Hargrove Alfred E (41 results)

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

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to archery, with historical details, information on archery in different cultures throughout the ages, anecdotes of notable events and battles, a glossary of archery terms, and much more. Anecdotes of Archery constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in the history of archery, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Aethiopia, the King of, Sends a Bow to Cambyses, Agincourt, Battle Of, Alans, Huns, and Dacii, Remarkable for Archery, Albyn Archers, Edinburgh, Alfred the Great an Archer, Archers of the White Rose, York, Archery, Revival of, Archery, the revival, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

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

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to archery, with historical details, information on archery in different cultures throughout the ages, anecdotes of notable events and battles, a glossary of archery terms, and much more. Anecdotes of Archery constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in the history of archery, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Aethiopia, the King of, Sends a Bow to Cambyses, Agincourt, Battle Of, Alans, Huns, and Dacii, Remarkable for Archery, Albyn Archers, Edinburgh, Alfred the Great an Archer, Archers of the White Rose, York, Archery, Revival of, Archery, the revival, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 344 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.77 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

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.…

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis 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 w.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Sonstiges. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Published in York in 1845, bound in the original boards with later replacement cloth spine, armorial bookplate of its original owner John Dearman Birchall, just under 9 inches tall, 316 pages plus a separately paginated 19 page publication at rear with its own title page being an account of the grand national archery meeting held on Knavesmire in York in June 1845, original boards darkened with some edge wear, internally a few small marks else contents generally nice and clean.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition thus, 1845. Fine colour-printed title page and printed title page. Frontispiece and five engraved plates throughout. Folding pedigree of Robin Hood. Presentation copy as follows, "Presented to J. Hughes Esquire, Of Donnington Priory, Berks, as a trifling acknowledgment of many favors received by the author", dated June 8th, 1845. This presentation on front free endpaper. Some water staining to the early and last pages. Publishers red gilt decorated cloth is rubbed, marked and very slightly bubbled, some very light fraying to edges and corners. Still generally a very good solid copy. An interesting presentation copy. Illustrated with engravings. (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

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Cloth. Condition: Good. First edition. The first edition thus of this detailed work on archery, this edition being much expanded, and illustrated. The first edition thus of this illustrated study of the history of archery, an expansive work on the sport.The work of E. Hargrove was first published in 1792, this is the second published edition, and is considerably revised and lengthened by a descendent of the author, Alfred E. Hargrove, who includes a chapter on Robin Hood, a glossary of terms, and an account of 'the principal existing societies of Archers'.Illustrated with a frontispiece, five plates, and a folding pedigree.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Spine is faded. Light bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. A few light marks and patches of rubbing to the cloth. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean, with a few scattered spots and handling marks. Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 262.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. First edition. A scarce mid nineteenth century study of the history of archery. With a delightful chapter on the cultural influence of Robin Hood. The scarce first edition thus of this illustrated study of the history of archery. The work of E. Hargrove first published in 1792, this is the second published edition, and is considerably revised and lengthened by a descendent of the author, Alfred E. Hargrove, who includes a chapter on Robin Hood, a glossary of terms, and an account of 'the principal existing societies of Archers'.Illustrated with a colour title page, frontispiece, folding pedigree, and four further plates. Lacking one plate.Inscription, dated 1932, to the front free endpaper. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Boards detached. Majority of back strip absent. Inscription to front free endpaper. First seventy two pages detached, and held together by one cord only. Four further gatherings detached, and majority of remaining working loose. Pages age toned due to paper type. One plate missing. Fair. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 344.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1847 edition. 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. 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 and contains approximately 32 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English.…