Language: English
Published by Longmans Green and Co., London, 1899
Seller: MAE Books, Dunoon, ARL, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Charles Whymper and Captain Alexander (illustrator). 2nd Edition. Usual brown decorative cloth. Mild bumping to extremities. Previous owner's inked inscription on reverse of front end paper. Clean and tidy throughout, and firm. 1894 Second Edition of the 1892 original, with numerous corrections and additions.
Language: English
Published by Longmans, Green & Co., 1892
Seller: Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Webster, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition. Minor blemishes to boards. Binding solid, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 1892 Hard Cover. xiv, 464 pp. Engraved frontispiece and plates, numerous diagrams throughout text. Includes: Skating: Introduction; The Origin and Development of Skating; First Principles of Skating, and Suggestions to Beginners; Figure-skating; Skating as Recreation; Holland; Early Racing, and Some Records of the National Skating Association; Modern Racing; Training; Style in Skating; Curling; Tobogganing; Ice-sailing; Bandy; Index.
Condition: New.
Published by Longmans, Green & Co., 1892
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Large page hardcover, limited from a run of 250 books, this volume is copy 128 as marked by the limitation page. No dust jacket, book is in a plastic protector. Book shows some shelf & handling wear, including some edge wear. Pages are slightly worn on their edges, interiors are intact with unmarked text. Good reading copy.
Published by London: Longmans, Green and co, 1892., 1892
First Edition
Condition: Good. First edition (hardback). 12mo (19cm by 14cm), xiv, 464pp. Frontispiece, plates, text illustrations. Original decorated brown cloth, gilt titling to the spine. Light rubbing of the binding, scattered foxing of the contents, bookplate and short ownership inscription. Overall, this book is in good condition.
Language: English
Published by LONGMANS GREEN, London, 1902
Seller: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, United Kingdom
Pictorial Boards. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Third Edition. xv + 464pp, including index, very well illustrated with b/w plates and text drawings, some occasional foxing, bound in original brown pictorial boards of the Badminton Library, boards slightly marked o/w in very good condition, Longmans, Green, and Co., London, 1902.
Published by London: Longmans Green and Co., 1894
Seller: Mark Westwood Books PBFA, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Badminton Libary. Octavo: xv, 464pp., frontispiece, plates and text illustrations. Very good in original decorated cloth.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Series: Badminton Library. xv 464p original half calf binding with gilt arms to front, spine expertly repaired with cloth spine and new title label, many illustrations throughout, plenty of skating, inserted in a newspaper clipping Roxana Waterson about Skating in the Fens (1981) Language: English.
Published by Longmans, Green, 1894
Seller: Leabeck Books, Steventon, OXON, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1894. (The Badminton Library). Second edition. With contributions on Curling (Rev. John Kerr), Toboganning (Ormond Hake), Ice-Sailing (Henry A. Buck), Bandy (C.G. Tebbutt. xv[i]+464p. 11 black & white plates including frontispiece with tissue guard, and over 80 illustrations in the text. Illustrated by Charles Whymper and Captain R.M. Alexander and from photographs. Ex-lib with library label on front free endpaper but no other markings. Paper and page edges toned, but good internally with just very slight foxing to a few pages. Bound in publisher's illustrated brown boards, worn at extremities and faded to spine.
Published by Longmans, Green & Co, 1892
Seller: Voltaire and Rousseau Bookshop, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. (Ref.KK3 ) Light brown cloth boards with black and white titles to front and black decoration. Gilt titles and design to spine. Apart from author's names and figure-skating drawing on spine, titles are faded away. Front cover titles are partially faded due to scuffing. Some small stains to rear boards. Greyed top and foredge. Yellowed endpapers. Some play to boards. Binding starting to loosen. Usual edgewear. Reasonable reading copy.
Published by Little Brown, Boston, MA, 1892
Seller: Antiquarian Golf, Pepperell, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Ediiton. Illustrated. 464 pages. Covers protected by mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Longmans, Green & Co, London, 1892
Hardcover. Illustrated brown cloth boards, silver and black lettering along with gilt lettering and gilt design on spine; illustrated end papers, bw frontispiece with protective guard, bw illustrated title page; xiv, 464 pp, bw illustrations throughout. From The Badminton library of sports and pastimes series. With contributions on Curling, Tobogganing, ice-sailing, bandy. Illustrated by Charles Whymper and Captain R.M. Alexander and from photographs. VG ( light shelfwear to boards and text block, text and illustrations are otherwise clean and clear.).
