{"product_id":"1908-british-sports-full-red-leather-book","title":"1916 “British Sports: Yachting and Rowing\" XL Full Morocco Red Leather Book, First Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"710\" class=\"\"\u003eThis 1916 edition of \u003cem data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eBritish Sports and Sportsmen: Yachting and Rowing\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully crafted volume that offers a rare glimpse into the world of elite British sport during the Edwardian era. Lavishly bound in full red Morocco leather with ornate gilt borders, raised bands, and marbled endpapers with gilt dentelle detailing, it was designed as both a reference and a showpiece. The book opens with a portrait of King Edward VII, a devoted yachtsman and member of the Royal Yacht Squadron, setting the tone for the aristocratic sporting traditions covered throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"1236\" class=\"\"\u003eInside, the volume features dozens of rich photogravure plates—far superior to standard printing of the time—showing elegant racing yachts, regattas, and rowing events. You'll also find full-page portraits and biographical sketches of the men who defined the sport during this period: admirals, members of parliament, lords, and other figures from Britain’s upper class. This wasn’t just a book about sport—it was also a subtle social register, capturing a moment when leisure, competition, and status were deeply connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1654\" class=\"\"\u003eCompiled and edited by “The Sportsman,” the text offers insight into the culture of yachting and rowing, from clubs and rules to events like the Henley Royal Regatta. As part of the \u003cem data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eBritish Sports and Sportsmen\u003c\/em\u003e series, this volume was published in a limited run for a select audience. These books were privately printed on high-quality paper and bound by hand—far from mass-produced, and increasingly scarce today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1789\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eFirst and only edition, published in 1916 as part of a privately printed, limited-run series. No subsequent reprints were issued.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Title | British Sports and Sportsmen: Yachting and Rowing [d]Author | Compiled and edited by \"The Sportsman\" [d]Publisher | Privately printed, limited run [d]Date | 1916 [d]Edition | First and only edition [d]Binding | Full red Morocco leather with ornate gilt borders, raised bands, and gilt dentelle detailing [d]Dimensions | 15.25 in H x 11 in W x 2 in D [d]Illustrations | Dozens of photogravure plates, full-page portraits [d]Origin | England [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The binding is tight and the leather remains in very good condition, with only minor rubbing consistent with age and handling. Some foxing is present on the tissue guards, which is common and expected in books of this period and does not affect the plates or text pages. The pages are clean and bright throughout. A very good copy of a scarce and handsomely produced volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49811027067158,"sku":"AMD-0387","price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/B83D1045-B2A7-4412-B768-372F33BFD452_1_105_c.jpg?v=1759770022","url":"https:\/\/austyn-marie-design.myshopify.com\/products\/1908-british-sports-full-red-leather-book","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}