Collection: Sports & Leisure Books
Discover vintage and antique sports and leisure books that celebrate athletic achievements, legendary figures, and the evolution of recreation. Perfect for collectors, sports fans, and anyone inspired by the culture of sport.
Step into the world of sport and leisure with our collection of vintage and antique books at J.W.B Books. Explore stories of iconic athletes, classic sporting guides, and books covering everything from cricket and golf to angling, football, equestrian pursuits, and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re a collector, sports enthusiast, or simply enjoy the history and culture of athletic pursuits, our selection offers something for everyone.
Celebrating Sports, Games & Pastimes
Our collection features biographies of sporting greats, instructional guides, club histories, and books on hobbies and pursuits that have inspired generations. Each volume captures the spirit and excitement of sport, as well as the traditions and stories that make these activities so enduring.
Browse Our Sports & Leisure Books Collection
Looking for a particular sport or pastime? Use our search to find books by subject or author. You might also enjoy exploring our Biographies & Autobiographies or Hobbies and Interests Books collection for more inspiration.
All of our sports and leisure books are clearly described and carefully sourced, so you can buy with confidence from J.W.B Books.
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Playing The Games by Reginald Arkell, pictured by R. S. Sherriffs, 1935
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A Holiday Fisherman by Maurice Headlam, 1934
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Bangkok: Its Life and Sport With Some Account of Siam's Coastal and Island Game Areas By Lieut.-Col. C. H. Forty 1929 1st Edition
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Yacht Racing On The Clyde Season 1895 Reproduced From Photographs Specially Taken By Maclure MacDonald & Co
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Start of Play The Curious Origins Of Our Favourite Sports By Jonathan Rice 1998
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The Language of Sport By C.E. Hare 1939 1st Edition
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The Hunting Instinct, The Development of Field Sports over the Ages by Michael Brander, Proof Copy, 1964
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A Picture History of English Pottery by Griselda Lewis, 1956
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Reed's Mathematics for Marine Engineers Vol. I by William Embleton 1969
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The Ascent of Everest By John Hunt 1953 1st Edition
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The Complete Wildflower (Ashore and Afloat) By Stanley Duncan and Guy Thorne 1950
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Successful Shooting By Captain J.B. Drought 1948 1st Edition
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Duck Decoys How To Make Them How To Paint Them How To Rig Them By Eugene V. Connett 1953
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The First Trout Season By John Tonking 1981
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River Management The Making, Care & Development of Salmon & Trout Rivers
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Fishing The Dry Fly By Dermot Wilson 1970
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Practical Fly Fishing By T. R. Henn 1952
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The Making Of A Trout Stream By Eric Taverner 1953
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The Greatest Game of All My Life In Golf By Jack Nicklaus With Herbert Warren Wind 1969
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Dad's Army How Freuchie Took Cricket By Storm By Neil Drysdale 2005
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The Character of Cricket By Tim Heald Illustrated By Paul Cox 1987
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Fun & Games With Alistair Cooke On Sport and Other Amusements 1994
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Grounds of Appeal The Homes of First-Class Cricket Written and Illustrated by Aylwin Sampson 1981
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Quilt Wilders and Pod Shavers The History Of Cricket Bat and Ball Manufacture By Hugh Barty-King 1979
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