Joseph Strutt - Glig Gamena Angel-Deod, or, the Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

London, T. Bensley; J. White, 1801. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this striking study on the history of English sports and pastimes, complete with hand-coloured plates. The first edition.Bound by Barratt of Oxford.Illustrated with a hand-coloured frontispiece, and thirty-nine plates, all but one of which are hand-coloured. Collated, complete.This fascinating work is a thorough investigation into the sporting history of the English people, from the 'earliest period' to the Georgian era. Including information regarding a wide variety of sports and pastimes including bell ringing, bowling, hunting, jousting, animal training, hawking, backgammon, dancing, archery, chess, wrestling, and more.By the English antiquary Joseph Strutt. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Joints are starting. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Bookplate removed from the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean, with a few scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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