1555. Golesworthy, Maurice (compiled by): Encyclopaedia of Boxing

Published by Robert Hale, London, 1975

Hardback, fifth edition. Previous sellers price in ink at the front endpaper otherwise very good in a very good unclipped d/w which has a couple of closed tears to the top of the spine and is a little rubbed at the top edge. 272pp, Crammed with anecdotes, facts and figures arranged alphabetically with liberal cross references and indexing. Cover photo of Muhammed Ali regaining the world title from George Foreman at Kinshasa in 1974.

1556. Gordon, Daniel: A Quarter of Wednesday: A New History of Sheffield Wednesday 1970-1995

Published by Wednesday Publishing, Sheffield. 1995

1st edition hardback in fine condition. The dust wrapper is also fine being only very slightly rubbed. It is not clipped, retaining the original £16.95 price to the front flap. The book appears to be unread. 426pp, quite a heavy book. The Sheffield Wednesday story in modern times has followed the classic path of football's ups and downs. It has swung from despair and near-oblivion to reawakening and finally to a place among England's elite and glory in the country's greatest arena, Wembley. It has been woven by great players, managers and not least by those who have followed the club through its fluctuating fortunes over 25 years.

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London. 2001

1st UK hardback edition signed by the author at the title page. Pages are a little tanned otherwise in fine condition. There are no previous owner names or other marks. Eddie Gray was among the most skilful and exciting players in Leeds United's history and whose links with the club have been further strengthened by his roles as manager, youth team coach, reserve-team coach and now assistant manager. Gray takes readers back to his home town of Glasgow, explaining how he developed his skills as a boy and what life was like for him in the ten years in which he was not involved with Leeds and the upsurge in his fortunes since his return to the club after a ten-year absence in 1995.

1557. Green, Daniel: The Rough Shoot

Published by John Bartholomew, 1975

1st edition hardback, fine in a very good dust wrapper. Both wrapper and book is extensively illustrated by Val Biro. 186pp including glossary. Describes the species of game that can be found on the Rough Shoot and how to organise a shoot.

1558. Green, Michael: The Art Of Course Golf

Published by Hutchinson, 1967

1st edition hardback, very good in a very good dust wrapper. Easy to recognize, but dangerous to approach too closely, the coarse golfer is the one who normally goes from tee to green without touching the fairway... the one who has to shout 'Fore' when he putts. This book will delight aficionados everywhere.

2465. Green, Reg: A Race Apart: The History of the Grand National

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London. 1988

1st edition hardback in fine condition. Signed by the author at the half title page (best wishes). There are no previous owner names or other marks. The dust wrapper is also fine and not clipped. For over 150 years, the Grand National is run at Aintree. This history details the great winners such as Red Rum - 3 times across the finishing line; the great personalities, such as Bob Champion and Dick Francis; the spectacular wins such as the outsider Foinavon who missed a pile-up in 1960 to win at odds of 100 to 1. The momentous feats of horses and jockeys; the outrageous anecdotes, the heartbreak, the scandal, the ecstasy of a fabulous sporting occasion are all chronicled.

1559. Green, Victor: The Story of Red Rum and Brian Fletcher

Published by Pelham, 1974

Hardback 1st edition. Near fine in a very good, price clipped dust wrapper. Telling the story of a cheaply bought yearling who was gelded for being too frisky and a jockey whose career was shattered by a serious injury, but not stopped…

Published by David & Charles, Devon. 1992

UK hardback, 1st edition in very good condition. There is wear to the boards alont the top and bottom edges and some slight marks to the rear board otherwise very good. The dust wrapper is not price clipped but is a little rubbed at the edges. The rear panel of the wrapper is a bit scuffed but generally good or better. There are no previous owner names or inscriptions. The local club sweepstake, an open match, tackling a tough winter canal match, catching big weights of carp and bream - these are just some of the many different competitive situations examined in this book. Some are based on actual events, while others are a combination of fact and fiction which show what can happen in this fast-moving sport. Each one, whether successful or otherwise, can add to the match angler's repertoire and improve his chances next time. Many would-be competitors in the angling world dream of making the transition from pleasure angler to match fisher, but have no idea how best to start. Here the author advises on tackle, planning for various matches, getting the maximum benefit from practice sessions and solving problems which arise during competition.

