warre edmund (4 risultati)

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Edmund L. Warre (illustratore). First Edition. Dustwrapper rubbed and bumped at corners and edges, with a number of repaired tears; generally a bit grubby with a couple of small annotations to rear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. WARRE, Edmund (1837-1920). Autograph letter signed to one of the Nickalls family, Eton College, Windsor, 22 March 1892. Bifolium, 4 pages, written in blue ink on Eton College crested stationery (printed crest and motto at head). Dated in the author's hand and addressed 'My dear Nickalls'. light toning and handling marks; fold lines as expected; some mounting residue to the top corner of the front panel, otherwise clean and fully legible. Very good.  An uncommon letter from Eton Head Master and rower, Edmund Warre where he gives detailed technical remarks on rowing technique and training. Warre discusses the importance of initial velocity at the beginning of the stroke, efficiency of the oar in the water, and the tendency of observers and coaches to focus on the finish of the stroke rather than its initiation. The tone is practical, detailed and analytical. The recipient was almost certainly a member of the Nickalls family, prominent in British rowing. Thomas Nickalls (1828-1899) was one of the founders of the London Rowing Club and an influential figure in Victorian rowing administration, while his son Guy Nickalls (1866-1938) was educated at Eton and later became one of Britain's most successful oarsmen, winning a gold medal at the 1908 Olympic Games.  Edmund Warre (1837-1920) was Head Master of Eton College and a former Oxford oarsman who contested two boat races and was closely involved in rowing throughout his life. Letters in which he addresses rowing mechanics and training theory directly are uncommon. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. Hardback. 8vo. pp 30 Original publisher's decorated thin card covers, mostly green with the words 'Floreat Etona'repeated 4 times. A printed note on the verso of the title page states "Printed for the Bazaar by the Princes Christian of Schleswig-Holste in the Guildhall, Windsor, Nov. 24th, 1887." Victoria's Jubilee and the Torc Dance of the Eton boys performed for her, with music and libretto to "Victoria-Our Queen!" (pages 14-18), and the drill of the torch-light manoeuvres with diagrams and a description of the performance by Edmund Warre. Also contains the Eton "Boating Song." Neat name on front endpaper of Etonian J Godfrey Guy dated 1887. Corners chipped, slight wear at edges of coversspine strip mostly absent, used but sound near very good minus copy with clean text. EVB's illustration is mostly the cover, a leaf and a few small illus in text.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Vere Boyle, Eleanor (illustratore). Paperback in very good condition for age. Thirty pages. Stiff green card covers. Printed for the bazaar held by the Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, in the Guildhall, Windsor, 24th November 1887. Victoria's jubilee and the Torc Dance of the Eton boys performed for her, with music and libretto to 'Victoria-Our Queen!' (pp. 14-18) and the drill of the torch-light manoeuvres, with diagrams. With description of performance by Eton headmaster Edmund Warre. Illustrated by Eleanor Vere Boyle. Includes Eton boating song. Covers are marked, tanned and creased. Leading corners and edges are creased, nicked and chipped. Portions are torn from spine cover. Page block and pages are tanned and marked. Creases throughout pages. Pencilled dedication on FEP, dated 1887. Binding is exposed between a few pages but remains intact. Contents are clear throughout. HCW. Used.