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The Derrydale Press
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The Derrydale Press
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preface
In the tumultuous period of American life beginning just before the Great Depression in 1927 and continuing until just before the expansion of the Second World War in 1941, The Derrydale Press published 169 books and
72 prints on such sporting subjects as fishing, bird shooting, foxhunting, and other field sports. Today these books and
prints are the most valuable and most collectible sporting books and prints ever published in North America. Why?
Eugene Virginius Connett, 3rd, the founder and principal owner of Derrydale, was a publishing genius. After
graduating from Princeton in 1912, he briefly joined the family beaver hat-making business before striking out on his
own as a fledgling book publisher and printer in Manhattan in 1927. Connett sought out the most respected outdoor
writers of his day and convinced them to become Derrydale authors. He combined their words with the output of
equally well-regarded artists and illustrators whose drawings, paintings, and etchings were beautifully reproduced on
the fine Italian paper that Connett favored. Many of them also agreed to create original paintings that Connett reproduced in numbered, limited edition prints using labor-intensive stone lithograph or aquatint printing methods. The
hand-colored prints, usually produced in editions of 50 to 250, were signed and numbered in the original artist’s own
hand.
Most Derrydale books were also published in numbered, limited editions of 750 to 1,250 copies. Connett was
painstaking in the design of each book, often creating the cover designs himself. No expense was spared in the selection of cloths and paper, bindings and head- and footbands. Many had hand crafted endsheets, four color reproductions, and, of course, the now famous Derrydale colophon of Diana, the goddess of hunting, on the title page. In the
case of two dozen books, Connett produced magnificent numbered, deluxe editions bound in morocco leather and
usually slipcased. These books have soared in value in recent years.
Oddly enough, Gene Connett was virtually unknown to the clubby New York book publishing set in midtown Manhattan. He was content to frequent the New York Anglers’ Club (still located in Fraunces Tavern in Wall
Street) for lunch, certainly not the Century Club. And he commuted every day from his hometown of South Orange,
New Jersey, where few publishers could be found. Nonetheless, this remarkably gifted publisher left behind a legacy
of the greatest sporting book and printmaking enterprise in this country.
Jed Lyons
President, The Derrydale Press
introduction
Eugene Virginius Connett III (1891-1969) is best remembered as the founder of The Derrydale Press, the
most celebrated publishing label in the history of American sporting books. He was also a renowned angler and field
shot, a prolific author and artist, a mariner, a conservationist, a fly tier, a maker of duck decoys, and an inventor of
sporting equipment, like a round, celluloid fly box that was light, waterproof, transparent, and could be carried conveniently. “He was a true Renaissance man, able to do everything well; a complete extrovert, a boisterous roisterer with
a rampaging sense of humor and a keen wit, a practical joker … and one who was almost always willing to stay up
until the last dog was hung,” wrote another great sporting author, Sparse Grey Hackle, in a tribute to Connett after
his death. Attempting to support one’s family by publishing sporting books is a quixotic endeavor at any time, but the
fact that Connett sustained Derrydale through the darkest years of the Great Depression leaves little doubt that he
was a man of extraordinary will and character.