930. Haldane, Robert A.: Giants of the Ring:

Published by War Facts Press, London. c1948

1st edition hardback without a dust wrapper in good+ condition. Gilt titles at the spine worn but the upper is still bright. Slightly dirty boards with foxing to the endpapers.

2104. Hankinson, Alan: A Century on the Crags: The Story of Rock Climbing in the Lake District

Published by J.M. Dent, London, 1988

Hardback 1st edition. The book has a small gift inscription, top left of the front end paper and the dust wrapper is price clipped otherwise fine. The sport of rock climbing was born on the cliffs around Wasdale Head in the early 1880's. A Century on the Crags tells the story of the outstanding rock climbers of each generation; their personalities, motives, friendships, rivalries and disputes. Described are all the main breakthrough climbs; the formation of the Fell and Rock Climbing Club; the impact of two world wars; the controversy between 'free' and 'artificial' climbing; and the widely differing approaches to the sport of various groups, from the Lakeland pioneers to the leading moderns.

1592. Hardy, J.L.: Hardy's Aid to Angling: Salmon & Trout

Published by Hardy Brothers, 1966

1st edition hardback in very good condition. Some soiling and marking to the boards with a little wear at the bottom edge and corners. Internally, fine, there are no previous owner names or other marks. No dust wrapper, as issued. Special collection of classic fishing tips from the premier trout angling tackle company, Hardy Brothers of Alnwick. 48pp. Preface by Captain T.L. Edwards, Chapters by W.F. Hardy, J.L. Hardy, Robin McLeod, and Richard Walker. Also includes advertisements-- London School of Casting, Hotels, Hardy's Salmon and Trout Angling Courses etc.

Published by Stanley Paul, London. 1991

UK hardback, reprint, in fine condition. Fully bound in red leather, gilt-ruled border and titles to upper board, green end-papers. Publisher's de-luxe binding. There are no previous owner names or other marks. Illustrated by Patrick Benson. Deservedly, the most famous British fly fishing autobiography. "Here are his elusive fishing recollections told in a series of sometimes vividly comic chronological cameos - from Yorkshire schooldays in the early 1930's, through memorable outings on chalk stream, spate river and loch, to a startling conclusion half a lifetime later on a Scottish summer night. .Will appeal to everyone, even [especially?] those who have never held a rod". And all who remember that advert. "In the Yellow Pages TV advert, first shown in 1983, he was seen phoning second-hand bookshops in pursuit of a copy of Fly Fishing by J.R. Hartley. The payoff came when he tracked down a copy, asking for it to be reserved and revealed that he was the author." Daily Mail obituary for Norman Lumsden 30-11-2001. Norman Lumsden played the author in the TV advertisement. It was so popular that writers Russell and Lapsley were commissioned to provide a text for this, up-to-then fictitious, book.

353. Hartley, J.R.: Golfing

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1995

This 1st edition book has green cloth boards with gilt lettering to the spine and is in fine condition. There are no previous owner names or inscriptions. The dustwrapper is in very good + condition with just a little rubbing to the edges. It has not been price clipped. J.R. Hartley's Fly Fishing, a spectacular bestseller, was a book described by one reviewer as 'one of the funniest one could ever read'. Now the author casts an eye, if not a fly, over another enthusiasm, golf. It seems he has accumulated enough skill to take his turn on several major courses throughout the British Isles, braving the curiosities of club life and applying the gleanings of experience to a cunningly competitive spirit - particularly against one old adversary.Illustrations by Patrick Benson

1560. Heller, Mark: Ski

Published by Faber & Faber, 1969

1st edition hardback. Near fine book & price clipped dust wrapper. 248 pages with 18 black and white photographic plate illustrations, black and white line drawing throughout. Skiing, history, techniques, resorts, off-piste, touring and Nordic.

