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Danielson, Richard E

Martha Doyle and Other Sporting Memories.

New York : The Derrydale Press, 1938.

First edition of Danielson’s collection of sporting memories. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated by Edwin Megargee. One of 1250 numbered copies, this is number 775. In near fine condition.

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$30.00
Item Number: RRB-116031
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Richards, Vincent "Vinnie"

Stroking with “Vinnie” Richards.

New York : Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co, .

First edition pamphlet of tennis pro “Vinnie” Richards demonstrating his renowned tennis serve, drive, volley, slice, and racket grip. Stapled pamphlet opening vertically with sequential halftones and filmstrip border. Photo portrait of Vinnie Richards on the cover holding tennis rackets and trophy, published by Dunlop Tire & Rubber Company with advertisements for their tennis balls,Continue reading "Stroking with “Vinnie” Richards."

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$35.00
Item Number: RRB-81264
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Brown, Kenneth

The Medchester Club.

New York : The Derrydale Press, 1938.

First edition of the author’s collection of hunting reminiscences and tales of horsemanship. Octavo, original cloth with labels to the spine and front panel lettered in gilt, illustrated by Smithson Broadhead. One of 950 numbered copies, this is number 814. In near fine condition.

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$35.00
Item Number: RRB-116384
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Allcard, Edward C

Temptress Returns.

London : Putnam & Co., Ltd, 1952.

First edition of English yachtsman Edward C. Allcard’s detailed account of his second solo trip across the Atlantic aboard the yawl Temptress. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece, illustrated. From the library of James Stephen “Steve” Fossett with his bookplate to the pastedown. American businessman and record-setting aviator Steve Fossett became the first person toContinue reading "Temptress Returns."

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$50.00
Item Number: RRB-115755
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Rickenbacker, Captain Edward V

Seven Came Through: Rickenbacker’s Full Story Including His Message to America.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday, Doran and Company, Inc, 1943.

First edition, early printing of Rickenbacker’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket.

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$50.00
Item Number: RRB-145973
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Sussman, Gerald

The Official Sex Manual: A Modern Approach to the Art and Techniques of Coginus.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1965.

First edition, early printing. Small octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Near fine in very good price-clipped dust jacket, name to the front free endpaper. Illustrated by Sam Salant.

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$50.00
Item Number: RRB-146101
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Player, Gary

Gary Player’s Golf Secrets.

Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Prentice Hall, 1962.

First edition of Gary Player’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light shelfwear.

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$60.00
Item Number: RRB-151415
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Dunn, Bob

Magic For All.

New York : The Citadel Press, 1946.

First edition of this work in popular magic literature. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated throughout with sketches on how to perform magic tricks by the author Bob Dunn. In good condition with soiling and spotting to the panels.

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$65.00
Item Number: RRB-149960
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Krone, Julie

Julie Krone Signed 1989 Sports Illustrated.

New York : The Time Inc Magazine Company, 1989.

May 1989 issue of Sports Illustrated signed by American jockey and Belmont Stakes winner, Julie Krone. Octavo, original wrappers with a portrait of Krone in her jockey gear right after a race on the front panel, illustrated with advertisements and color photographs. Boldly signed by Julie Krone in black felt tip with a smiley faceContinue reading "Julie Krone Signed 1989 Sports Illustrated."

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$75.00
Item Number: RRB-152277
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Baldwin, Alec

Alec Baldwin Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of American actor Alec Baldwin. Duodecimo, one page, black and white photograph of Alec Baldwin by Albert Sanchez, boldly signed by him in blue felt tip, “Health & Happiness! Alec Baldwin.” In fine condition.

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$75.00
Item Number: RRB-146564
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Leach, Henry

The Spirit of the Links.

London : Methuen & Company, 1907.

First edition of this collection of essays on the game of golf. Octavo, original cloth. Notes to the endpaper, in good condition.

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$75.00
Item Number: RRB-76433
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Irwin, Wallace

Nautical Lays of a Landsman.

New York : Dodd, Mead, & Company, 1904.

First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a good dust jacket with some chips and tears. Illustrated with plates by Peter Newell.

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$95.00
Item Number: RRB-657
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Flower, Raymond with a foreword by Jean-Clause Killy

The History of Skiing and other Winter Sports.

New York : Angus & Robertson, 1976.