Published by Boston: Little, Brown; London: Longmans, Green, 1892
Seller: Richard Cady Rare Books, Prescott, AZ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo; xiv, 464 pages; brown cloth pictorially blocked in black, white, dark brown and gilt with title and sporting scene. Light green patterned endpapers. A very nice copy of the first edition, partially unopened. Profusely illustrated with plates, illus. from photographs, cuts in the text and diagrams by Charles Whymper and Captain R. M. Alexander. Laid-in a little photograph (1 1/8 by 1 inch) of two little boys circa 1890 with hockey sticks.
Published by Longmans, Green, and Co., London, 1892
Seller: Aldous Books, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. The book features an original gilt-decorated pictorial brown cloth hardcover, although the gilt has faded and is not as vibrant as it once was. There is some wear along the edges, as well as surface blemishes on the covers. However, overall, the book is in very good condition. The spine remains intact, with some wear at both the top and bottom. The binding is perfectly secure, and aside from some foxing, there are no significant flaws in the pages. The book is illustrated throughout. Disclaimer: Postage rates may be subject to change depending on the weight of the books. For the heavier and/ or multivolume sets, the cost will be determined using the prices displayed below. UK: £7 per kg EU: £10 per kg USA: £12 per kg If you have any queries, please get in touch.
Language: English
Published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2016
ISBN 10: 1358675864 ISBN 13: 9781358675867
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Gebunden. Condition: New.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the sport of skating, covering both its history and practical application. The author traces the development of skating from its origins as a utilitarian mode of transport to its present-day status as a popular recreational activity. The book also provides detailed instructions on the various techniques involved in skating, from basic strokes to advanced maneuvers. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced skater, you'll find valuable information in this book. The author's insights into the history and techniques of skating make this book an essential read for anyone interested in this exhilarating sport. 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.
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Language: English
Published by Longmans, 1892
Seller: Compton Books, Guildford, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Skating by J. M. Heathcote and C. G. Tebbutt, Figure Skating by T. Maxwell Witham with contributions on Curling (Rev John Kerr) Tobogganing (Ormandy Hake) Ice-sailing (Henry A. Buck, Bandy (C. G. Tebbutt). Illustrated by Charles Whymper and Captain R. M. Alexander and from Photographs. 1892, 464p, attractive tight binding. Bounds by Mudies the London based bookbinder renowned for quality. Half leather, raised bands, gilt decorations to the spine and covers, covers marbled as is the endpapers, gilt top, prize plate to paste down from Royal School, Armagh.
Language: English
Published by London, Longmans, Green and Co.,, 1892
Seller: Antiquariat Matthias Drummer, Berlin, Germany
XIV, 464 Seiten, Aus der Reihe "The Badminton Library of Sports And Pastimes". Mit zahlreichen Holzstichen von Charles Whymper und R.M. Alexander und mit grafischen Darstellungen der Figuren. Mit Statistiken und durch Register erschlossen. In englischer Sprache. Schönmetzler/Moser Seite 55. Rückenkanten beschabt, Innengelenke geplatzt, Bindung gelockert. Stockfleckig, vereinzelt stärker Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 912 Original-Leinen, 14x19cm, Zustand: 3-.
Published by Longmans Green, 1894
Seller: kellow books, Chipping norton, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 464 pages 2nd edition fullyrevised slight spotting to first 6 pages ow contents fine conditionBoards slightly darkened spine more so ow vg condition Includes tobogganing Ice sailing and Bandy.
Published by London. Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd. 1892 1st edition, 1892
Seller: PROCTOR / THE ANTIQUE MAP & BOOKSHOP, DORCHESTER, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Hardback. 8vo. (approx 7.5 x 5.5 ins.) Original brown pictorial cloth with gilt lettering and design to spine. Decorative endpapers. In very good condition. Corners and ends of spine slightly rubbed. Original bookseller label to front endpaper ?Mawson, Swan & Morgan, Newcastle Upon Tyne.? A couple of minor marks to endpapers, mark to edge of intro page, Else a very clean and tight copy. A scarce copy of the Badminton Library Series. 464pp. Illustrated by Charles Whymper and Captain R. M. Alexander and from Photographs.