222. Henry, Alan: McLaren: The Epic Years

Published by Haynes, Somerset. 1998.

1st edition hardback in fine condition. There are some light surface marks to the dust wrapper but no previous owner names and unclipped. 240pp. 620g. Illustrated with 48 pages of colour photographs. Foreword by Keke Rosberg. Alan Henry talks to McLaren boss Ron Dennis, to past and present drivers, and the key men in both pit lane and paddock to trace the inside story and history of this famous British motor racing team from its debut in Formula 1 racing in 1966.

1562. Herbert, Ivor: The Queen Mother's Horses

Published by Pelham Books, 1967

Hardback 1st edition. Very good+ in an unclipped but slightly edge worn very good d/w. Illustrated with colour and b+w photos. One very human figure symbolises the great post-war surge of steeplechasing: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who entered Britain's special sport in 1949 by sharing - like many other beginners - an inexpensive chaser with her daughter. By October 1964 she had 18 horses in training, had reached her first century of winners, and finished the season with 27 winners (the highest in the land) and £13,000 won in stakes. By last season's end her 51 horses had won 160 races.

1566. Home, Alec Douglas (Lord): Border Reflections

Published by Collins, 1979

Hardback 1st edition. Price-clipped d/w and previous owner name otherwise very good+. As Sir Alec Douglas Home, Lord Home was Foreign Secretary and a former Prime Minister. His sporting reminiscences, each chapter on a different game species, are largely based on his ancestral estates in the Scottish Borders. Mainly about game bird shoots with some wildfowling and salmon and trout fishing.

224. Houghton, George: Golfers in Orbit

Published by Pelham Books, London. 1968.

1st edition hardback in near fine condition. The dust wrapper is slightly sunned at the spine otherwise fine. The jacket is not price clipped and there are no previous owner names or marks. Here the author takes each facet, chews it over, and invites the reader to crystalise his own views, all facts and yarns are illustrated. The authors 28th book.

1563. Hughes, John and Pete Watson: Long Live the National

Published by Michael Joseph, 1983

Hardback, 2nd impression. Very good book and dust wrapper. Profuse b/w and colour photos, including frontis and endpapers. Foreword by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. A book of stories about the Grand National, horses and riders.

402. Humphreys, John: Learning To Shoot

Published by Andre Deutsch, London, 1985

1st edition hardback in fine condition, no previous owner names or inscriptions, dustwrapper in very good condition, it has not been price clipped and still retains the £8.95 net price. For the young person learning to shoot, the advice given is clear and concise and comprehensive,and demonstrates why this sport is still one of the great British pastimes.

2386. Humphreys, John: Shooting Pigeons

Published by David & Charles, London. 1989

2nd impression UK hardback in very good condition. There is a small dirt stain at the top edge. There are no previous owner names. The dust wrapper is price clipped and has a small tear at the bottom of the rear flap fold. Shooting pigeons is not easy. Being shot at for generations has taught the woodpigeon a thing or two about survival. Many of the old rules can no longer be applied, so the focus of this book is to inform the reader of many new and different techniques. Lofting, wing flapping, more thoughtful displays of decoys, and a greater adaptability on the part of the sportsman, are all part of this new pattern. This book which draws on a lifetime's experience covers every aspect of the sport, including the choice of gun and cartridge, deployment of decoys, the construction of hides, and detailed descriptions of the equipment available to pigeon shooters.

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 2004

1st edition, hardback in fine condition. There are no marks or previous owner names. The dust wrapper is also fine and not price clipped. Norman Hunter was one of the greatest love-hate figures in football history. He played for Leeds during the 1960s and 1970s under the great Don Revie, earning himself the nickname 'Bites Yet Legs' due to his fierce tackling. However, this notorious reputation sometimes disguised the fact that he was a player of outstanding skill and talent; he won 28 caps for England and became the first ever footballer to achieve the Player of the Year award in 1973 from the Professional Footballers Association. Hunter's fearless style in his playing days is reflected in his autobiography; his strong views and open recollections make for an intriguing story.