First publication by Angus and Robertson of this engaging narrative of winter sports. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. From the library of  Madeleine K. Albright. Albright was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State. She acted under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001, leading theContinue reading "The History of Skiing and other Winter Sports."

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$95.00
Item Number: RRB-149003
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Palmer, Arnold; Chris Schenkel [Narrator]

Personal Golf Instructions From Driver Thru Putter.

New York : Sports Champions, Inc., 1962.

Original record album set on the fundamentals of golf from golfing legend Arnold Palmer. A 24 page book of instructions is included and adhered inside the center fold. In very good condition with rubbing, toning, and the text block of the book of instructions detached. Both original records included. Narrated by Chris Schenkel. Housed inContinue reading "Personal Golf Instructions From Driver Thru Putter."

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$100.00
Item Number: RRB-150830
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Eaton, Shirley; Foreword by Roger Moore

Shirley Eaton’s Golden Touch: An Intimate Diary of Poems.

Tennessee : Concept Productions, 2006.

First edition of this diary by the famed actress of James Bond’s Goldfinger. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Signed by the author on the title page, “Best wishes Shirley Eaton Enjoy.” In fine condition. Foreword by Roger Moore.

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$100.00
Item Number: RRB-123244
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Shepperd, Tad

Pack & Paddock.

New York : The Derrydale Press, 1938.

First edition of this collection of poems of the hunt. Small octavo, original publishers three quarters morocco with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt with others uncut, illustrated by Paul Brown. One of 950 numbered copies, this is number 551. In fine condition. Bookplate.

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$100.00
Item Number: RRB-116893
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Rosen, Michael

Rude Rhymes: Mother Goose Goes Behind the Bike Shed.

London : Andre Deutsch Limited, 1989.

Early printing. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers as issue. Inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “hello Eileen Michael Rosen was here.” In fine condition.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-82141
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Levy, Bill

The Derby.

Cleveland and New York : The World Publishing Company, 1967.

First edition of this entertaining inside look at the greatest horse race in America. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth, top stain orange, illustrated profusely with black and white photographs by Mike Tonegawa. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Canfield and Shook.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-151382
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Grand, Gordon

Old Man and Other Colonel Weatherford Stories.

New York : The Derrydale Press, 1934.

First edition of the third book in the great sporting writer’s Colonel Weatherford series. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated with paintings by William J. Hays influding tissue-guarded frontispiece. One of 1450 copies printed for Eugene V. Connett at the Derrydale Press. Bookplate. In near fine condition.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-116018
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Compiled by Milbourne Christopher

The Sphinx: Golden Jubilee Book of Magic. A Selection of Tricks From the Pages of the Magazine.

New York : Sphinx Publishing Corporation, 1951.

First edition of this commemorative anthology celebrating the first fifty years of The Sphinx. Octavo, original wrappers, with black and white illustrations. In near fine condition. Compiled by Milbourne Christopher. Illustrated by Sid Lorraine. Introduction by John Mulholland.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-150362
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Revson, Peter

Speed with Style: The Autobiography of Peter Revson.

London : William Kimber, 1974.

First edition of this racing legend’s autobiography, published posthumously. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Phipps Photographic.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-151076
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Perry, Bryon. Foreward by Dow Finsterwald Jr

The Ryder Cup Meets the Monster: A Collection of Words and Pictures Commemorating Golf’s Crown Jewel.

Bingham Farms, Michigan : Premiere Publishing LLC, 2004.

First edition of this work dedicated to ‘golf’s crown jewel’: The Ryder Cup. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Inscribed by Dow Finsterwald on the title page, “To Robert: Hope you enjoy ‘Golf’s greatest event,’ Best Wishes, Dow Finsterwald Jr.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-89015
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Taylor, Joshua

The Lure of the Links.

London : Heath Cranton Limited, 1920.

First edition of this memoir, observations and anecdotes from Taylor’s life in golf. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-75989
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Chichester, Francis

Alone Across The Atlantic.

New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1961.

First edition of this work by the famed explorer. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. From the library of James Stephen “Steve” Fossett with his bookplate to the pastedown. American businessman and record-setting aviator Steve Fossett became the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in 2002 in his 10-story high balloon SpiritContinue reading "Alone Across The Atlantic."

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$150.00
Item Number: RRB-112552
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