Colonel William Jay (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. W.S. Vanderbilt Allen (illustrator). Limited Edition. LIMITED EDITION, No. 98 of 1000 Copies. Complete. ** Elephant size volume features custom three-quarter leather binding with red cloth on covers, as well as handsome colored marble design on endpapers. Rounded spine has gilt and five raised bands. Book displays gentle commensurate wear and aging. Covers exhibit overall scuffing and staining, as well as a small black splash near head edge on back cover, that also displays some lighter brown staining in an area of 3". Boards are exposed at bumped corners, and show commensurate overall edgewear, with some darkening to leather around corners, as well as fading of edges. Covers occasionally show faint white staining, more significant over 9" along front shoulder. Spine displays gentle rubbing along shoulders and at ends, with some chipping to foot, and faint white staining. Binding is secure overall, and is reinforced. Apparent edge toning on some pages is not actual but result of shadow on photo. Front endpaper as well as first Illustrated Title Page are partially detached from textblock, along approx. 12". Illustrated title pages show gentle toning and minimal occasional smudges and foxing. Title page shows a little marginal foxing. Fore edge of title page is cut shorter than Introduction page resulting in a shadow along edge of Introduction page. Text pages show occasional marginal foxing, as do blank sides of illustration pages, and some edgewear. Illustration plates are well preserved and vibrant, with gentle toning and minimal, rare marginal foxing. Illustration plates have some bleed-through on blank side. Last two illustration plates show heavier marginal foxing that occasionally goes into illustration. Interior is gently age-toned with occasional marginal foxing and edgewear. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Textblock edges have gilt along head, and display commensurate age-toning and wear along fore and foot edges. Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear. ** Pages not numbered. 16 Plates + text pages. 18 x 23 inches. ** Lavishly illustrated with 16 full-color heliographic plates and 16 B&W vignettes. All plates present. Includes the covers for parts 2, 3 and 4, bound with plates and text. Cover calls for 44 plates but the project was never finished. ** This is a magnificent celebration of sporting, with the most stunning scenes of hunting and horseback riding. Are featured, horseback riding as well as tandem riding, champion stakes, hunts, polo, and much more. Each sport is described in a text preceding the plates, with advice as to its practice, or fascinating historical anecdotes. ** W.S. Vanderbilt Allen (1860-1931) was an American who was grandson to Cornelius Vanderbilt. He trained in Paris with Gerome and Claude Monet. ** Colonel William Jay (1841-1915) was an American soldier and lawyer. A noted horseman, he was the first president and one of the founders of the Coaching Club in 1876, which was the pioneer coaching club at the time. ** EDITION POINTS: Limited Edition, No 98 of 1000 Copies. ** Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Limited edition of 1000 copies. Four parts, complete (all published) bound as one. Large folio, 61 x 48 cm. Bound in 3/4 tan leather over marbled boards. Leather spine labels with gilt. Original color pictorial wrappers bound in. Some conservation efforts to wrappers, particularly of part 1. Title vignette, 16 vignettes, as well as 16 color heliographic plates by W. S. Vanderbilt Allen. Library perforated stamp on title page, limitation page and on bottom right margin of the color plate pages. Bottom blank corner of plates 1, 2 and 10 chipped with loss to margin corner. "The cover title calls for 'A collection of Forty-four plates of Coaching, Hunting, Amateur Races and Horses in Show Rings' but the project was never finished." - Christies, The Le Vivier Library of Sporting Books and Modern First Editions30 October 2012, London, Sale 4354. Vanderbilt Allen was a grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt and was trained in Paris by Gerome and Claude Monet. Refs: Bennett, p. 101. Scarce portfolios. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1779 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 216 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 216 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1779. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 216, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 216 216.