The Sporting Library of a Well-Known Collector: Including the Very Rare American Turf Register, 1829-44, Annals of Sporting and Fancy Gazette, Complete Set of the Sporting Magazine, 156 Vols., The Rar - Hardcover
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A rare, curated archive of sporting books and periodicals in superb condition.
This collection presents a wide range of hunting, racing, and field-sport literature from the 18th and 19th centuries, with an emphasis on illustrated works and scarce editions. It offers both definitive sets and highly sought-after individual titles for serious collectors.
This edition centers on a comprehensive Sporting Magazine set and related material, including color plates by renowned artists and notable hunting and sporting narratives. It showcases original bindings, presentation copies, and first editions that enrich the story of traditional English and American sporting culture. The scope covers iconic authors, illustrated chronicles, and periodicals that shaped the sport world for generations.- A complete set of the Sporting Magazine, 1793–1870, described as the rarest extant and in fine condition
- Complete runs and first editions of major works and periodicals from the hunting and turf world
- Rare illustrated volumes with color plates by Alken, Cruikshank, Rowlandson, and others
- Highlights include works by Pierce Egan, R. S. Surtees, and other celebrated sport writers
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The Sporting Library of a Well-Known Collector: Including the Very Rare American Turf Register, 1829-44, Annals of Sporting and Fancy Gazette, Complete Set of the Sporting Magazine, 156 Vols., The Rarest Works Illustrated in Color by Alken, Cruikshank and
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The Sporting Library of a Well-Known Collector: Including the Very Rare American Turf Register, 1829-44, Annals of Sporting and Fancy Gazette, Complete Set of the Sporting Magazine, 156 Vols., The Rarest Works Illustrated in Color by Alken, Cruikshank and
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