System Figure Skating Being Theory Practice by Witham Maxwell (16 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 3rd Edition. Victorian manual on skating with numerous illustrations and diagrams. 8vo. xiii + 303pp. 3rd edition. Original green cloth, gilt. fraying to head of spine and cloth rubbed and bumped. A good copy.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Second Edition. Second edition. Spine faded, faint stain on fore edge of rear board. 1874 Hard Cover. xix, 262 pp. First published in 1869, this work is among the earliest books in English on the subject of figure skating, with engravings and diagrams throughout (124 total). It was written by two members of the famous 'Skating Club' of London. Formed in 1830, it was "the most important [British skating organization] and for many years practically controlled figure skating [in Britain'." (Encyclopedia Britannica) This second edition was prepared for the press by Witham who, according to the preface, "omitted some irrelevant matter, and inserted a description of several new series of combined movements and a great many isolated new figures. I trust that the chapters on Rinks and their Construction, and on Mechanical Skates, will tend to the encouragement of skating.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. Octavo. 262pp illustrated + ads. Inner hinges cracking otherwise a very good copy in brown cloth. Fraying at the spine head. Bookplate.

Half-Leather. Condition: Good+. First Edition. First edition, hardcover, advertisement at end have figure-skating articles pasted over them, rustically rebound with leather spine over paper covered boards with handwritten title label on leather to spine and on paper to front board, the whole decorated with smudges of green and red, light bumps to corners, bookplate to front endpaper, name to half-title, pages lightly browned, otherwise solid, an attractive Good+ copy in half-leather.

Half title, illus., final ad. leaf. Orig. purple cloth, spine lettered in gilt; a little dulled, hinges cracking, cloth sl. lifted. Ownership inscription of Arthur Wearhurst on leading f.ep. First published 1869.

Horace Cox, London, 1874. 262 pages, cloth (cover warped/some staining to title)--- 350 Gramm.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1 quire is loose. Spine darkened. Front gutter slightly weak. Ink name to f-fep. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 344. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1897 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. 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 Pages: 344.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Fifth Edition. 8vo. [5], vi-xi, [2], 2-319, [5] pp. Contemporary half leather over marbled boards with the spine in six compartments, a green morocco label lettered in gold on the spine, roses decorated with gold stamped on the spine; top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Bound by Tout & Sons. Illustrated with a frontispiece, one plate, and several in-text illustrations. An attractive copy of a well-illustrated treatise on figure skating. A small abrasion to the front board and a bit of wear to the corners.

Horace Cox: London 1889. Illus, 7.25 x 4.75", full blue gilt-stamped leather, "College of Agriculture" presentation binding, 303 w/index, inner hinges cracked, sm hole in front fly, covers scuffed. Third edition, revised.

History and instructional that attempts to further refine and establish a formal system for the practice and appreciation of figure-skating. Scarce 1st edition. 12mo. xx, 266pp. plus 40 pages of publisher's adverts to rear and 3 wonderful double page plates of a full bearded gentleman skater in a topper. Illustrations and diagrams in-text throughout. Very good condition. Text block clean and bright betraying only slights marking to one or two leaves and slight rubbing to page edges. ex-libris stamp of Arthur N. Foxe - The Skating Library to lower right of half title. small 6 cm tear to ffep half title join. Rebacked very neatly with original red cloth boards, gilt titles to spine. Some rubbing and mild bumping. A very nice copy of a scarce title.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1897. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 350, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 350.