. First edition. With eight plates and numerous text drawings by Paul Brown. xiv, [i], 214, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo (9-1/2 x 6-3/8 inches). ONE OF SIX COPIES. Frazier's G-9-D, an unstated deluxe, entirely uncut and taller than the regularly published edition. The present copy conforms exactly to Frazier's own, which we have also examined. Signed on the half-title: "Gordon Grand" & "Paul Brown" Biscotti, Six Centuries of Foxhunting, p. 160; Siegel 90; Frazier G-9-D saying "obviously a beautiful Derrydale deluxe, but not stated in the limitation" and he believes it to be one of 6 copies based on a note in the Leidesdorf copy. This is the Peter Widener copy Bound in 3/4 brown morocco, with gilt stamped spine with 2 fox masks and 2 running foxes, uncut and partially unopened. Custom half morocco clamshell With eight plates and numerous text drawings by Paul Brown. xiv, [i], 214, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo (9-1/2 x 6-3/8 inches).

First edition, no. 12 of 100 copies. First edition, no. 12 of 100 copies. Illustrated with photographs. 47 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Presentation Copy. An engaging account of a marlin-fishing expedition out of Bimini and Cat Cay, privately printed for the author, and not offered for sale. Harkness records using bonefish for bait (pp. 9, 42-43), and seeing young tarpon, but being told by their guide that the tarpon would not rise to bait in that season (March). "An extremely rare Derrydale . a hard book to find." (Frazier). The author was a financier and philanthropist; his father co-founded the Wrigley and Harkness Company and was a major investor in the Standard Oil Company. William Hale Harkness graduated from Yale in 1922 and received a Harvard law degree in 1925. A member of numerous clubs and organizations, he was at one time vice president of the American Geographical Society and the Boys Club of New York. He was also author of Temples and Topees, published by The Derrydale Press in 1936 Presentation copy, inscribed by the author beneath the limitation statement, "To Ferg: Hoping when you go fishing it will be easier for you to catch a fish than it was for me to get ink out of this pen, Bill". Siegel 150; Frazier H-3-a; Heller 2:844 Original brown leatherette. Very good plus copy (joints slightly rubbed as usual). Inscribed by the author Illustrated with photographs. 47 pp. 1 vols. 8vo.

First Edition, ONE OF 55 LARGE-PAPER COPIES, signed by Barber, this being No. 22. 5 color plates, one of them handcolored, and 121 other illustrations. TOGETHER WITH BARBER'S ORIGINAL INK DRAWING FOR THE TITLE PAGE laid in. 1 vols. 4to. With Barber's Drawing for the Title Page. "One of the most important books published by Connett." -- Siegel This is the large paper edition of this work. The regular, trade, edition was published at the same time by Windward House, a sporting press started by Connett in 1933. Both editions used Barber's vignette on the the title page. From this drawing it appears that Connett liked the artist's Windward design and used in it the Derrydale edition: in the margin of the drawing Connett has pencilled "reduce 1/4 inch" and the drawing was photographically reduced to the smaller dimension for the large paper copies. A simplified version of the design was used on the Derrydale edition spine. One of the rarest and most desirable productions of the Derrydale Press, and, by virtue of the drawing, a unique copy. Siegel 85; Frazier B-5-a Original full red morocco gilt, t.e.g., others uncut; very slight chipping to top of spine, else a fine copy of a book seldom found approaching this condition. Half red morocco slipcase with Derrydale logo on spine and on upper cover leather label, with chemise 5 color plates, one of them handcolored, and 121 other illustrations. TOGETHER WITH BARBER'S ORIGINAL INK DRAWING FOR THE TITLE PAGE laid in. 1 vols. 4to First Edition, ONE OF 55 LARGE-PAPER COPIES, signed by Barber, this being No. 22.

First edition, 1/100 copies, this one inscribed by the author below the limitation statement. Tall 8vo. xiv, 47 pp. Illustrated with 14 plates from photographs. An engaging account of a marlin fishing expedition out of Bimini and Cat Cay in the Bahamas (featuring the use of bonefish as bait at one point), privately printed for the author and not for sale. Harkness was a financier and philanthropist; his father co-founded the Wrigley and Harkness Company and was a major investor in the Standard Oil Company. After graduating from Yale in 1922, Harkness attended Harvard Law School, receiving his law degree in 1925. A member of numerous clubs and organizations, he was at one time vice president of the American Geographical Society and the Boys Club of New York. In addition to this title, Harkness also wrote Temples and Topees, printed at The Derrydale Press in 1936. Bruns H-73. Siegel 150. Frazier H-3-a: "An extremely rare Derrydale, a hard book to find." Original gilt-stamped brown cloth, simulating leather (rubbed). Very good. (3017).

