Rockwood - All Round Sport - 1887
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All Round Sport by T. Dykes (Rockwood), first edition hardback published by Fores, London in 1887, 302 pages with 58 illustrations including tipped-in plates, original language English, a children's illustrated sports book covering hunting, shooting, fishing and horse racing, in Good condition.
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This is a first edition copy, of "All Round Sport", by T. Dykes ("Rockwood"). The publication features 58 illustrations, including tipped-in plates. This copy has been very well cared for and it remains in Good condition. It would make an excellent addition to any field sports library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good condition
- Decorative Front Board & Spine
- 58 illustrations, including tipped-in plates
- Gilt page edges (3 sides)
- Black Endpapers
- Pages & Plates are generally clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are slightly wobbly
- Boards and Spine are straight - Spine is a little faded
- Bookplate to Front Pastedown
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SUMMARY
- All Round Sports
- Written by T Dykes
- Illustrations by various artists
- Printed 1887, First Edition
- Published by Fores, London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
This is a first edition copy, of "All Round Sport", by T. Dykes ("Rockwood"). The publication features 58 illustrations, including tipped-in plates. This copy has been very well cared for and it remains in Good condition. It would make an excellent addition to any field sports library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good condition
- Decorative Front Board & Spine
- 58 illustrations, including tipped-in plates
- Gilt page edges (3 sides)
- Black Endpapers
- Pages & Plates are generally clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are slightly wobbly
- Boards and Spine are straight - Spine is a little faded
- Bookplate to Front Pastedown
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SUMMARY
- All Round Sports
- Written by T Dykes
- Illustrations by various artists
- Printed 1887, First Edition
- Published by Fores, London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
Details
Number of books
1
Sport
Horse Racing
Subject
Children's books, Hunting, shooting and fishing, Illustrated, Sports
Book title
All Round Sport
Author/ Illustrator
Rockwood
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1887
Height
22.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
16 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Fores
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
302
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