When he was married in 1913 after graduating from Princeton, Connett’s path in life looked entirely predictable. He would run his family’s hat business and raise a family, but it was around this time that he began collecting
books and his by-line became a fixture in journals like Field & Stream, The American Angler, Forest and Stream and The
Sportsman. The first of ten books that he wrote, Wing Shooting and Angling, was published by Charles Scribner’s Sons
in November 1922, and his boyhood pastimes of hunting and fishing became an adulthood obsession. Outdoor sports,
meanwhile, were becoming a national obsession as well. With the postwar manufacturing boom in full flower and the
U.S. economy in the throes of a speculative boom now remembered as the Roaring Twenties, men were finding more
leisure time to fill with toys like boats, rods and guns. A cottage industry of sports publishing began to thrive as well,
as demand for reading materials on these pursuits exploded. Connett, a self-proclaimed anglophile, was particularly
influenced by artistic renderings of gentlemen’s sporting exploits coming from England, and he began dreaming of
an American strain of fine sporting art. “It is easily understood that a great many Americans accepted England as the
fountainhead of such sport,” Connett wrote. “As a matter of fact, England was. But after the World War we entered
such a period as England did a century ago, and began to prove not only the equals, but often the superiors to our
elder cousins.” Connett was anticipating the coming full eclipse of Great Britain as a global empire and the onset of
the so-called “American century.” He also seemed to sense that along with America’s new industrial revolution and its
ascension to global dominance would come a cultural backlash — a desire to preserve what was left of the wilderness,
to celebrate its aesthetics and to partake in its grandeur. The Connett family hat business was liquidated in 1925, and
after several months of fishing and reflection on the streams of New Jersey, young Gene shocked his family by becoming a printing salesman. His first client seems to have been the Workers Education Bureau Press of New York, which
commissioned five thousand copies of The Living Constitution, eventually published in 1927 and reissued in 1928 by
Macmillan. He also signed a deal to print one hundred copies of Mark Twain’s classic, 1601.
Meanwhile, he was experimenting with fine amateur printing of his own. He acquired a small hand press
and some Caslon 471 type that he installed in his library at home, which would eventually produce his most treasured
work, Magic Hours. In the archives of The Derrydale Press, which now reside at the Princeton University Library, there
are two proof pages dated March 1926 that are evidence of his initial foray. One is a proof of the first page of Fysshynge Wyth an Angle. A note attached to it says, “I planned to print a small edition of Fysshynge With An Angle on my press
at home. […] I never finished the job.” The other proof states, “This is the only proof pulled from my type specimen
which I set up myself before printing Magic Hours.”
Magic Hours was the first book to bear the name Derrydale Press, and Connett wrote, illustrated, printed and
bound a 100-copy edition of the book himself. He later remembered his wife’s despair as their library “soon took on
the appearance of a small printing plant, with plenty of ink in places where it was not meant to be.”
“He turned the house upside down; he had printed sheets laid out to dry in every room,” Mrs. Connett later
told Sparse Grey Hackle. After producing 89 good copies, Connett saw that he had ruined his press — a consequence
of using very hard Whatman’s Drawing Paper without dampening it before printing. The completed books were
offered for sale to members of the Anglers’ Club of New York for $5 apiece, and Sparse wrote that there was little
demand for them. Nobody, including Connett, kept track of where all the books went, and some twenty years later,
word spread that a copy of Magic Hours had sold for $100 — sending members scrambling back home to their book-
shelves to find their copy. After Connett’s death in 1969, Sparse recorded that the last known sale of a Magic Hours
copy brought $300. It has been recently estimated that less than twenty copies of Magic Hours are known to still exist.
A copy sold at Sotheby’s in 2001 for $17,000, and in 2007, a copy was auctioned for $43,700.
In its fourteen years of operation under Connett, The Derrydale Press published 169 titles with several in two
editions and one in three editions. The Press also produced around one hundred Sporting Prints, “Sporting Scraps”
(smaller prints), and equestrian portraits on private commission. Its wide stable of authors included the likes of
Charles Phair, a renowned salmon fisherman, and Nash Buckingham, a Tennesseean who was known as the world’s
greatest long-range duck shot.