Published by Breedon Books, Derby. 2006

1st edition hardback in fine condition. There are no previous owner names or marks. The dust wrapper is not clipped and also fine. Part of Breedon Books popular Legends series. One hundred of Burnley's most worthy players, from those with the most appearances to those who were simply a hit with the fans, are profiled in this collection. Each entry is illustrated with a full-page picture, and the text gives details of the player's career and achievements while with Burnley, his career before and after his time at Turf Moor and, where relevant, of his life outside football. The result of extensive research, "The Legends of Burnley" is a fascinating history book that will provide a real insight into the careers of some of the club's most important players over the years. It is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in the club.

1564. Jackson, Anthony: So You Want To Go Shooting

Published by Arlington Books, 1976

Hardback, 2nd impression. A very good in a very good. A comprehensive introduction to British game shooting, rough shooting and wildfowling - from frippet birds to taxidermy.

1565. Lawrence, Bridgette and Ray Goble: The Complete Record of West Indian Test Cricketers

Published by ACL & Polar Publishing, 1991

First edition hardback book in very good+ condition, inscription on inside front board, dust wrapper in very good + condition, general shelf wear, it has not been price clipped and still retains the £17.95 net price. This Who's Who provides biographies and some of the most comprehensive statistical details ever produced on every Test cricketer who has played for the West Indies.

1567. Lyon, W.E. (Lt.-Col): The Horseman's Year

Published by Collins, 1955

Hardback, the 9th issue. Unclipped d/w has a couple of small tears and light edge wear but no loss, good++. The book is nr fine. Contains articles on horse racing, point-to-point, horse shows, equine research, polo and much more besides. With many illustrations and photographs in b+w.

2182. Maddocks, Kevin: Carp Fever

Published by Beekay, Henlow Camp, Beds. 1990

Paperback, special 10th edition reprint. Slightly creased at the spine otherwise tight, clean and in very good condition. One of the most popular carp angling books of all time. By the time this 14th printing went to press, 50,000 copies of the earlier editions had already been sold. Superb old school writing from one of the fathers of the modern carp angling scene. Essential reading!

1568. Magee, Sean: Daily Telegraph Flat Racing Yearbook

Published by Headline, 1991

1st edition hardback, fine in a fine dust wrapper. The Complete Illustrated Review of the 1991 Season and Preview of 1992 Prospects. 224 pgs, photo ills in colour and black & white.

1569. Magee, Sean: Runners & Riders: Anthology of Writing on Racing

Published by Methuen, 1993

Hardback 1st edition. The book is fine, dust wrapper front panel has sunned top & fore edges. Otherwise fine and unclipped.

Published by Caxton Publishing, London. 1957

Set of 3 hardback volumes in very good condition. November reprints of July1957 1st Edition. Volume II has a slight surface scuff mark to the upper board. No other marks evident and no previous owner names or inscriptions. No dust wrappers as issued. This set is in its original Caxton box. Includes chapters by Dick Walker on carp fishing and rod building, bass fishing by Donovan Kelley, tunny fishing by Eric Horsfall Turner, cooking coarse, game and sea fish by Ambrose Heath. Other contributors include W.A. Adamson, L. Vernon Bates, J.A.L. Caunter, H.G.C. Claypoole, F. Cowburn, J.P. Garrad ("Seangler"), Edward Ensom ("Faddist"), F.W. Holiday, T.C. Ivens, L.A.J. Jackman, Peter Michael, L.A. Parker, B.A. Parmenter, Raymond Perrett, Rev. E. Powell, O.M. Reed, John G.Roberts, Coombe Richards, Michael Shephard, Peter Tombleson, C.F. Walker, A.L. Ward, Arthur Went and T.K. Wilson.

