1912-1925 A Collection of Illustrated Works on British Sport

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Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

Four volumes. First edition. This set contains: With Rod and Gun: From British Sport Past and Present, 1921. Illustrated with fourteen tipped-in colour plates. Collated complete. Published as part of a larger collection, this volume focuses on the history of British fishing and hunting sport, with reference to partridge shooting, wild fowling, trout fishing, deer stalking, falconry, and more. Written by E. D. Cuming, a British sports writer. Illustrated by George Denholm Armour, a British painter and illustrator who contributed to The Graphic, Punch, and Country Life, mostly connected with horses and riding. Mount and Man: A Key to Better Horsemanship, 1925. Illustrated with a frontispiece and twenty-six plates. Collated complete. A detailed guide to horsemanship, with advice on safer riding, enjoying the experience, and tips on stable management, equipment and horse shows. Written by Lieut.-Col. M. F. McTaggart, a decorated British military officer who authored several books on equitation. Illustrated by Lionel Edwards, a British artist who specialised in painting horses and other aspects of British country life. Scattered Scarlet, 1925. Fourth impression. Illustrated with eight tipped-in colour plates. Collated complete. A wonderful collection of poetry on hunting and equestrian activities, with titles including: The Right Sort, Between the Woods, The Music of the Chase, Skyline Tommy, and The Long Hack Home, amongst others. Written by William Henry Ogilvie, a Scottish-Australian narrative poet, horseman, jackaroo, and drover. Illustrated by Lionel Edwards. Hunting the Fox, 1925. First illustrated edition, text first published in 1920. Illustrated with six tipped-in colour plates and numerous headpieces. Collated complete. A study on fox hunting with guides to fox hounds and their training, huntsmanship, and good horse breeding. Written by Richard Greville Verney, a British peer and conservative politician. Illustrated by Lionel Edwards.