Two Derrydale titles won awards for excellence in typographic design and were chosen as one of the “Fifty
Books of the Year” by the American Institute of Graphic Arts. The first was Hell For Leather! published in 1928, and the
second was Gentlemen Up, published in 1931. Connett thought Pteryplegia, published in 1931, was his best work. On
the flyleaf of a copy at the Princeton library, he noted in pencil, “my most beautiful book.” Another one he identified
as a favorite was Pack and Paddock, published in 1938. Early in 1930, he began work on his ambition to edit a book on
shooting written by the most accomplished men in each branch of the sport. The end result was Upland Game Bird
Shooting in America. “This was the first of a series of such books, and I have always looked upon them as among the
most important contributions to American sporting literature that I made,” wrote Connett. He had intended to do
such a book for each sport, but he only completed two more before Derrydale closed — American Big Game Fishing,
which included a piece about marlin fishing off Cuba by Ernest Hemingway, and Skiing, The International Sport. While
true financial success may have eluded Connett with The Derrydale Press in his lifetime, posterity has been exceedingly kind to him. There is a long tradition of Derrydale Press collecting, and two bibliographical works on the press
were published in the 1980s. In recent years Lang’s Sporting Auction have held two sales of Connett-related materials,
including the Derrydale library of Don Frazier, a bookman and bibliographer who formed one of the most complete collections during the 1970s and early 1980s. The sale drew some aggressive interest from some very large fish
– particularly as it was held at we know see as the height of the financial bubble that burst in 2008. A deluxe edition
of Charles Phair’s Atlantic Salmon Fishing, one of 40 copies published in 1937, brought $50,400. And setting the high
water mark, a deluxe edition of Preston Jennings’ A Book of Trout Flies, one of 25 copies published in 1934, sold for
$89,600.
It’s said that a successful businessman once chided Connett for wasting his talents on an enterprise that promised little financial reward. Connett responded that the man’s lucrative accomplishments would be quickly forgotten
while his own legacy would be respected and remembered for generations. He once wrote that the most wonderful
feeling in the world, as far as he was concerned, was to see the first copy of a new book and be able to say, “I’m proud
of that one.” And just about the most awful feeling was to look at the new book and say, “Why on earth didn’t I do a
better job on that one?” Connett observed, “Once a book is done, it is done forever, and if done right is a never ending
source of pleasure.”
Nat Worden
Great-grandson of Eugene V. Connett III
i. origins of the derrydale press
eugene v. connett, sportsman, author and printer
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CONNETT, Eugene V. Pocket ledger, inscribed by the future
founder and proprietor of The Derrydale Press on front free
endpaper: “Eugene V. Connett III / Literary Ledger.” 7 x
4-G inches, n.p: Ca. 1924-1926. Original brown pebble-grain
cloth, limp covers, slight rubbing; first ten leaves excised,
presumably by Connett, else fine. Quarter crimson morocco
slipcase and chemise.
An important little volume, being a record of Connett’s
1920s submissions of about two dozen of his early short
sporting articles, indicating in tabular form dates sent, to
which publication, and dates of return or acceptance (and
occasionally the amount received) as well as the cost of mailing (usually ten cents). A few of the pieces seem to be short
fiction: “A Productive Proposition”, 3250 words, was sent, between March and September 1924, to, in turn, Saturday Evening Post, Munsey’s Magazine, Adventure, Short Stories, Harper’s,
Rotarian, Sea Stories, E.N. Brandt (an agent), and finally Field
& Stream; there is no indication it ever sold. He did rather
better with The Sportsman Magazine, receiving checks in the
area of $40-$60 for angling articles, and somewhat smaller
sums from The Field magazine. One entry is for his first
published book, Wing Shooting and Angling (1922), showing
a record of his royalities into 1937 (inserted are a number of
individual royality notices from Scribner’s: after the first 500
copies he got 25 cents a copy, half that if it was sold abroad).
There are a few other pieces of minor correspondence and
ephemera, dating from the 1920s, and several handwritten
pages listing writers’ fiction and sporting magazine markets.
Toward the end there are two exceptionally significant pages
headed “printing plant” 1926, showing expenditures for a
6 x 10-inch printing press and for various fonts of type and
other printing supplies (pp. 100-101), presumably used in
the production of his early self-printed works such as Magic
Hours, the first book to bear the imprint of The Derrydale
Press. With these two pages, Connett leaves the ranks of
free-lance hopefuls, and his legend begins. unique and
important.
specimen leaf from connett’s berners, never published
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BERNERS, Dame Juliana. Here Begynneth The Treatyse of Fysshynge Wyth an Angle [Specimen leaf for the book envisioned
by Connett as the first book of The Derrydale Press but
never published]. Single leaf, printed recto only. 8vo, [New
York: ca. 1926]. Fine. Custom quarter crimson morocco
slipcase and chemise. Illustrated in Siegel, plate between pp.