First edition, the De Luxe issue, 1/75 copies. Large 4to. xxv, (2), 249 pp. Illustrated from photographs, old prints, and plans, plates, five in color, illustrated endpapers; the frontispiece is an original etching, signed by Schaldach. Contributors include David Wagstaff, Col. H.P. Sheldon, Arthur B. Lapsey, Capt. Paul A. Curtis, W. Arnold Hanger, W. Averell Harriman, Clarence H. Mackay, Lawrence B. Smith, Erastus T. Tefft, Horace Lytle, Henry L. Ferguson, P.N.B. Galwey-Foley, William E. Baker, Jr., and the editor. Siegel 45: "Some of America's most knowledgeable sportsmen were contributing authors to this excellent and timeless work." A little rubbing to corners and joints, but a fine copy. Publisher's brown morocco, gilt, gilt ornaments and title on spine, boards richly gilt with a wide border, gilt sporting ornaments at the corners. (#4374).

DeLuxe Edition, one of 75 copies, with signed etching by Schaldach as frontispiece, this copy unnumbered and marked "Presentation Copy" in ink. Original etching by Schaldach and 64 plates (5 in color) by Lynn Bogue Hunt, Edmund Burke, Schaldach, A.B. Frost, et al. 1 vols. 4to. Siegel notes, "Some of America's most knowledgeable sportsmen were contributing authors to this excellent and timeless work" and Frazier states, "Certainly one of the handsomest of the great big beautiful Derrydales that Connett produced . one of the most ambitious projects that [he] attempted." One of the most highly sought-after of Derrydale titles. This publisher's presentation copy is in a three quarter chestnut morocco binding of the type produced for Connett by MacDonald, apparently an unrecorded variant binding; an earlier bookseller's card suggests that it one of five copies thus. Siegel 45; Frazier C-11-D; Biscotti p. 92 Three quarter chestnut morocco and cloth over boards, spine gilt with sporting vignettes and title, t.e.g., others uncut. Some minor rubbing, else a fine copy (largely unopened) Original etching by Schaldach and 64 plates (5 in color) by Lynn Bogue Hunt, Edmund Burke, Schaldach, A.B. Frost, et al. 1 vols. 4to DeLuxe Edition, one of 75 copies, with signed etching by Schaldach as frontispiece, this copy unnumbered and marked "Presentation Copy" in ink.

CONNETT, Eugene V. III (1891-1969). Upland Game Bird Shooting in America. New York: The Derrydale Press, 1930. 4to., (12 4/8 x 9 4/8 inches). Half-title, title-page printed in bisque and black. With an etched frontispiece signed by William J. Schaldach, 5 colour plates and illustrated throughout in black and white from paintings and photographs by numerous artists including Lynn Bogue Hunt, Edgar Burke, M.D., Schaldach, and Bert Cobb. Original publisher's deluxe binding or brown morocco, gilt by Stikeman, top edges gilt, others uncut (front cover detached). Limited edition, number 10 of 75 deluxe copies of a total edition of 925. From the Preface: "The lack of an American book on shooting covering driven game, the problems of private preserves, the spaniels and retrievers, in addition to the more widely understood shooting of our wild upland game birds, has lead the editor to plan this volume". With contributions by David Wagstaff, Col. H.P. Sheldon, Arthur B. lapsley, Capt. Paul A. Curtis, W. Arnold Hanger, W. Averell Harriman, Clarence H. Mackay, Lawrence B. Smith, Erastus T. Tefft, Horace Lytle, Henry L. Ferguson, P.N.B. Galway-Foley, William E. Baker, Jr. and Connett. The Derrydale Press was established in 1927 by Connett III. An important publisher of outdoor books for a North American audience, the Derrydale Press is known for producing iconic books on the outdoors as well as hunting, fishing, horse sports, hiking, and sporting art. At the time Connett founded the press, it was the only publisher exclusively devoted to outdoor materials in the world.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. SIGNED/LIMITED EDITION of 50 Deluxe copies SIGNED by the author and artist, A spectacular copy. The book is in excellent condition and appears UNREAD. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. There is NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A superb copy. Signed by Author(s).

