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View our selection of rare and vintage sports and leisure books and ephemera below. Find items related to golf, baseball, football, fox hunting, fishing, or whatever leisure activity you are searching for. Be sure to check back often for new product additions as our catalog changes frequently, sometimes daily.

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The Golfer’s Manual. Being an Historical and Descriptive Account of the National Game of Scotland by ‘A Keen Hand’ and originally Published in 1857 and now Reprinted with an Introduction by Bernard Darwin.

Darwin, Bernard

The Golfer’s Manual. Being an Historical and Descriptive Account of the National Game of Scotland by ‘A Keen Hand’ and originally Published in 1857 and now Reprinted with an Introduction by Bernard Darwin.

London : The Dropmore Press, 1947.

First edition. Limited to 750 numbered copies, this is number 324. Small octavo, original cloth. Text printed on hand made paper with wood engraved frontispiece. Bookplate, near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light toning. Housed in a custom slipcase.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-86781

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The Incredible Giants.

Meany, Tom [Leo Durocher]

The Incredible Giants.

New York : A.S. Barnes and Company, 1955.

First edition of this work on the Giants. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To my old pal, Al, Tom Meany.” Additionally signed by baseball hall of famer Leo Durocher on the title page. Durocher was nicknamedLeo the Lip and Lippy, was a professional baseball player,Continue reading "The Incredible Giants."

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-120627

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In the Track of Speed.

Moss, Stirling

In the Track of Speed.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1957.

First edition of this early work by the legendary driver. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Signed by Stirling Moss on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-110914

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Autograph Note Signed.

Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem [Bill Walton]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Autograph Note Signed.

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Rare autograph note signed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to fellow basketball player Bill Walton. Duodecimo, note card featuring a color design of the player shooting a basketball on the recto and a black and white design of the player with a basketball in hand on the verso. Inscribed on the verso by Abdul-Jabbar in blue ballpoint,Continue reading "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Autograph Note Signed."

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-151764

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Fore! The Call of the Links.

Webling, Walter Hastings

Fore! The Call of the Links.

Boston and New York : H.M. Caldwell Co, 1909.

First edition of this poetic and reflective celebration of golf. Duodecimo, pictorial half-cloth, frontispiece, illustrated throughout. In very good condition. A nice copy of a notoriously fragile book.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-148675

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Lives of the Hunted.

Seton-Thompson, Ernest

Lives of the Hunted.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1901.

First edition of this collection of stories. Octavo, original cloth, with over 200 drawings. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To S.D. Green with best wishes of Ernest Seton-Thompson.” Seton Thompson has added a drawing of a bear paw. In near fine condition.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-79038

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All In: An Autobiography.

King, Billie Jean

All In: An Autobiography.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.

First edition of the tennis champion’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Billie Jean King and twice by jacket illustrator Chip Kidd, on the front panel and again on the rear panel. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chip Kidd.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-145811

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French Provincial Cooking.

David, Elizabeth

French Provincial Cooking.

London : Michael Joseph, 1960.

First British edition of the author’s landmark work on European cooking. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth, top stain red, title page vignette, illustrated throughout. Near fine in a good dust jacket with chipping and losses to the spine and rear panel. Illustrated by Juliet Renny.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-152136

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Frank Shorter Signed 1970 Sports Illustrated Magazine.

Shorter, Frank

Frank Shorter Signed 1970 Sports Illustrated Magazine.

New York : Sports Illustrated, 1970.

Rare original August 1970 issue of Sports Illustrated magazine signed by inspirational Olympic gold medalist Frank Shorter. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with advertisements and color photographs. Boldly signed by Shorter on the front cover. This issue features a six page article on the 1970 Olympic Games titled, “Don’t Drink the Water.” In near fineContinue reading "Frank Shorter Signed 1970 Sports Illustrated Magazine."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-148711

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The Education of a Golfer.

Snead, Sam; Al Stump

The Education of a Golfer.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1962.

First edition of this work by the legendary golfer, who became golf’s biggest money winner. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial half-cloth, frontispiece, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Dr. C.C. Blackwell Best wishes and good luck Doc. Sam Snead.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. WrittenContinue reading "The Education of a Golfer."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-150546

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Raging Bull II: Continuing the Story of Jake La Motta.

La Motta, Jake; Chris Anderson and Sharon McGehee

Raging Bull II: Continuing the Story of Jake La Motta.

Secaucus, NJ : Lyle Stuart, 1986.

First edition of the sequel to Raging Bull. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Harvey Jake La Motta Raging Bull.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Tim Gaydos.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-134250

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Hugh Johnson’s Modern Encyclopedia of Wine.

Johnson, Hugh

Hugh Johnson’s Modern Encyclopedia of Wine.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1983.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Hugh Johnson. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Anthony.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-119739

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A Picture History of the America’s Cup.

Rousmaniere, John

A Picture History of the America’s Cup.

Connecticut : Mystic Seaport Museum Stores, 1989.