10-11; Provenance: Eugene V. Connett; Sheldon M. Spindel.
“I planned to print a small edition of Fysshynge with an Angle
on my press at home. […] I never finished the job” from
the Connett papers in Firestone Library, Princeton University (quoted in Siegel, p. 3). This specimen from the earliest chapter of The Derrydale Press offers insights personal
and typographical into the origins of Eugene V. Connett’s
publishing activity. Connett was a keen angler, and his appreciation of the history of the angling book is reflected in
his intention to publish an edition of Berners. This project
advanced no further, but later in 1926 Connett printed for the
Anglers’ Club American Trout Streams by Henry Ingraham,
and, in 1927, his own Magic Hours, the first book to bear the
Derrydale imprint. A rare and interesting item with compelling Derrydale association.
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CONNETT, Eugene V. Broadside, “Eugene V. Connett
announces…”, announcing his affiliation with the printing
house of James N. Johnston, New York. 11-H x 8 -L inches,
[New York]: Eugene V. Connett, [c. 1925 or early 1926]. Fine,
unfolded condition. connett’s own copy, retained by him
following his gift of books and papers to Princeton. Custom
cloth folder with morocco label. Siegel, p. 3 et seq.
One of only a few surviving copies of Connett’s first
endeavor in fine printing, and quite striking. It features the
first use of Connett’s EVC device in large format, which was
later reduced for his type specimen sheet, and The Derrydale
Press American Trouting Along the Catasauqua, and Magic
Hours. Also used on the broadsheet is Connett’s first use of
a decorated initial. The broadsheet is printed on handmade
paper, with the same watermark which belongs’ to Green’s
“Little Chart, Kent, England,” the same paper used in Magic
Hours, and one of the finest handmade papers of the time.
Princeton’s two copies were printed on Van Zelder Zonen,
imported from Holland, and slightly larger. (Information
provided by Isaac Oelgart, bibliographer). In 1925, Connett
prevailed on the printing firm of J.N. Johnston, which had
printed catalogues for Connett when he was in the hat manufacturing business, to employ him as a printing salesman. As
he subsequently wrote (quoted by Siegel), “With something
less than enthusiasm on their part, I was allowed to sell printing for them. After a reasonably successful, but extremely
harrowing year at this fearful task, I felt ready to print fine
books.” With the production of this broadside, Connett’s
near-legendary career began. a rare item of unique importance.
the derrydale press
unrecorded & unknown edition
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[CLEMENS, Samuel L.] A Fireside Conversation in the time of Queen Elizabeth [1601]. By Mark Twain. Printed in red and black on
watermarked “Vidalon” deckle-edge paper. Endpaper, blank, half-title, title page (verso: “Thirty copies of the book have been
printed, of which this is copy No. 21[numbered in ink]”), foreword (5 pages), half-title, text (11 pages), blank, endpaper. 8vo (9-G
x 6-I x G inches), [N.p.]: Privately Printed, 1926. No. 21 of 30 copies, privately printed by eugene v. connett, with his device in
red at the foot of the title page. The book consists of one 24-page signature, center sewn and cased into covers. Original full
black paper over boards, upper cover label printed in black on tan paper. Bookplate. Tiny abrasion to foot of spine, a fine copy.
unrecorded. Cf. BAL 3388 for first edition (1880), BAL 3407 for first authorized edition (1882), Siegel A and Frazier T-6-a (for
Connett’s edition of 100 copies); not in the Meine bibliography (1939).
