Life Great Sportsman John Maunsell by Richardson Mary (18 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, a very good copy in publishers cloth, a bit rubbed at the edges. Lacks the fontis, otherwise complete, spotting to the first few lieaves, previous owners bookplate on front pastedown.

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. First Edition? Written By His Sister Mary E Richardson: This is a Good + Copy of this Book in Publisher's blue coloured cloth with bright gilt title lettering to spine and upper cover with further gilt embossed design to upper cover.There is some evidence of previous mottled stain bleaching to the outer edges of the upper cover and with some smaller marks to the rear cover.One plate looks to have been removed from the front endpaper.Top edge of the book is in gilt with other page edges untrimmed.Comprehensive work with over 100 illustrations and plates.This copy is a rare signed and has been inscribed by the Author and reads. '' RSV Swinley her name written above by the Author of this book ----- by request Nov 1919 Mary E. Richardson '' with name of Casper Swinley present on same page.The binding remains firm with no hinge weakness and with no leaning to spine.Internal text block is pleasantly clean and fresh and all the plates are in excellent order.There are over 100 full page plates.A comprehensive work on John Maunsell Richardson Known to his friends as ''The Cat'' he was a cricketer who played First Class Cricket for Cambridge University,A Steeplechase Jockey who won two Grand Nationals as a rider in the 1870's and a Member of Parliament He was educated at Harrow and Cambridge University.A Rare SIGNED title by his sister Mary E. Richardson,Large 4to 282pp First Edition [1919]. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 4to, original blue cloth, with gilt portrait on front cover, , with over 100 illustrations, edges slightly rubbed but a good copy, pp282,

Hardback. Condition: G++. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Dark blue cloth lettered in gold on spine and front cover (head and shoulders of Richardson). Fairly clean tight book but some spine end wear and upper joint splitting. Inscription of owner at start of book. "George Thorneycroft Dunston Stafford". SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY GB £6. Packed weight 1900g.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A first edition biographical work on cricketer and jockey, John Maunsell Richardson, written fondly by his sister, with a plethora of monochrome plates throughout. The first edition of this work.In the publisher's original gilt-stamped cloth binding.Profusely illustrated throughout the work with monochrome plates.A charming biography exploring the life and sporting career of John Maunsell Richardson, a cricketer and steeplechase jockey who won two Grand Nationals as a rider in the 1870s.His sister, Mary E. Richardson, tells of his upbringing, attendance at Cambridge University, marriage and political campaigns as a Member of Parliament.With an additional section of his writings to the rear, with reminiscences of the Derby, Royal Ascot, Eton and Harrow and show jumping, amongst others.From the library of Richard Green, an established gallery in London that specialises in Impressionist and modern British painting. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart. With rubbing and bumping to the extremities, heaviest to the spine head and tail. With slight darkening to the spine cloth, however gilt text remains unaffected. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot, heaviest to the first and last few leaves. Ex libris plate of Richard Green to the front free endpaper. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1919, 1st. Quarto. xxiii, 281pp. Introduction by Victoria, Countess of Yarborough. Illustrated. Original blue cloth, gilt titles. Binding square and firm. Minor rubbing, a few light markings, slight bumping to lower edge of boards. T.E.G. Heraldic bookplate for Algernon Dunn Gardner. Foxing to text-block, and margins. Overall a 'Very Good' copy.

Illustrated horseracing biography of the Victorian jockey written by his sister. 4to. 282pp. Original cloth-covered boards with vignette illustration to cover. Spine and corners rubbed. Binding is a little weak. Original owner's name inscribed to half-title page. Fair condition. Includes bookseller's receipt made out to the horseracing writer Richard Onslow, from whose collection the item comes.

4to. pp. xxiii, 281, [1]. 103 plates (incl. frontis. portrait). A bright untrimmed copy in original gilt-stamped cloth (spine ends bit frayed). First Edition.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 520. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1919 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 520.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1919 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: 526 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: 526 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2020, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1919. 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:- 514, 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. 514.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1919. 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: - 520, 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. 520.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. Original edition was published in [1919] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 514, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 514.