Sports And Leisure from Raptis Rare Books

New York: The Derrydale Press, 1938. First edition of this collection of poems of the hunt. Small octavo, original publishers three quarters morocco with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt with others uncut, illustrated by Paul Brown. One of 950 numbered copies, this is number 551. In fine condition. Bookplate.… Read more about this item

Edinburgh: J. & J. Gray & Company, 1920. First edition of the author's rare book on putting. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, illustrated with plates from photographs. In very good condition, rebacked. First editions are rare. Willie Park was one of the top professional golfers of his era, winning The Open Championship twice. Park was also a successful… Read more about this item

Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood & Sons Ltd, 1936. In 1934, Commander R.D. Graham sailed alone in his 30-foot yacht Emmanuel from England to Newfoundland, cruised on the coast of Labrador, sailed to Bermuda, and finally brought the small vessel back across the Atlantic. "One of the most remarkable small-boar adventures of this or any other time" (Arthur Ransome).

London: Cassell, 1958. First edition of Moss' sequel to his first Book of Motor Sport. Small quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Signed by Stirling Moss on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Edited by Maxwell Boyd. Sir Stirling Moss was a British former Formula One racing driver. An inductee into the International Motorsports Hall… Read more about this item