One of the rarest Connett/Derrydale titles is the almost legendary 1601, printed in 1926 (by, states Siegel, J.N. Johnson) in an edition of 100 copies, with the only identifying mark being Connett’s device (Siegel “A”) on the colophon page. Frazier notes that in
a letter preserved at Harvard, Connett writes, in part, “I am sending you a copy of that most terrible but authentic masterpiece
of Mark Twain’s — “1601.” A boy will deliver it to your house tomorrow. I’m afraid to send it through the mail. I did a somewhat
overpowering design for this book in the vain hope of overpowering the text but I find the text can’t be overpowered — no how!”
The colophon of the edition of 100 copies reads as follows: “one hundred copies of this conver- /sation have been printed for
H.D.W. / of which this is no. …” Before the volume we offer surfaced, it was assumed that the “overpowering” edition (the text
within with ornamental borders) was the only one Connett attempted; clearly it was not. Our edition collates identically with
the recorded edition, the dimensions are identical, the deckle-edge watermarked “Vidalon” paper is the same, and at the foot of
the title page we find Connett’s “A” device. It is our belief that this, more limited, edition preceded the recorded one, and that
Connett found it unsatisfying and produced the more elaborate edition “in the vain hope of overpowering the text.” In fact, our
edition is an extremely pleasing one typographically: Twain’s words, free from Connett’s later imprisoning borders, breathe easily
throughout the duration of his ribald prose. One wonders if any other copies have survived. With this newly-discovered edition, a
new door is opened in the history of Connett and The Derrydale Press. a major derrydale discovery, an unrecorded volume of
historic importance.
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a family copy, inscribed
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INGRAHAM, Henry Andrews. American Trout Streams. A
Discussion of the Problems Confronting Anglers in the Preservation,
Management and Rehabilitation of American Trout Waters. 139
pp. 8vo, New York: Privately printed for The Angler’s Club
of New York, 1926. First edition, no. 123 of 150 copies on
Fabriano hand-made paper. Original greenish-gray boards,
cream cloth spine printed paper labels. About fine. With the
bookplate of Grace Ingraham. Siegel 1; Frazier I-1-a.
Although it pre-dates the use of the Derrydale imprint, this
book is considered the first book of the Press. Inscribed from
the author to his sister on the front flyleaf.
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INGRAHAM, Henry Andrews. American Trout Streams: A
Discussion of the Problems Confronting Anglers in the Preservation, Management and Rehabilitation of American Trout Waters.
8vo, New York: Privately printed for The Angler’s Club of
New York, 1926. First edition, no. 63 of 350 copies. Original
greenish-gray boards, cream cloth spine, spine and front label
slightly toned, else fine. Bookplate of Samuel Lambert and
another. Siegel 1; Frazier I-1-a.
The trade issue.
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copy number one
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[MEYNELL, Hugo]. The Meynellian Science or Fox Hunting Upon System. Frontispiece portrait by Gordon Ross. Title-page vignette
of a foxhound. [vi], 24, [2] pp. 8vo, n.p.: Privately Printed for Ernest R. Gee [at the Press of August Becker, Brooklyn], 1926. One
of 28 copies on large paper. Original cloth-backed boards, printed paper label on front cover. An immaculate copy in its original
glassine dust jacket (spine of which is partially gone). Bookplate. In custom quarter crimson and cloth slipcase with leather label
on upper cover. Frazier M-6-D.
