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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Village Cricket By Gerald Howat 1980
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Lord's & Commons Cricket In Novels and Stories Edited By John Bright-Holmes 1988
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Hardy's Anglers' Guide 53rd Edition 1931
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The Trout By The Marquess of Granby With Chapters On Breeding By Colonel F. H. Custance Cookery By Alexander Innes Shand 1898
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Complete Fixed Spool Angling By Alexander Wanless Illustrated From The Author's Drawing 1953
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Ways of Fishing Trout, Seatrout and Salmon By Sidney Spencer 1972
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Angling In Salt Water: A Practical Work On Fishing With Rod And Line By John Bickerdyke
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The Book Of Cricket By Sir Pelham Warner 1947
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Close of Play By Alan Miller 1949 1st Edition
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The Picture Of Cricket By John Arlott 1955 Penguin Books
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Even Coarser Rugby Or What Did You Do To Ronald? By Michael Green 1963 1st Edition
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Golf Addict Among The Irish Written and Illustrated By George Houghton 1965
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My Life & Soft Times By Henry Longhurst 1983
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Golf Is My Game By Bobby Jones 1961 1st Edition
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The Dogged Victims of Inexorable Fate By Dan Jenkins 1970 1st Edition
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Masters of Golf By P. A. Ward-Thomas 1961 1st Edition
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Bees In My Bonnet By Angus MacVicar Author Signed 1982 1st Edition
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Green Fairways By Louis T. Stanley With 46 Illustrations 1947 1st Edition
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Auchterlonie "Hand-Made Clubs" By Peter Georgiady Author Signed 2006
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Podson's Golfing Year By A. Campbell Watson
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How To Curl By Edward R. Boase
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The Old Stalker and Other Verses By J.B. Salmond 1936 1st Edition
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Fishing For Lake Trout, Conrad Voss Bark, 1972
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The Longsdale Library Volume XXXV Seatrout Fishing By Jock Scott 1969
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