First edition, No. 14 of 55 large paper copies, signed by the author. 5 color plates, one of them hand-colored, and 121 other illustrations. xix, [iii], 156 pp. 1 vols. 4to. "One of the most important books published by Connett." - Siegel Published in an edition of only 55 copies, this, in effect, was the Derrydale "De luxe" edition of Barber's book: the trade edition was published by Windward House. Siegel 85; Frazier B-5-a; Biscotti p. 24 Original red morocco gilt, t.e.g. Head of spine chipped and some minor loss at foot of spine. Custom red morocco backed folding box with cloth chemise 5 color plates, one of them hand-colored, and 121 other illustrations. xix, [iii], 156 pp. 1 vols. 4to First edition, No. 14 of 55 large paper copies, signed by the author.

Models for Connett's edition of 21 copies with hand colored plates. Comprising 35 [of 68] engraved plates, proofs after letters, after the original paintings by Stubbs, Herring, Hall, Sartorius, and others, colored by hand, most marked "Approved WW" in ink or pencil in margins, with occasional notes to the colorists. 1 vols. 7 x 10 inches. Colorists' Models for the rare colored issue of 'Cherished Portraits'. "This was Connett's first major work in fine book production. It was contracted through Ernest Gee, and Mr. Woodward spared no expense ." (Siegel, p. 52). The idea had come to Mr. Woodward, whose Belair Stables bred some of the greatest racehorses of the 1920s and 1930s, to do a book about the portraits he owned after listening to Mr. Vosburgh regale him with stories about them one Sunday afternoon. The portraits include Stubbs' 'Godolphin Arabian' and a vast stable of paintings by Herring Senior, racing scenes, and other works. "The twenty-one copy edition of Cherished Portraits of Thoroughbred Horses is one of the rarest works of its kind in America. . It was Connett's most amibitious project, and if produced today would easily cost several thousand dollars per copy" (Siegel, p. 174). Unique survival of the production process for one of the great American sporting books of the interwar years, and a testament to Woodward's close involvement with the book. For published book: Podeschi 373; Siegel 22; Frazier V-4-D; Decade p. 67. Provenance: Eugene V. Connett, 3d; Don Frazier Loose sheets. Custom red half morocco clamshell box Comprising 35 [of 68] engraved plates, proofs after letters, after the original paintings by Stubbs, Herring, Hall, Sartorius, and others, colored by hand, most marked "Approved WW" in ink or pencil in margins, with occasional notes to the colorists. 1 vols. 7 x 10 inches Models for Connett's edition of 21 copies with hand colored plates.

BROWN, Paul. Aintree, Grand Nationals - Past and Present. New York: The Derrydale Press, 1930. 4to., (12 4/8 x 9 4/8 inches). Half-title, title-page printed in red and black. ORIGINAL PEN AND INK DRAWING frontispiece signed by the artist Paul Brown lower right, illustrated throughout by Brown and from photographs. Original publisher's red morocco, gilt, top edges gilt (a bit scuffed at the extremities). Provenance: presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title to "Sheldon Prentice very sincerely Paul Brown". Limited edition, number 16 of 50 large paper copies of a total edition of 900 copies. From the Introduction: "What makes the Grand National at Aintree, England, the greatest steeplechase in the world and the Maryland Hunt Cup Race at Baltimore, Maryland, the greatest and most popular Hunter race in America, drawing, in the case of the former, people from practically all over the world? As the purse to the winner in the Grand National varies greatly, often amounting to little compared with other racing purses, and as there is no purse in the Maryland Hunt Cup Race, merely a trophy, it is self-evident that it is the spirit which originated these races and still permeates them with makes them what they are today. Because money along cannot supply the intangible something which has "made" both the Grand National and has given it its traditions and fame, and , also, the Maryland Hunt Cup - that something which for a better name we might call the Spirit of Sport personified". The Derrydale Press was established in 1927 by Connett III. An important publisher of outdoor books for a North American audience, the Derrydale Press is known for producing iconic books on the outdoors as well as hunting, fishing, horse sports, hiking, and sporting art. At the time Connett founded the press, it was the only publisher exclusively devoted to outdoor materials in the world.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No d/j. First American issue with "Eugene V. Connett the Derrydale Press New York City 127th East 24th Street" under the Manchester Sherrat and Hughes 1928" Nice tight copy in green cloth with gilt lettering for cover. Very scarce - 50 copies of this Derrydale item. Many illustrations some are chapter headings and chapter endings which are actually cards pasted in, 8 are full page illustrations. One on page 165 is a fold out map.

