The Field, The Farm, The Garden, The Country Gentleman’s Newspaper, Bound Volume No.XLIX (49). From January 6 to June 30, 1877. London, Field Office, 346, Strand. Elephant folio 18” x 12”, superbly professionally rebound, quarter-bound green leather spine and board corners, full blue blind-stamped over boards, gilt lettering to spine, superb condition. Invaluable Victorian historical reference containing a full index. A fascinating time capsule with intricate detail on sporting and field events ranging from Angling to Yachting, with multiple references to Cricket, Football, Pastimes including announcement of 1st. Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship event, extracts from The Annals of Tennis - Julian Marshall, Shooting, Travel and Horse Racing. Also contains illustrations.
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The Field, The Farm, The Garden, The Country Gentleman’s Newspaper, Bound Volume No.XLIX (49). From January 6 to June 30, 1877. London, Field Office, 346, Strand. Elephant folio 18” x 12”, superbly professionally rebound, quarter-bound green leather spine and board corners, full blue blind-stamped over boards, gilt lettering to spine, superb condition. Invaluable Victorian historical reference containing a full index. A fascinating time capsule with intricate detail on sporting and field events ranging from Angling to Yachting, with multiple references to Cricket, Football, Pastimes including announcement of 1st. Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship event, extracts from The Annals of Tennis - Julian Marshall, Shooting, Travel and Horse Racing. Also contains illustrations.