Whitney caspar w (46 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 18pp extract, printed in double columns, illustrated with 15 drawings, including several full-page plates, salvaged from a damaged issue of Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 90, No. 535, December, 1894. Illustrations include a scene at the Larchmont Yacht Club traps, a view of the country club of Westchester County, a view of the country club at Brookline, Massachusetts, multiple views at the Burlingame Country Club, California, and others of general interest. Housed in protective mylar report cover. A. B. Frost, W. T. Smedley, Thure de Thulstrup, Frederic Remington (illustratore).…

Pamphlet. Condizione: Very Good. Vol 90, March, 1895, pp. 495-512+ 1 Illus Plt, Nicely Illus, Extracted from orig vol, thus begins with title page, trimmed & stapled pamphlet, else VG.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1895 printing, 8vo., frontis., illus., 397 pp. Soiled cloth with chipped/small tears to head/tail of spine/edges of boards, hinges cracked, spine cocked, some scuffing to front paste-down, no ownership markings, bright text with no to minimal foxing. Well packaged in a box, ships with tracking.…

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

Condizione: New.

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

PF. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In English.

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

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

Hardcover. No stated edition. 397p, many ills. by Frederic Remington and other illustrators, and also from photos. Lacks jacket. Blue-green cloth (Biscotti cites red cloth issue, which has a map that isn't in this issue). From the library of Francis Peabody Sears, with his signature. Book publication of these 16 articles, which first appeared in Harper's magazine. With 2 chapters on hunting in England. Whitney became an editor and contributor to Outing magazine, and he edited the American Sportsman's Library series for Macmillan. Good (covers soiled, spine darkened). Remington (illustratore).…

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: New.

Illustrated Wrappers. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. 569 October 1897. Illustrated. pp. 650 - 809 + 100 pp. adverts. Complete issue. Contains "The Golfer's Conquest of America" by Caspar Whitney, a detailed article of more than twenty pages with photos of early players, courses, clubhouses, etc. Slight loss to lower spine, rear cover edge-worn, written across the top front cover "X Reading Public Library from Mr. Marshall." No other markings, notations, soiling, etc, Covers protected in mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Frost, A.B. (illustratore).…

Illustrated Wrappers. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. 533 October 1894. Illustrated. pp. 650 - 810 + 92 pp. adverts. Complete issue. Contains "Golf in the Old Country" by Caspar Whitney, a detailed article of fifteen pages with twenty illustrations; map of St. Andrews. photos of early players, courses, clubhouses, etc. Covers and spine complete. No markings, notations, soiling, etc. Covers protected in mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hencke, Al. (illustratore). …

Decorative Cloth. Condizione: Good Plus. First UK Edition. Illustrated. 397 pages. Subtitled: Riding to Hounds. Golf, Rowing, Football, Club and University Athletics. Studies in English Sport, Past and Present. Excellent golf section, map of the Old Course, etc. Published the same year by Harper Brothers NY, cover title "A Sporting Pilgrimage", this the uncommon UK first edition. The title page is dated 1895 in oddly configured Roman numerals, "MDCCCXCV". Bound in publisher's original two-tone blue cloth with gilt titling and decoration of three golf clubs on the upper cover, with very light wear and no spine fade. Original sport-themed former owner's bookplate on the front pastedown. A subsequent owner stamp and acquisition date below, inner hinge with older paper reinforcement, end papers with offset from the pastedowns. Pages 125 and 129 repaired, small spill stain upper corner of pages129 to conclusion. Covers protected by mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of English sports and outdoor pursuits in this insightful volume by the author. From the bustling fields of fox hunting to the grandeur of regatta races, the book takes readers on a journey through the history, traditions, and social significance of British sporting culture. The author expertly weaves together personal anecdotes, historical accounts, and expert analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique sporting spirit that permeates English society. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, this book celebrates the passion, camaraderie, and enduring legacy of sports in England, offering a valuable perspective on an integral aspect of British culture and history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Hardcover in Good+ condition, 8vo, pages: xii,397. Red cloth with gilt titles and black and gilt decoration, black and white frontis by Remington, plates and illustrations in text, many from photographs, map; Spine soiled and slightly faded, tips lightly bumped and worn, missing leaf 87/88, small bookseller tag on ffep, contents clean. Bookseller accession no.: 12366. Sections on riding, rowing, rugby, cricket, golf, etc. This heavy volume will require extra postage for international shipment; please contact bookseller. …

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Red cloth over boards with gilt and decorative black embossed to front and spine. Illustrated throughout with plates, photographs engravings and line drawings. Inscribed signature to free standing endpaper. Corners slightly pushed but cloth shows minimal wear. Clean inside. A very good copy.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Large 8vo, original red cloth with black and gilt decoration, 397 pp.top and foot of spine worn, nice clean copy.

Condizione: good. Hbk 397pp royal 8vo no dj as issued red cloth embossed red cloth with black and gilt decoration, spine dulled and lightly rubbed top and tail (now in custom acetate jacket), illustr b+w Remington frontis + numerous b+w plates and text illustrations on riding, hunting, rowing, rugby, cricket, golf, and University athletics, prev ownerÕs name on front pastedown, hinges cracked but holding and otherwise a good clean solid unmarked working copy becoming harder to find. …

Condizione: New.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Not applicable. 1st Edition. Xii + 397 pages with 148 illustrations many of these photos of actual events like rowing events on the Thames, golf and golfers, athletics and other sports, etc. Frederic Remington has done the frontispiece and the chapter on Horse Riding with several others. Printed on silk finish art paper, so heavy book, crimson embossed cloth in gold and black and also spine although this a bit faded and not as bright, minor wear at corners, rear hinge open, stringing just showing. This copy has the personal bookplate of The United States Senate "Official Reporter" 1877-1943 Daniel B Lloyd, of Buena Vista Farm, Prince Georges County, Maryland. From His Library (bookplate inside front board). Heavy full octavo. 1895. Frederic Remington and others (illustratore).…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Decorative Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Illustrated. 397 pages. Former owner name, "Xmas" and dated 1894 on ffep, and the copyright is dated 1894. However the title page is dated 1895 in Roman numerals. Excellent golf section, map of the Old Course, etc. Bright tight copy with only a touch of fading to the spine. Covers protected by mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

US editon of this text which attempts, given 'that sport in America is fast developing' to nurture 'an intelligent understanding of this development and its purpose, to turn for our precedents to the country which cradled nearly every game we have.' Covers Hunting with hounds, rowing, football, athletics, cycling, cricket, golf etc. US 1st edition. 8vo. xii, 397pp. including photographs in-text and plates. Internally very good, mild rubbing to top edges of early leaves. Separation to end paper joins but remains tight. In original embossed decorative red cloth boards gilt. Corners a little bumped and repair to spine which is a little frayed to the ends and mildly tanned. …

The American author's exploration of the English sporting scene of the late 19th century, including his encounters with hunting, golf, rowing, rugby, soccer and athletics, written for his own native audience and with numerous illustrations throughout. 8vo. 397pp. Rebound very nicely in cloth-covered boards with tooled morocco spine and raise bands. Covers lightly worn. A very good copy. First edition.…