Sports and Leisure

Moore, Roger

Roger Moore As James Bond: Roger Moore’s Own Account of Filming Live and Let Die.

London : Pan Books, 1973.

First British edition of Moore’s diary regarding the making of Live and Let Die. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Boldly signed by Roger Moore on the title page. In near fine condition. Photographs by Luisa Moore.

Moore, Roger

Roger Moore’s James Bond Diary.

: Fawcett Publications, 1973.

First edition of Moore’s diary regarding the making of Live and Let Die. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To John from Roger Moore.” In near fine condition. A very sharp example.

Krakauer, Jon

Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith.

New York : Doubleday, 2003.

First edition of this work “right up there with In Cold Blood and The Executioner’s Song” (San Francisco Chronicle). Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Signed by Jon Krakauer on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by John Fontana.

The Gimlet: Miami, Palm Beach, Havana.

Miami : John Ashe Scott, Publisher, 1933.

Special Carling Hotel edition of The Gimlet, “published in the interest of the many visitors to Cuba and Florida and other fascinating resorts of the South.” Slim octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with numerous vintage advertisements. In near fine condition.

Merlin, Olivier [Juan Manual Fangio]

Fangio: Racing Driver.

London : B.T. Batsford Ltd, 1961.

First edition of this biography on the legendary racing champion. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Juan Manual Fangio on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. From the library of Barry Lake, with his signature to the title page. Translated by Louis Klemantaski.

Foxx, Jimmie

Jimmie Foxx Signed Letter.

1935.

Typed letter signed by baseball hall of famer Jimmie Foxx to Bill Hewish, declining a position on the Olney High School Program Committee in Philadelphia, “Received your letter of March 27th regarding the Program Committee of the Olney High School. I’m afraid I won’t be able to do what you ask, as being Captain ofContinue reading "Jimmie Foxx Signed Letter."

Roger, Fred [Mr. McFeely]

You Are Special: Words of Wisdom from America’s Most Beloved Neighbor.

New York : Viking, 1994.

First edition of this collection of quotes from Rogers‘ writings throughout his career. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Mr. McFeely on the half-title page, “To Lori and Brian from Mr. McFeely Speedy Delivery 2009.” Additionally laid in is a signed photograph, “To Brian, from Mr. McFeely Speedy Delivery 2009.” Fine in aContinue reading "You Are Special: Words of Wisdom from America’s Most Beloved Neighbor."

Rollins, Sonny; Eric Nisenson

Open Sky: Sonny Rollins and His World of Improvisation.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 2000.

First edition of this work on the legendary saxophonist Sonny Rollins. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by Sonny Rollins on the front free endpaper, “James- the Golden Rule works pretty good!! Sonny Rollins.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Henry Sene Yee. Foreword by Sonny Rollins.

Buffett, Warren E

The Official System of Contract Bridge, Simplified, Concise; the Official Book on the Official System.

New York : Produced by Bridge Headquarters, 1931.

First edition of this official Prohibition era manual to the game of contract bridge; warmly inscribed by Warren Buffett to his long-time bridge partner and close personal friend Sharon Osberg. Octavo, original cloth, inscribed by Buffett on the title page, “To Sharon – This was the nursery book my mother read to me at ageContinue reading "The Official System of Contract Bridge, Simplified, Concise; the Official Book on the Official System."

Ratner, Lawrence; Designed by Balazs Szabo [Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham]

Led Zeppelin: Live Dreams.

Chicago : Margaux Publishing, 1993.

First edition of this illustrated work from the Laurance Ratner collection of photographs. Quarto, original black cloth with decorative metallic bas relief frame designed by Balazs Szabo, slipcase. No. 30 from an edition limited to 2000 copies. Signed by Laurance Ratner and inscribed by Szabo in silver ink on front free endpaper, “To Lenny TheContinue reading "Led Zeppelin: Live Dreams."

Grand, Gordon

Old Man and Other Colonel Weatherford Stories.

New York : The Derrydale Press, 1934.

First edition of the third book in the great sporting writer’s Colonel Weatherford series. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated with paintings by William J. Hays influding tissue-guarded frontispiece. One of 1450 copies printed for Eugene V. Connett at the Derrydale Press. Bookplate. In near fine condition.

Lindbergh, Charles A

We.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927.

Signed limited edition of Lindbergh’s autobiography, which provides the account of the life of one of the century’s greatest adventurers, the first man to complete a solo non-stop transatlantic flight. One of 1000 numbered copies, this is number 97, signed by both Charles Lindbergh and the publisher on the limitation page. Octavo, half bound salmonContinue reading "We."

Molter, Gunther [Juan Manuel Fangio]

Juan Manuel Fangio: World Champion.

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First edition of this work on the legendary driver. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Juan Manuel Fangio on the dedication page. From the library of motor journalist Barry Lake with his signature to the title page. Translated by Charles Meisl. Very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket, name to the frontContinue reading "Juan Manuel Fangio: World Champion."

Edited by Turner, W.J. [Bernard Darwin, Peter F. Anson, C.V. Wedgwood]

Britain in Pictures.

London : Collins, 1940s.

First and early editions of these works on Britain. Octavo, original cloth, approximately 125 volumes, color and monochrome illustrations. Near fine in very good to near fine dust jackets.

Durrell, Gerald

The Overloaded Ark.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1953.

First edition of Durrell’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Gerald Durrell on the title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket, name to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Bill English. Uncommon signed.

Mehl, Ernest [Roger Maris]

The Kansas City Athletics.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 1956.

First edition, second printing of this work on the famed baseball team. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by hall of famer Roger Maris on the front free endpaper, “To Gary Good Luck Roger Maris.” Maris played in the minor leagues from 1953 to 1956, and made his major league debut for the ClevelandContinue reading "The Kansas City Athletics."

Shackleton, Ernest; James Murray and George Marston

Antarctic Days. Sketches of the Homely Side of Polar Life by Two of Shackleton’s Men: Introduced by Sir Ernest Shackleton.

London : Andrew Melrose, 1913.

Limited edition de luxe of this account of the 1907-09 Nimrod Expedition under Shackleton. number 181 of 280 copies signed on the recto of the limitation leaf by E.H. Shackleton, James Murray and George Marston. Octavo, original blue cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel with a mounted color illustration, top edgeContinue reading "Antarctic Days. Sketches of the Homely Side of Polar Life by Two of Shackleton’s Men: Introduced by Sir Ernest Shackleton."

Craddock, Harry

The Savoy Cocktail Book.

London : Constable & Company, 1930.

First edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. Octavo, original half black cloth, pictorial endpapers. Illustrated by Gilbert Rumbold. Presentation copy, inscribed by Harry Craddock on the verso of the dedication page and first page of the Preface, “Here’s How” Harry Craddock To my dear friend Myra October ’30.” Rare and desirable signed byContinue reading "The Savoy Cocktail Book."

Langer, Bernhard

Masters 1985.

: Augusta National Club, 1985.

First edition of the Augusta publication of the 1985 Masters. Quarto, original boards, gilt titles to the spine and front panel, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Bernhard Langer on the half-title page. In fine condition.

Langer, Bernhard

While the Iron is Hot: An Autobiography.

London : Stanley Paul, 1988.

First edition of the autobiography of the two-time Master’s champion. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Bernhard Langer on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Written with Bill Elliot.