Martin, William, 1801-1867, The book of sports, games, and athletic exercises , [between 1837 and 1845]
- Title(s):
- The book of sports, games, and athletic exercises / by William Martin, author of The Parlour Book, &c. &c. &c.
- Edition:
- New edition, revised with additions.
- Published/Created:
- London : Darton and Clark, Holborn Hill, [between 1837 and 1845]
- Physical Description:
- [4], 268 p., [13] leaves of plates : ill. ; 14 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsGV1203 .M37 1837Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3429273
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- The firm of Darton and Clark traded from 1837 to 1845. Cf. Brown. London publishers and printers.
BAC: British Art Center copy bound in blind- and gilt-stamped maroon morocco style binding. Blind-stamped floral motif surrounds gilt floral design. Bookseller's ticket: Davey Bookseller Bristol. Inscribed: To Robert Webber Lindsay a reward for very great diligence and attention to all his studies. Amos Court. Xmas 1845. - Subject Terms:
- Amusements -- Great Britain -- 19th century.Court, Amos -- Pres. insc. to Robert Webber Lindsay, Xmas 1845Darton and Clark -- Publisher.Games -- Great Britain -- 19th century.Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.Lindsay, Robert Webber -- Pres. insc. from Amos Court, Xmas 1845Sports -- Great Britain -- 19th century.
- Form/Genre:
- Wood engravings -- between 1837 and 1845.
Engravings -- between 1837 and 1845. - Export:
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- Marbles
- Games for cold weather
- Kites
- Hoops and tops
- Archery
- Cricket --Gymnastics
- Angling
- Swimming
- Chess
- A chapter of experiments
- Riddles.
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