Pageantry of Sport from the Age of Chivalry to the Age of VictoriaWith selections from the writings of William Hazlitt, Pierce Egan, Nimrod, Izaak Walton, Mark Twain, Henry Fielding, Charles Dickens and many others. Illustrated with 16 colour plates and 144 contemporary drawings, engravings and paintings.
by John Arlott and Arthur Daley.
Paul Elek Productions London 1968.
Book: oblong 4to (267 x 388mm). pp. 128. 144 b/w images. 16 full page colour images. Cloth binding with gilt title stamped along spine and gilt emblem on front cover. Complete with colour illustrated dustjacket. Dust jacket dirty and worn. Too large to scan for picture.
A comprehensive reference acknowleding the contribution of sports and games that England has brought to modern culture.
[Ref: 10465] £45.00
Paul Elek Productions London 1968.
Book: oblong 4to (267 x 388mm). pp. 128. 144 b/w images. 16 full page colour images. Cloth binding with gilt title stamped along spine and gilt emblem on front cover. Complete with colour illustrated dustjacket. Dust jacket dirty and worn. Too large to scan for picture.
A comprehensive reference acknowleding the contribution of sports and games that England has brought to modern culture.
[Ref: 10465] £45.00