1570. Marchington, John: Shooting: A Complete Guide for Beginners

Published by Faber and Faber, 1974

Hardback reprint. Near fine book and dust wrapper. A book which justifies its title - everything you need to know is here, written by a man who has a deep appreciation of the countryside as well as expert knowledge of the sport of shooting. It is concise, thorough, elegant and very well informed, and lavishly illustrated with his photographs.

1571. Margolius, Ivan and Charles Meisl: Skoda: Laurin & Klement

Published by Osprey Automotive, London. 1992

1st edition hardback in very good condition. But for a small 3/4" (about 20cm) mark to the back panel of the dust wrapper and a faint corresponding mark on the rear board and slight wear at the dust wrapper edges, condition would be fine. There are no previous owner names or other marks. The dust wrapper is not clipped and retains the original £25.00 price at the front flap. The expertise of Laurin & Klement, acquired in the 1920s, enabled Skoda to produce its own vehicles for the first time. Anyone who doubts the world standing of the Czech marque should consider the queue of partnership candidates since the 1989 "Velvet Revolution": Volvo, Renault, Mitsubishi and GM were eventually beaten to the punch by VW. The winged arrow continues to grace dependable, commercially successful vehicles, and Skoda's unsurpassed rallying record continues to inspire.

1573. Mauger, Ivan with Peter Oakes: Ivan Mauger's Speedway Extravaganza

Published by Studio Publications, 1975

Hardback 1st edition. Very good book in a very good price clipped d/w. Tidy previous owner name to front and rear endpapers. Packed with photos and stats for the period, a must have for the speedway enthusiast.

1572. Maunsell, G.W.: The Fisherman's Vade Mecum: The Complete Handbook on Fishing for Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon and Pike

Published by A & C Black, London. 1977

Hardback reprint, fourth revised edition. The dust wrapper is faded at the spine and is price clipped but otherwise fine. 522pp, copiously illustrated with lucid drawings and diagrams, culled from the notebooks and experience of one who has fished consistently all his life. Originally printed in 1933 this is an invaluable compendium - an encyclopaedia of fishing.

1574. McKinstry, Leo: Sir Alf: A major reappraisal of the life and times of England's greatest football manager

Published by HarperSport, London. 2006

1st edition hardback, first print in fine condition. There are no previous owner names or other marks. Un-clipped dust wrapper also fine. Since England's famous 1966 World Cup victory, Alf Ramsey has been regarded as the greatest of all British football managers. By placing Ramsey in an historical context, award-winning author Leo McKinstry provides a thought-provoking insight into the world of professional football and the fabric of British society over the span of his life.

302. McNeish, Cameron: The Book of the Climbing Year

Published by Patrick Stevens, 1988

1st edition hardback in near fine condition, book has very slight bow. The book has no previous owner names or inscriptions. The dust wrapper( very good +) has not been price clipped and still retains the original £14.95 net price. Twelve contributers have described their experiences in the spectacular climbing regions of the world, from snow and ice of the Rockies to the sun-baked rocks of southern France.

2283. Miles, Tony: The Complete Specimen Hunter

Published by The Crowood Press, Marlborough. 1989

1st edition hardback. Generally in very good condition. The front endpaper is lost and the front hinge has been reinforced. Has had a slight bump to the top of the spine. The dust wrapper is a little rubbed at the edges with a couple of small tears but is not price clipped. Concentrating on the practical aspects of modern specimen hunting, Miles devotes a chapter to each major species of course fish: barbell, bream, carp, chub, crucian carp, eels, perch, pike, roach, rudd, tench and zander. Proven methods and tactics are described in detail with the aid of over two hundred line-drawings and photographs, including illustrations of dozens of rigs to suit varying conditions. The solutions to many modern big-fish angling problems are also explained.