Language: English
Published by Longman , Green and Co, 1892
Hardcover. Condition: Good. The Badminton Library of Sports & Pastimes. One of 250 Large Paper copies. Illustrated by Charles Whymper and Capt. R.M. Alexander, and from photographs. Small 4to, leather backed orange cloth with gilt armorial device on front cover; . Nice clean copy.
Published by Longmans Green and Co, London, 1894
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. xv -464 pp, armorial bookplate to the front paste down. Spotting to the frontis tissue guard and to title page, occasional light spotting to contents. the contents clean and tight with no marks or inscriptions. Publishers brown decorative cloth gilt title and skating vignette to the spine. The binding clean and tight with no marks, splits or chips. The second edition has numerous additions and corrections.
Language: English
Published by London, Longmans, Green and Co.,,, 1892
Seller: Antiquariat Matthias Drummer, Berlin, Germany
XIV, 464 Seiten, Aus der Reihe "The Badminton Library of Sports And Pastimes". Mit zahlreichen Holzstichen von Charles Whymper und R.M. Alexander und mit grafischen Darstellungen der Figuren. Mit Statistiken und durch Register erschlossen. In englischer Sprache. Schönmetzler/Moser Seite 55. Rückenenden gestaucht, die Einbandecken beschabt, Namenkürzel auf dem Vorsatzblatt. Bis Seite 152 am oberen Rand unsauber aufgeschnitten, danach teilweise nicht aufgeschnitten. Insgesamt aber durchaus ordentliches und sauberes Exemplar Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 897 Original-Leinen, 14x19cm, Zustand: 3.
Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Aceptable. . (illustrator). London. Longmans, Green, and Cº. Imp. Spottiswoode and C.º 1892. 19x13 cm. XIV + 464 págs. Ilust. Tela edit. impresa. Texto en inglés. Ex Libris anterior propietario. # deportes.
Published by London Longmans Green & Co, 1892
Seller: Stephen Wilkinson Fine Books, Near Ventnor, Isle of Wight, IOW, United Kingdom
First Edition
First Edition: Hardback, brown illustrated bds., gold titles and decs to spine, black and white titles to front bd., 140 x 195 mm., 1.kg. (extra postage), 464 pp., with Index, illustrated frontis with tissue guard and illustrated throughout by Charles Whymper and Captain R. M. Alexander and from photographs, Decorative eps., previous owner's name label on pdfep., light edge wear, no dw., VG copy.
Published by London Longmans, Green, and Co. 1892, 1892
Seller: Chaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB, Canterbury, United Kingdom
First Edition
FIRST EDITION 8vo. hardback, in original pictorial brown cloth, gilt, binding. 464pp., Indexed, with b/w frontispieces and b/w illustrations and diagrams. Ink gift inscription, dated 1976, to early blank. Light foxing throughout, occasionally heavy, especially to first and last few pages and foredges. Light wear to top and base of spine with slight rubbing to titles and illustration. Small mark to lower board, else a VERY GOOD COPY. (Shelf 34) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.
Publication Date: 1892
Seller: Graham York Rare Books ABA ILAB, Honiton, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1892, London, Longmans, Green, and Co., ppxiv + 464, black and white illustrations by Charles Whymper and Captain R. M. Alexander, brown pictorial cloth with lettering on spine.
Published by London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1894, 1894
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
[Winter Sports] SECOND EDITION. Octavo (20 x 15cm), pp.xvi; 464. With frequent in-text diagrams and illustrations, as well as a half-tone frontispiece and a vignette title page. Publisher's blue diced half morocco with gilt titles to spine, orange cloth over boards, and Beaufort crest of Badminton village in gilt to upper. Navy endpapers; top edges gilt; others untrimmed. Armorial bookplate of Walter C. Parker to front pastedown. Largely unopened, but with extremely heavy spotting throughout. Moderate rubbing to boards, but heavy rubbing and toning to spine, with damage to head and tail. Good.
Published by London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1892, 1892
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
[Winter Sports] LIMITED LARGE PAPER EDITION. Small quarto (25 x 20cm), pp.xvi; 506 [2]. With frequent lithographic reproductions of engraved illustrations by various artists. Number 79 of of just 250 deluxe large paper copies. Publisher's blue half morocco, with gilt titles to spine, and orange cloth over boards showing a gilt armorial stamp of the Duke of Beaufort to upper. Top edge gilt; others untrimmed, with dark green endpapers. Gentle spotting to first and final few leaves, with a light tobacco scent; otherwise internally clean. Heavy wear and toning to spine, and light general wear to boards. Good.