First limited edition of this history of the America’s Cup yacht racing competition from 1851 through 1988. Quarto, bound in full brown leather with gilt titles to the spine, double gilt ruling to the front panel, title page vignette photograph of the Cup, illustrated profusely with photographs of the America’s Cup taken by the RosenfeldContinue reading "A Picture History of the America’s Cup."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-150977

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Clarence Thomas Signed Baseball.

Thomas, Clarence

Clarence Thomas Signed Baseball.

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Rawlings Official Major League Baseball signed in full by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in blue ball point. Thomas has often expressed his affection for baseball, recalling his childhood playing the game in Georgia and following professional teams as a devoted fan. In near fine condition.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-149163

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Greg Norman: My Story.

Norman, Greg

Greg Norman: My Story.

London : Harrap, 1983.

First edition of the legendary golfer’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Polizzi Family Great friends and even greater people… Thanks for all your help good health always Greg 9.27.85.” Written with Don Lawrence. Foreword by Peter Alliss. Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Greg Norman: My Story."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-139401

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Golf My Way.

Nicklaus, Jack

Golf My Way.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1974.

Early printing of this classic golf instructional. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated by Jim McQueen. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To Todd Good Luck Jack Nicklaus.” In very good condition. Written with Ken Bowden. Foreword by Jack Grout.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-145729

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Raging Bull II: Continuing the Story of Jake La Motta.

La Motta, Jake; Chris Anderson and Sharon McGehee

Raging Bull II: Continuing the Story of Jake La Motta.

Secaucus, NJ : Lyle Stuart, 1986.

First edition of the sequel to Raging Bull. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “My friend Lee Raging Bull Jake LaMotta.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Tim Gaydos.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-146258

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Led Zeppelin: Live Dreams.

Ratner, Lawrence; Designed by Balazs Szabo [Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham]

Led Zeppelin: Live Dreams.

Chicago : Margaux Publishing, 1993.

First edition of this illustrated work from the Laurance Ratner collection of photographs. Quarto, original black cloth with decorative metallic bas relief frame designed by Balazs Szabo, slipcase. No. 30 from an edition limited to 2000 copies. Signed by Laurance Ratner and inscribed by Szabo in silver ink on front free endpaper, “To Lenny TheContinue reading "Led Zeppelin: Live Dreams."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-133294

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Stirling Moss’s Book of Motor Sport.

Moss, Stirling

Stirling Moss’s Book of Motor Sport.

London : Cassell and Company, 1955.

First edition of Moss’ classic book of motor sport. Octavo, original cloth, profusely illustrated. Signed by Stirling Moss on the title page. Edited by Wayne Mineau. Foreword by Raymond Baxter. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-144362

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George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, and Gerald Ford Signed 1992 Flashback Decision Trading Card.

Bush, George H.W.; Barbara Bush; Gerald Ford

George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, and Gerald Ford Signed 1992 Flashback Decision Trading Card.

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1992 Flashback Decision trading card picturing past United States presidents and first ladies. Boldly signed by George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, and Gerald Ford next to their respective image. In fine condition. The piece measures 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-151820

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Fanny at Chez Panisse: A Child’s Restaurant Adventures With 46 Recipes.

Waters, Alice with Bob Carrau and Patricia Curtan

Fanny at Chez Panisse: A Child’s Restaurant Adventures With 46 Recipes.

New York : Harper Collins Publishers, 1992.

First edition of this children’s book by the creator of Chez Panisse. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Lindsay, Alice Waters.” Additionally inscribed by the illustrator on the half-title page with a drawing of herself holding flowers and pointing at the inscription,Continue reading "Fanny at Chez Panisse: A Child’s Restaurant Adventures With 46 Recipes."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-145492

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Quest for Glory: Successes in South African Sport.

Marnewick, Michael [Gary Player]

Quest for Glory: Successes in South African Sport.

Capetown : Zebra Press, 2010.

First edition of this work on South African sport. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author to golfing legend Gary Player on the half-title page, “To Gary Player Thank you so much for your inspirational thoughts and conversation! Warm Regards, Michael Marnewick.” In fine condition. Foreword by John Smit.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-145713

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Nine Bad Shots of Golf and What To Do About Them.

Dante, Jim and Leo Diegel with Collaboration with Len Elliot

Nine Bad Shots of Golf and What To Do About Them.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1947.

First edition, later printing. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To: Julian Lovitt Here’s hoping you improve your game. Golfingly Jim Dante 4/24/48.” Light rubbing, near fine in a very good dust jacket with some chips and tears. Uncommon signed.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-38032

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Wonderful World of the Automobile.

Purdy, Ken

Wonderful World of the Automobile.

London : Macgibbon and Kee, 1961.

First edition of this work by legendary automobile writer Ken Purdy. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Jesse, with best wishes, Ken Hawlchurst, Kent 2 1962.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Jozef Gross.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-129763

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