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New York : A Golf Digest Book, 1986.
First edition of this work by the legendary golfer. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Andy Myer. Boldly signed by Sam Snead on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Written with Jerry Tarde.
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New York : Racing Today Publishing Inc, 1993.
August 1993 issue of Post Parade signed by American jockey and Belmont Stakes winner, Julie Krone. Octavo, original wrappers with a portrait of Krone on the front panel, illustrated with advertisements and color photographs. Boldly signed by Julie Krone in black felt tip with a smiley face on the front panel. This issue features anContinue reading "Julie Krone Signed 1993 Post Parade."
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Cambridge : Harvard Business School, 2002.
Early printing of this organizational work by Kotter. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Tim John Kotter.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mike Fender.
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Chicago : Triumph Books, 2001.
First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on the Yankees. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Phil Pepe on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket, sticker to the front panel. Foreword by Yogi Berra.
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London : Hutchinson & Co, [1936].
First edition of this instructional work on tennis by legend Fred Perry. Octavo, original publisher’s teal cloth, frontispiece, illustrated with black and white photographs. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Foreword by H.W. Austin. Uncommon in this condition.
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New York : Pantheon Books, 1982.
First edition of Bocuse’s introduction to French cooking. Quarto, original glossy pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Gamarello. Translated, adapted, and with editors’ notes Philip and Mary Hyman.
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New York : Simon & Schuster, 2003.
First printing of the fourth edition of Robert M. Parker’s first book and definitive classic in the field. Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers. Boldly signed with a star by Robert M. Parker on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near dust jacket. Dust jacket design by Beth Middleworth. Author photograph by the author’sContinue reading "Bordeaux: A Consumer’s Guide to the World’s Finest Wines."
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London : Conran Octopus Ltd, 2000.
First edition. Oblong quarto, original boards. Signed by Terence Conran on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
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Dallas : Taylor Publishing, 1988.
First edition of the re-issue of this work by the legendary golfer. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Buck Ray Good Golfing Byron Nelson.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.
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Peekskill : Printed by Crosby Gaige, 1937.
First edition of Andre L. Simon’s retelling of a day in the life of the Lords of the Star Chamber. Octavo, original boards, engraved headpiece and tailpiece. Signed by the author at the conclusion of his introduction. Very good in the rare original glassine.
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New York : Time Inc., March 25, 2002.
Original March 25, 2002 issue of Sports Illustrated signed by first baseman and designated hitter Jason Giambi. Octavo, original wrappers depicting Giambi on the front cover in his New York Yankees uniform. Boldly signed by him on the front panel. In near fine condition.
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Dallas, TX : Taylor Publishing Company, 1993.
First special 1993 Sponsor edition of Nelson’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s full forest green leatherette with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, illustrated with frontispiece and photographic plates. One of one thousand one hundred copies signed by Byron Nelson on the semi-transparent flyleaf, this is number 58. In near fine condition, bookplateContinue reading "How I Played the Game."
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London : Hamlyn, 1993.
First paperback edition. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. Inscribed by Nigel Short on the half title page. In near fine condition.
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New York : Time Inc., August 5, 1996.
Original Sports Illustrated from August, 1996 of Olympic champion Carl Lewis on the cover. Boldly signed by Carl Lewis on the front cover. In near fine condition.
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London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson , 2000.
First edition of this work by Bonington and Clarke. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. Signed by Chris Bonington and Charles Clarke on the title page. From the library of James Stephen “Steve” Fossett with his bookplate to the pastedown of each volume. American businessman and record-setting aviator Steve Fossett became the first person toContinue reading "Tibet’s Secret Mountain: The Triump of Sepu Kangri."
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London : Rupert Hart-Davis, 1959.
First edition of this “unique among books of maritime adventure” (New York Times Book Review). Octavo, original cloth. From the library of 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 hisContinue reading "Once is Enough."
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Hampshire : Nautical Publishing Company, 1970.
First edition of Nigel Tetley’s account of his final solo voyage around the world his trimaran Victress. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs, charts and diagrams. 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 nonstopContinue reading "Trimaran Solo: The Story of Victress’ Circumnavigation and Last Voyage."
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1967.
Early printing of the revised edition of this comprehensive guide to wines and spirits. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Dan Chapin best wishes Alexis Lichine on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by R. Scuddellari. In collaboration withContinue reading "Alexis Lichine’s New Encyclopedia of Wines & Spirits."
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New York : William Morrow and Company, 1997.
First edition of this work by the legendary golfer. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Harry- Best of luck with your golf Tom Kite.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Bradford Foltz. Written with Mickey Herskowitz.
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London : Ward and Lock, 1863.
First edition of Mills’ humorous work on horse racing. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, gilt vignette to the front panel, frontispiece and two additional plates by Phiz, publishers advertisements. In very good condition.
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New York : Atria Books, 2006.
First edition of this work by the Golden Shark. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Col Steve Thanks for your Support…Look after your shoulder Greg Norman 2KG (drawing).” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Min Choi. Written with Donald T. Phillips.
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Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017.
First edition of this fascinating dual biography of tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout by Brett Helquist. Boldly signed by both Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed of these tennis legends.
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California : The Upper Deck Co, 1992.
Original Upper Deck limited edition collector series 1991-92 autograph sheet remembering the ’71-72 World Champion Los Angeles Lakers. One sheet dated February 26, 1992 in glossy color depicting popular players from the 1971-72 Lakers team including Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Pat Riley, Gail Goodrich, Jim McMillan, and head coach Bill Sharman. Boldly signed by JerryContinue reading "Jerry West Signed Los Angeles Lakers Upper Deck Limited Edition Collector Series 1991-92 Autograph Sheet."
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Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1952.
First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrations. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
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