Dick Luckman (31 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Dark red cloth binding with gilt lettering and design is faded, stained and bumped. upper edgee of text block is gilt, other sides rough cut, hindges are loose, inside front end paper missing, inside rear end paper torn, some staininging and foxxing, interesting photographs and illustrations.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition. lacks plateopposite page 164, . Demy 8vo; (viii),(352)+[18 plates]pp. Cream decorative cloth, covers little soiled and worn.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the remarkable life of Tod Sloan, a legendary jockey who revolutionized the sport with his innovative "monkey on the stick" riding style. From his humble beginnings in Indiana to his meteoric rise to fame in England and America, Sloan's story is a captivating tale of triumph, adversity, and the enduring passion for horses. Through Sloan's own reminiscences and insights from those who knew him best, the author paints a vivid portrait of a complex and enigmatic figure. Sloan's early struggles, his determination to overcome his fear of horses, and his eventual mastery of the track are chronicled with engaging detail. The book also explores the social and cultural milieu of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering a glimpse into the world of horse racing and its colorful characters. Beyond the thrilling races and high-stakes bets, this book grapples with themes of perseverance, self-belief, and the transformative power of human-animal connection. Sloan's unconventional approach to riding not only changed the sport but also challenged traditional notions of horsemanship. His story reminds us that innovation and a deep understanding of our animal companions can lead to extraordinary achievements. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the fascinating experiences of the author, a young man embarking on a life of adventure with little more in his pockets than an array of peculiar gadgets and a passion for horse racing and gambling. Despite his lack of foresight when it came to packing for his voyage, the authorâs journey takes him from the racecourses and bookies of England to the wilds of Australia, where he witnesses the nascent years of the gambling industry and horse racing down under. Engaging and humorous throughout, the author positions himself amidst the bookmakers and layers of his time, sharing his first-hand experiences with notable personalities, and unpacking the social context that made betting on the races such a popular pastime. This book provides a unique and insightful look into the early days of gambling in both England and Australia, and will appeal to both racing enthusiasts and those interested in the historical development of gaming. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Beige boards with black title and gilt decoration to front and spine. Gilt top page edge. Binding showing at "List of Illustrations" page vii. Toning to small portion of pages 14-15 where a newspaper article was laid in. Toning to endpapers.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Signed limited edition, no.7 of 25. Demy 8vo; (viii),352 +[19 plates]pp. Cream decorative cloth , covers soiled, , contents nice and clean, Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Signed limited edition, no.4 of 25. Demy 8vo; (viii),(352)+[19 plates]pp. Cream decorative cloth over bevelled boards, a very nice copy, Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Limited Edition, copy 26 of 200 signed copiesWith 32 illustrations, ,original green cloth, pp310, scarce limited edition. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Good. New York: Brentano's, 1915. 1st edition. 8vo. xvi,310pp. Illus. Good book. Owner's name on front free endpage. Hinges started. (horses, horse racing) Inquire if you need further information.

Octavo; VG-/no-DJ; Dark red fabric spine with rubbing on edges, age toned spine, small closed tear on top front joint, apart from that, binding strong; Textblock has minor wear on deckled edges, age toned end papers, foxing on a few pages, cracking along gutters of verso of front end paper and half title page, otherwise, free of underlining/highlighting, and includes a personal inscription on front end paper by famed American lawyer and bibliophile DeCoursey Fales dated 1915; pp 310. 1253464. Rockville Non-Retail Listings.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 350pp. Well illustrated throughout with full page plates. Interesting biography gambling literature reference/interest. First ed - scarce as such. A very good copy -clean and bright with the lightest of expected handling wear. PARROTT BOOKS - established for over 20 years offering a prompt friendly and efficient service.

Each some 60(+/-) pages on thick paper with few singleside printed glossy plates (mainly racing-horses). - Publisher's darker-red half-morocco binding over 5 gilt-ornamented slightly raised bands with grained grey panels and leather corners, all edges gilt; lex.-8vo.(ca. 24 x 16,5 x 7,5 cm; ca. 1,5 kg.). *** [Ausklingender FRÜHLINGS-VERKAUF bis Donnerstag, den 14.05.2026 / Expiring SPRING-SALE until Thursday, May 14, 2026: immer noch um fast 50% REDUZIERTER PREIS / PRICE-REDUCTION of yet almost 50%; ehemaliger Preis / previously EUR 165,-] --- EXTREMELY RARE COLLECTION OF THE FIRST SERIES OF THE SPORTS-PERIODICAL (mainly on horse-racing). The only proof of its existence is a chapter in 'SHARPS, FLATS, GAMBLERS AND RACEHORSES' by A. Dick Luckman (London 1914) which contains a detailed description of its foundation and progress. - Leatherparts of the binding partly rubbed; A VERY GOOD COPY.

Hard. Condition: Good Minus. No Jacket. Some staining to boards, lightly rubbed, bookplate to front pastedown, endpapers browned, title pages foxed, with the odd minor patch of foxing throughout, else a clean and tidy copy, plates bright. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. (vii) 350pp. Buff buckram boards with black and gilt titles and decorations to front and spine. Teg. Ownership inscription to top of title page. Boards lightly bumped. Frontispiece loose. Otherwise a very pleasing clean and tight copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. First edition. Signed limited edition, no.2 of 25. Demy 8vo; (viii),(352)+[19 plates]pp. Cream decorative cloth over bevelled boards with black and gilt illustrations, gilt titles, on spine and upper board. Light general wear and minor soiling, slight creasing to some corners. Binding square and tight. Top edge gilt. Clean within. B/w plates. One of a limited edition of twenty-five to have been printed on hand-made paper. Signed by the author on the limitation leaf. A 'Very Good' copy. Signed by Author(s).

[12] pp.; 27.7 x 21.6 cm.; staple bound; black-and-white; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed Periodical sized booklet published by United States Servicemen's Fund [ USSF ] on the occasion of its salute to the GI Movement on Sunday, November 21, 1971 at Lincoln Center's Philharmonic Hall, New York. Edited by Michael C. Luckman, Susan Eva Heuman, and Dick van der Heijden. Very Good. Light staining to covers and mild wear. Three holes punched along spine edge.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 400.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1914 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 408 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 408 Language: English.

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.