Condition: Fine bright coloring. 1 vols. Image size of the prints is approximately 10 x 8 inches with approx. one-inch margins. "Fathers of America Sport" - Derrydale Colorist's Models. An extremely handsome and decorative set of American sporting notables. The six portraits, each set in an appropriate background, are of: SAMUEL MORRIS, ESQ., Foxhunter, first president of the Gloucester Foxhunting Club, America's oldest; COL. WILLIAM RANSOM JOHNSON, "Napoleon of the Turf"; COL. GEORGE WASHINGTON, Foxhunter; COMMODORE JOHN COX STEVENS, Yachtsman, owner of the "America" and a founder of the New York Yacht Club; THADDEUS NORRIS, ESQ., Angler, author of The American Angler's Book, who did much to elevate and advance the art of fly fishing; HENRY WILLIAM HERBERT, ESQ., "Frank Forester", the father of American sporting literature. Boyer's watercolors for the series, done in larger size, were reduced to edition dimensions of approximately 10 x 8 inches. The proof prints here show some richness and nuances that the published edition, for all its beauty, does not. This set was one of the finest productions of The Derrydale Press Sporting Print Series. Ordeman notes that "it is rare that one finds a complete set today". A CHOICE SPECIMEN OF AMERICAN SPORTING ART. Ordeman, The Aquatints, Drypoints and Etchings of The Derrydale Press, p. 24-5, et seq 1 vols. Image size of the prints is approximately 10 x 8 inches with approx. one-inch margins.

Deluxe edition, No. 32 of 75 copies, with original signed etching by Schaldach. 64 plates (5 in color) by Hunt, Burke, Schaldach, Frost, et al. xxiv, [iii], 249 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Siegel notes, "Some of America's most knowledgeable sportsmen were contributing authors to this excellent and timeless work" and Frazier states, "Certainly one of the handsomest of the great big beautiful Derrydales that Connett produced . one of the most ambitious projects that [he] attempted". One of the most highly sought-after of Derrydale titles, and magnificent in this deluxe edition. Siegel 45; Frazier C-11-D; Biscotti p. 92 Original brown morocco, gilt with decorative running border on both covers featuring birds and dogs and enclosing title on upper cover, panelled spine gilt with game bird vignettes and title, t.e.g., by Stikeman, N.Y. Upper joint and small portion of headcap professionally conserved with highest quality invisible repair. Fine 64 plates (5 in color) by Hunt, Burke, Schaldach, Frost, et al. xxiv, [iii], 249 pp. 1 vols. 4to Deluxe edition, No. 32 of 75 copies, with original signed etching by Schaldach.

Full-Leather. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Beautiful First limited Edition 1/75 Copies in Black Leather Classic on the Horse.Gorgeous Copy.

First edition, from the large paper issue, 1/50 copies (this #9), this copy with a signed double-page pen-and-ink drawing by the author bound in. 4to. 191 pp. Illustrated from line drawings and photographs, plates, in-text vignettes, diagrams, facsimiles, etc.; title page printed in red and black. Several scuff marks on the boards, joints and corners a little rubbed, but an attractive copy with a signed double-page drawing featuring a spill at a jump. Publisher's scarlet morocco, boards framed by gilt rules with horseheads in the corners, spine with gilt rules enclosing sporting devices and title between raised bands, turn-ins with gilt riles and corners devices, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. (9777).

