Sports and Leisure

Leigh, Vivien; Laurence Olivier

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier Signed Photograph.

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Rare candid photograph of the famous Hollywood couple. Candid black and white photograph depicting Laurence Olivier holding an arm around Vivien Leigh as they smile warmly at one another. Signed in blue ink by both Leigh (left) and Olivier (right). In very good condition. The piece measures 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.

Baldwin, Alec

Alec Baldwin Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of American actor Alec Baldwin. Duodecimo, one page, black and white photograph of Alec Baldwin by Albert Sanchez, boldly signed by him in blue felt tip, “Health & Happiness! Alec Baldwin.” In fine condition.

Lee, Geddy

Geddy Lee Signed Presto CD.

Toronto : Anthem Records Inc, 1989.

Rare ‘Presto’ album CD, signed by lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist Geddy Lee. Duodecimo, original CD case and illustrated lyrics booklet. Boldly signed by Lee in blue felt tip on the front panel of the lyrics booklet. In near fine condition.

Walton, Izaak and Charles Cotton

The Complete Angler of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton: Extensively Embellished with Engravings on Copper and Wood, From Original Paintings and Drawings, by First-Rate Artists.

London : John Major, Fleet Street, 1823.

First Major edition, large paper copy of this classic of English literature. Octavo, bound in full crushed levant forest green morocco by Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt spine ornaments and cornerpieces of fish and tackle, quadruple gilt ruling to the front and rearContinue reading "The Complete Angler of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton: Extensively Embellished with Engravings on Copper and Wood, From Original Paintings and Drawings, by First-Rate Artists."

Thorp, Edward O

Beat the Dealer: A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty One.

New York : Random House, 1962.

First edition of Thorp’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth, with charts and illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Alfred Best Wishes Ed Thorp.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

Kinsella, W.P. [Kevin Costner]

Shoeless Joe.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1982.

First edition of this classic work, basis for the film Field of Dreams starring Kevin Costner, which was later inducted into the National Film Registry. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed on the title page by Bill Kinsella and by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Costner below Kinsella’s. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. JacketContinue reading "Shoeless Joe."

Nicklaus, Jack

On & Off the Fairway: A Pictorial Autobiography.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1978.

First edition of this work by the golfing legend. Quarto, original half-cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “To Allen-Williams Best Wishes Jack Nicklaus 1978.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Walton, Izaak and Charles Cotton

The Complete Angler or The Contemplative Man’s Recreation: Being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish, and Fishing.

London : Printed only for Thomas Hope; sold by him and Sackville Parker, Richard Matthews, and Samuel Trimmer, 1760.

First Hawkins edition of Walton’s classic work. Octavo, original full speckled tan calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, black morocco spine label, engraved frontispiece, illustrated with fourteen engraved plates, seventeen in-text engravings of fish, and several engravedContinue reading "The Complete Angler or The Contemplative Man’s Recreation: Being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish, and Fishing."

Child, Julia

From Julia Child’s Kitchen.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1975.

First edition of Child’s fourth book. Octavo, original pictorial coated cloth boards. Boldly by the author on front free endpaper, “To Jackie Julia Child.” Additionally signed by Paul Child on the front free endpaper. Fine in near fine dust jacket. Photographs and drawings by Paul Child. 

Lewis, Edna and Evangeline Peterson

The Edna Lewis Cookbook.

Indianapolis and New York : The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1972.

First edition of Lewis’ first book. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Jacket design by Norman Ives. Jacket photograph by John T. Hill. First editions are scarce.

Child, Julia; Simone Beck; Louisette Bertholle

Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1961-70.

First editions of both volumes of this classic cook book. Quarto, 2 volumes, original illustrated boards. Volume one is boldly signed by Julia Child and Simone Beck on the title page. Volume two is signed by Julia Child on the title page. Drawings by Sidonie Coryn. Drawings by Paul Child. Typography, binding and jacket designContinue reading "Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2."

La Motta, Jake; Chris Anderson and Sharon McGehee

Raging Bull II: Continuing the Story of Jake La Motta.

Secaucus, NJ : Lyle Stuart, 1986.

First edition of the sequel to Raging Bull. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “My friend Lee Raging Bull Jake LaMotta.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Tim Gaydos.

Tingay, Lance. [Carlos Alcaraz]

100 Years of Wimbledon.

London : Guinness Superlatives Limited, 1977.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on Wimbledon. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Barry Newcombe, the most esteemed of colleagues Lance Tingay.” Additionally signed by Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz on the front free endpaper. Very good in a very good dust jacket.

King, Billie Jean

All In: An Autobiography.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.

First edition of the tennis champion’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Billie Jean King and twice by jacket illustrator Chip Kidd, on the front panel and again on the rear panel. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chip Kidd.

Nicklaus, Jack

Golf My Way.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1974.

Early printing of this classic golf instructional. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated by Jim McQueen. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To Todd Good Luck Jack Nicklaus.” In very good condition. Written with Ken Bowden. Foreword by Jack Grout.

Johnson, Ervin Magic

My Life.

New York : Random House, 1992.

First edition of the basketball legend’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Larry Sr. Take it easy and stay cool from your main man Ervin Magic Johnson #32.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Written with William Novak.

Carlos, John with Dave Zirin

The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World.

Chicago : Haymarket Books, 2011.

First edition of the remarkable story of John Carlos, best known for raising his black-gloved fist as a salute to Black Power and human rights on the 1968 Olympic podium. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Lenz We live to make history! MuchContinue reading "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World."

Nicklaus, Jack

My Story.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.

First edition of the Golden Bear’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Doug Good Golfing Jack Nicklaus.” Written with Ken Bowden. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Smith.

Roosevelt, Theodore

African Game Trails. An Account of the African Wanderings of an American Hunter-Naturalist.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1910.

First edition of Theodore Roosevelt’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth, gilt top edge, photogravure frontispiece, illustrated, 48 plates, map of Roosevelt’s route and hunting trips in Africa. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To O.K. King with the esteem and regard of his friend Theodore Roosevelt Sept 22d 1910.” TheContinue reading "African Game Trails. An Account of the African Wanderings of an American Hunter-Naturalist."

Four Volume Collection of Legendary Panerai Watches.

Milan : Arti Grafiche Color Black, 1998-2003.

Limited first editions of these extravagant photographic timelines of Panerai watches. Oblong duodecimo, original boards, generously illustrated with luminous photographs of Panerai watches and the people involved in their creation, diagrams of their designs, and pictures of other engineering exploits undertaken by the company, the collection includes a first edition of ‘Legendary Watches’ (Novate: ArtiContinue reading "Four Volume Collection of Legendary Panerai Watches."