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2 Vols Antique Book, British Sports and Sportsmen, English, Sporting Reference
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2 Vols Antique Book, British Sports and Sportsmen, English, Sporting Reference

1900 - 1920
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This is 2 large antique volumes of British Sports and Sportsmen. An English, bound and numbered limited edition sporting reference book, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1920.

Two large volumes of sporting interest, compiled by The Sportsman newspaper (1865 - 1924)

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in lightly time worn, intact antique order

Covered in Morocco over board with gold titling and ribbed spine

Numbered limited edition - 464 of 1000 copies

Illustrated with lithographs and photo reproductions

This is two fascinating large antique volumes of British Sports and Sportsmen, with pleasingly illustrated entries of prominent names in the 19th and early 20th century sporting world. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 29cm (11.5'')

Max Depth: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Max Height: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Leather Sporting Books to the 1920s.

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SA1132506
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25283
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This is 2 large antique volumes of British Sports and Sportsmen.
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An English, bound and numbered limited edition sporting reference book, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1920.
London Fine Antiques

Two large volumes of sporting interest, compiled by The Sportsman newspaper (1865 - 1924)

fig 1. A two-volume set of antique red leather-bound books titled British Sports and Sportsmen with gilt lettering and raised spine bands.
fig 1. 2 Vols Antique Book, British Sports and Sportsmen, English, Sporting Reference

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in lightly time worn, intact antique order

Covered in Morocco over board with gold titling and ribbed spine

Numbered limited edition - 464 of 1000 copies

Illustrated with lithographs and photo reproductions

fig 2. A two-volume set of antique red leather-bound books titled British Sports and Sportsmen with gilt lettering and raised spine bands.
fig 2. 2 Vols Antique Book, British Sports and Sportsmen, English, Sporting Reference

This is two fascinating large antique volumes of British Sports and Sportsmen, with pleasingly illustrated entries of prominent names in the 19th and early 20th century sporting world. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 29cm (11.5'')

Max Depth: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Max Height: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Leather Sporting Books to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132506
Dealers Internal Ref
25283
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A two-volume set of antique red leather-bound books titled British Sports and Sportsmen with gilt lettering and raised spine bands.
2 Vols Antique Book, British Sports and Sportsmen, English, Sporting Reference
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A two-volume set of antique red leather-bound books titled British Sports and Sportsmen with gilt lettering and raised spine bands.
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Reference sets such as British Sports and Sportsmen were published during the Edwardian period to document country pursuits, equine breeding, and influential sporting figures, serving as encyclopaedic records for country estate libraries.

Volumes of this caliber were commonly bound in full or half leather, such as calfskin or morocco, decorated with genuine gold leaf tooling, raised spine bands, and durable cloth or marbled paper boards.

Authentic volumes exhibit natural patination and wear to the leather edges, clear impressions from hand-tooled gilt lettering, firm sewing along the spine structure, and period-appropriate typography on the title page.

These volumes can be stacked horizontally on a side table to create height for decorative objects, arranged vertically between bookends on a desk, or integrated into a dark wood bookcase for visual warmth.

Keep volumes stored upright in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid applying liquid cleaners or unverified leather polishes directly to gilt areas.
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