Manfred Schotten Antiques Books

Vintage fishing book, golden days by Romilly Fedden A good 1949 (2nd edition) angling book by Romilly Fedden entitled 'Golden Days' and printed in Grea...

A large late Victorian first edition veterinarian book "Modern Practical Farriery, A Complete System Of The veterinary Art" edited by W.J. Miles and published by William Mackenzie, 69 Ludgate Hill, London. A very rare, sought after and important publication illustrated with numerous finely executed anatomical and other engravings, possessing high value on the score of utility as well as of ornament, many of which are executed in colour. Not ex-library. Well over five hundred pages, 47 full-page-plates in black and white and colour (all original lithographs and colourful chromolithograph plates) also several illustrations within the text. Large format hardback book, leather corners and spine, gilt title to spine 'Modern Farriery', all page edges marbled. Internally it is very clean and bright, cover rather worn, cloth cover to the rear with tear. Modern Practical Farriery, A Complete System Of The veterinary Art, as at present, Practised at The Royal veterinary College, London. A complete guide to the horse, its history, varieties, and uses - breaking, training, feeding, stabling, and grooming - how to buy...

Tennis Flicker Book, No.8. Betty Nuthall demonstrates the Drop Volley and Service. Published by SLAZENGERS, Ltd., London. On the rear page of this flicker book is an advert for Sugg Sports Goods, Sheffield, Hull and Nottingham, circa 1930. Produced by Flicker Productions Ltd., 113b Earl's Court Road, London, SW5, phone Frobisher 3277 Flickers teach the game. The sports covered in the first series are as follows:- Cricket Don Bradman...