Published by Queen Anne Press, London. 1980

UK hardback, 1st edition in very good condition. There are the remains of a WH Smiths at the front end pare and the jacket flap otherwise very good. The dust wrapper is not price clipped but is a little rubbed at the edges. The rear panel of the wrapper is creased, top to bottom. There are no previous owner names or inscriptions. The former undisputed World Middle-weight Champion tells his own story. British boxing, warts and all.

1537. Monkhouse, Frank and Joe Williams: Climber and Fellwalker in Lakeland

Published by David & Charles, 1972

1st edition hardback, d/w spine is a bit faded otherwise vg/vg. Anatomy of the Lakeland hills and crags, the psychological and technological evolution of climbing. Developments in technique and equipment plus winter climbing and mountain rescue. With maps diagrams and photographs.

2271. Mortimer, Gerald: Derby County: The Complete Record

Published by Breedon Books, Derby. 2006

1st edition hardback. Both, book and dust wrapper are in fine, as new condition, the dust wrapper is not clipped and there are no previous owner names or marks. Written by Gerald Mortimer with official backing from the club, this title contains details of over 100 years of Derby's history. The history of the club is covered in fascinating detail, highlighting particular seasons of interest such as winning promotion or a trophy. Biographies of 100 of Derby's top players of all time are included with a brief summary of the player's career and their impact on the team. Also included are biographies of every manager to take the reins at Derby, with particular emphasis placed on their impact on the team and their legacy in the fans' memories. One section focuses entirely on legendary matches, covering cup finals, key matches that clinched that all important promotion place and games that saved the club from relegation. Also included is the all important season-by-season history section, containing information on every game and every player, the final League table and a 'Did you know?' section containing intriguing facts for that season. "Derby County: The Complete Record" is a real treasure trove of memories which is sure to delight all Rams supporters, as well as everyone with an interest in the beautiful game.

99. Nye, Doug: Racers: The Inside Story of Williams Grand Prix Engineering

Published by Arthur Barker, London. 1982.

1st edition hardback in very good condition. There are some surface marks to the dust wrapper with light wear at the edges but generally very good. The book is near fine. There are no previous owner names or other marks. The jacket is not clipped but shows no price.This book is a detailed account of one man"s life in racing and also the day-to-day working of the team. It includes extensive profiles of Patrick Head, the designer of the Championship-winning car, and of drivers Alan Jones, Clay Regazzoni and Carlos Reutemann. It also provides an insight into how Grand Prix racing works as a business, and the account of the complex background of sponsorship deals is as fascinating as the action on the tracks.

2449. O'Leary, David: Leeds United on Trial: The Inside Story of an Astonishing Year

Published by Little, Brown, London. 2002

1st edition hardback with dust wrapper in fine condition. There are no previous owner names or marks. Leeds United on Trial is the explosive inside account of the season that transformed a youthful, inexperienced side into one of the most feared in Europe, in the process confirming their young manager as the brightest prospect of his generation. It was a season of high drama both on and off the field: the trial and retrial of Lee Bowyer and Jonathan Woodgate dominated both headlines and players' thoughts alike; the £18 million signing of Rio Ferdinand broke the British transfer record; an incredible run of injuries to key players such as David Batty and Harry Kewell saw Leeds drop twenty points at home by Christmas and slump to fourteenth place in the table. But in Europe, O'Leary's young team had grown from boys to men. Leeds came through a group boasting Barcelona and AC Milan, and then one featuring Real Madrid and Lazio. And once O'Leary's side was restored to full strength, the team powered through to a battle with Valencia for a place in the Champion's League final.

1577. Osbourn, H.J.L.: Working Gundogs and their training

Published by Country Life, London. 1980

1st edition hardback in fine condition. The dust wrapper is price clipped but is otherwise very good showing only very minor wear. There are no previous owner names or other marks. 20 dogs discussed here are specialists in one, or sometimes more, of these jobs (finding game, flushing, it, pointing and retrieving). The dogs are described with the origins and history of each breed, the particular talents of the breed and the Kennel Club standard.