Sportifs

1930 · 31145 — London: Sports and Sportsmen Ltd. 1930. First edition. Full red morocco five raised bands ruled in gilt gilt titles or floral decorations to three compartments each boards with twin ruled borders in gilt and blind gilt titles a gilt ownership medallion decorated gilt turn-ins beveled boards all edges gilt red marbled endpapers. A very good copy extremities worn front joint just split at the foot of the spine. xv 498 pp. Illus. with 8 color plates 10 b/w photos and 254 other illus. Folio. No. 864 of 1000 copies. Elaborate 'ex libris' of Rodney E. Soher in gilt on front board. Soher was part of the four man British bobsled team that received the silver metal in the first winter Olympics in 1924 in Chamonix British Olympic Association. Though not directly related to sport the volume was suggested by sportsmen who were involved in shipping. Sections on the rise of shipping the story of the London River the Clyde the Mersey Tyne and North-east Ports Humber Bristol channel Southampton Manchester Ship Canal Passenger trade Lloyd's Ship-owning and insurance propelling a cargo boat trawling British Merchantman at war an index of vessels and a 150 page section on personalities in shipping. Sports and Sportsmen, Ltd. hardcover books