Barney Sydney (8 results)

Condition: Fair. First edition (softcover). 12mo (18cm by 12cm), 124pp. Text illustrations. Original printed grey card wrappers. Please note that there is some staining of the covers, and some neat ink annotations (amendments taken from the 1962 edition). Overall, this book is just about in good condition.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. H/B 124 pages condition is Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Near Fine In A Very Good Jacket Pp 124 Line Drawings Rare.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Near Fine. First Edition. Gift quality first edition hardcover in clean red cloth boards with gilt titles on frt board and back strip. 123pp text crisp and unmarked. Unclipped, original dust wrapper in new mylar is the nicest one we've ever seen. It is without chips, tears and handling soil and shows vibrant art with duo-tone red/black illustration of hunt members at the tea both afoot and astride. Lively adverts on rear dj panel for other fox hunting offerings. Backstrip of dj mildly darkened and edge of page block and a few internal leaves lightly foxed. A historical introduction by James Laver (Keeper of Prints and Drawings, Victoria & Albert Museum), Foreword by The Viscount Knutsford. 13 b/w photos & drawings. This is the first book of it's kind. It is a reference book for every man, woman and child who is interested in riding, and is a guide to correct dress for all riding occasions. It answers every question in connection with the making of the kit for the hard and practical purposes for which it is devised. For those wishing to be well turned out, tailored clothes and those ready-to-wear are fully discussed. Stressing economy for the beginner, it sets targets which can be reasonably attained. Lord Knutsford, in his foreword, says: "There are traditions and customs as to what should be worn on the various occasions where the horse is concerned. The author has taken unlimited trouble to incorporate. correct rulings with one eye on the march of time". Includes a most interesting introduction written by James Laver on the history of riding dress. Those engaged in making or selling riding clothes will find this book an abundance of extremely useful information. The author, Sydney D. Barney, a past member of the executive council of the National Federation of Merchant Tailors, a member of the National Association of Outfitters, author of "Clothes and The Man", and chairman of a Regent Street firm of international repute for riding and sports clothing, is considered by his trade associates and a host of friends in the riding world to be an authority on the subject. No detail was left out. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. BARNEY, Sydney D [123] pp. Vinton & Company, Limited 1953 7 1/2" x 5 1/4" A complete guide to correct dressing on all riding occasions with reference to specific traditions and customs. Includes chapters on riding and hacking, hunting, steeplechases, show riding, polo, garments used, materials, cleaning of clothes, headwear, footwear, and more. Written by Sydney D. Barney, a British sportswriter and expert in riding attire. With an historical introduction by James Laver, an English author, critic, art historian, and museum curator who acted as Keeper of Prints, Drawings and Paintings for the Victoria and Albert Museum. He was also an important and pioneering fashion historian. Foreword from the Viscount Knutsford. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. BARNEY, Sydney D. Foreword by the Viscount Knutsford [123] pp. w/ 21 illustrations Vinton & Company, Limited 1953 7 1/2" x 5 1/4" A complete guide to correct dressing on all riding occasions with reference to specific traditions and customs. Includes chapters on riding and hacking, hunting, steeplechases, show riding, polo, garments used, materials, cleaning of clothes, headwear, footwear, and more. Written by Sydney D. Barney, a British sportswriter and expert in riding attire. With an historical introduction by James Laver, an English author, critic, art historian, and museum curator who acted as Keeper of Prints, Drawings and Paintings for the Victoria and Albert Museum. He was also an important and pioneering fashion historian. Foreword from the Viscount Knutsford. …

A Guide to Correct Dress for all Riding Occasions Octavo red cloth hardcover, gilt titles to upper board and spine, 123pp. incl. Appendix, illustrated by b&w photographs and line drawings, in fine condition, with two signatures on the ffep. Original unclipped dw included, with extensive tape repairs,(internal only) tape residue to top and bottom edges, and chipping to top edge and top and bottom of backstrip.…

London 1953, 123 pp., plates and ill., (code Pa-9).