Edition of 200. Edition of 200. 4 aquatint engravings, hand colored. each 13-3/4 x 19-1/2, on a larger sheet. Fine suite of the A.B. Frost shooting scenes published by Connett, aquatint engravings produced from original paintings borrowed by Connett. Frost's palette displays a limited range of color, almost verging on the monochrome; the Derrydale prints were colored from models painted by John Frost, the artist's son, who was a friend of Connett. On "October Woodcock Shooting" the printed legend beneath the title reads "Flushing Flight Bird in the Birches near Morristown, New Jersey, where the artist lived". Ordeman pp 48-52, 105 Minor soiling in outer margins, else fine 4 aquatint engravings, hand colored. each 13-3/4 x 19-1/2, on a larger sheet.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Limited to 1250 copies; this is copy number 665 red cloth with leather spines with gilt lettering; a minor amount of fading to lettering , protected in acetate covers; ( no slipcases) interior in fine condition very good condition plus to near fine ( multiple images available) Volume One: To Mr. And Mrs. Paul Garrett with an earnest prayer that no digestive emergencies arise from anything between the covers of this volume. Charles H. Baker Jr. Volume Two: To Paul Garrett, the Dean of American Vintuers, with hope that he will not disapprove of all the lesser fluids we had to mention in volume II Charles H. Baker Mr. Garrett s Company ( 1902-1940) was the among the largest producers of wine in the world exceeding 10 Million Gallons a year. He legacy remains well known in the wine industry. Inscribed by Author(s).

First edition, first printing, retaining the scarce jacket. This attractive production includes Hemingway's article "Marlin off Cuba" (pp. 55-81), which he drew on extensively while writing The Old Man and the Sea (1952). Hemingway's interest in Gulf Stream fishing coincided with his rejection of cosmopolitan culture and pursuit of big game hunting in the early 1930s. In addition to Hemingway's article, the work includes photographic illustrations of him and an extended extract from his account, "told in the graphic Hemingway manner" (p. 49), of the world-record Atlantic sailfish catch of 1934. The volume concludes with the national and international records of heaviest confirmed catches: the marlin record, set in New Zealand in 1926 by Laurie D. Mitchell, stood at 976 lbs. The Derrydale Press was notable for its lavishly produced North American sporting books. Its founder, Eugene V. Connett III, was "a publishing genius [who] sought out the most respected outdoor writers of his day and convinced them to become Derrydale authors. He combined their words with the output of equally well regarded artists and illustrators whose drawings, paintings, and etchings were beautifully reproduced on the fine Italian paper that Connett favoured. Today these books and prints are the most valuable and most collectible sporting books and prints ever published in North America" (Lyons). This copy includes the publisher's illustrated eight-page prospectus; its final page has the bookseller's stamp and ticket of Harry F. Marks, New York. Grissom B22; Hanneman B18. Jed Lyons, preface to James Cummins Catalogue 113, The Derrydale Press. Quarto. Original blue vertical-ribbed cloth, spine and front cover lettered in gilt within decorative maritime frames, blue illustrated endpapers, top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed. With dust jacket. Colour frontispiece and 4 colour plates by Lynn Bogue Hunt, with tissue guards; 47 uncoloured plates, many printed on both sides, including numerous photographic half-tones and 11 maps; text with diagrams, headpieces, and initials. Title page printed in blue and black. Text printed on handmade paper. A little rubbing, one corner bumped, occasional internal browning, largely fresh; jacket mildly toned, couple of chips, tears, and marks, still very well-preserved, unclipped: a near-fine copy in like jacket.

First edition thus (the original was published in 1830); No. 114 of 375 copies. Two reproductions from old prints. [xii], 47, [3] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. UNRECORDED DELUXE BINDING. A reprint of a rare work, with a foreword by the sporting bookseller and authority on early American sport, Ernest R. Gee. This binding is similar to those executed by Sangorski & Sutcliffe for the great Derrydale production of Woodward's Cherished Portraits, and may be counted as an unrecorded Deluxe binding. Gee advertised copies bound in this style as item 46 in his Catalogue number 10 (1927/1928) and it is probable that only a very small number of this edition were bound thus. The handful of copies we have seen (including Connett's own) bore numbers from 113 to 119. Siegel 4; Frazier M-7-a (describing copies in pink boards); Biscotti, Six Centuries, p. 256 Full reddish brown morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with foxhunting tools to upper board, gilt stamped dog's heads at upper corners and fox masks at lower corners, central gilt stamped running fox, t.e.g. Some slight rubbing. Near fine Two reproductions from old prints. [xii], 47, [3] pp. 1 vols. 8vo First edition thus (the original was published in 1830); No. 114 of 375 copies.