Inscribed by Gee, “To Mr. Wilson S. Mills / with the compliments of / Ernest R. Gee / New York / April 1945.” While there
is disagreement as to whether this volume is one of The Derrydale Press works, Frazier states: “But the book and its design,
paper, binding, and style, are so obviously Derrydale in spirit and influence, that one has only to put itside by side with Connett’s
American Trout Streams … produced the same year, 1926, or Connett’s own Magic Hours, produced the following year, to see how
this book and the books of the Press came together. The only question would be whether Ernest Gee had more influence on
Connett in 1926, or whether Connett had more influence on Gee in this important year when, together, they formed the group
that formed the press” (Frazier). “Hugo Meynell was one of the greatest sportsmen of his day and this essay is considered the best
ever written on Fox Hunting” (Notes accompanying the entry for the first edition in the personal library catalog of Alfred B. Maclay (in our possession) where the present book is also listed (Maclay paid 20 dollars for it to Gee in 1926)). “Some people consider
the Mark Twain to be the first Derrydale, but I consider this one to be. They were both brought out in early 1926 and this deluxe
copy [as is our copy] … is even more rare at 1 of 28, than the Mark Twain” (Frazier). A consummate rarity of the highest order.
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the first derrydale, inscribed to connett’s collaborator harry roberts
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CONNETT, Eugene V. Magic Hours Wherein we cast a fly here & there As we wade along together. Two mounted black and white
plates after drawings by Connett. [blank leaf], [i]-vii, [viii, blank], [ix, contents], [x, blank], [xi, fly title], [xii plate] 1-20, [blank leaf].
12mo, New York: Privately Printed by the Author [at The Derrydale Press] for the Anglers’ Club of New York, 1927. First edition,
one of 100 [actually 89] copies, this being copy no. 29. Original grey paper boards, linen spine, paper label on upper cover. Bookplate. A flawless copy in quarter blue morocco folding box. Wetzel p. 124; not in Bruns; Siegel 3; Frazier C-9-a.
“Connett produced Magic Hours entirely by his own hand. He intended to print 100 copies, but ran out of paper and only 89 were
completed” (Siegel). The first work to bear the Derrydale imprint, this copy is inscribed by the author to a close associate on the
first blank: “To my good friend, Harry Roberts, Jr., from Eugene Connett 3rd, March 29, 1927.” Harry Roberts, Jr., was a production man at the Cross & LaBeaume advertising agency who shared Connett’s keen interest in typography. Connett wrote, “I printed a number of catalogues for this agency and I blush to think of the money that Roberts and I spent in achieving typographical
excellence which would have been proper for a fine book, but was hardly justified in a catalogue.” rare and beautiful and with a
fine personal association.
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ii. correspondence of eugene v. connett
the genesis of ‘magic hours’
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CONNETT, Eugene V. “Magic Hours”: correspondence concerning Connett’s book, including letters to and from the celebrated
printer D.B. Updike, 1925-27. A total of 31 pages, including the carbons of 12 letters from Connett. On 11 x 8 H inch pages, New
York, Boston, etc: 1925-1927. Some marginal tears and wrinkles to Connett’s carbons, else fine. Custom cloth folder with morocco label. Siegel, p. 14 et seq. From the Estate of Eugene V. Connett, III, proprietor of The Derrydale Press.
A wonderful archive showing the genesis of the first book to bear The Derrydale Press imprint. On March 11, 1925, the Boston
publishing firm of Richard Badger writes Connett expressing interest in his Field & Stream article “Magic Hours” and suggesting that if he had enough other material, they would consider publishing it in book form. There then ensues a series of letters
between Badger and Connett developing this idea, until Connett realizes the firm is a vanity press and will publish his book if
he pays for it. On March 7, 1926 he writes, “Under such conditions I should prefer to print the book myself.” By March 21 his
decision has crystallized, and he writes to Henry Van Dyke, “ … I have mailed you the ms. of a trifling angling book … I plan
to print”; on April 3 he writes to the great printer D.B. Updike at the Merrymount Press, enclosing proofs of a border and initial
he has drawn and asking “Mr. Updyke” [sic] for advice on specific points. Updike duly returns Connett’s letter with his advice
pencilled in. Connett writes again on October 21 (still getting Updike’s name wrong) for advice on The Living Constitution (Siegel
B), which Updike duly gives. On January 26, 1927 (in response to a letter of Connett’s, the carbon of which is not present), Updike
suggests some research sources in London, and makes additional suggestions for the layout of Magic Hours: “ … I should leave off
the folio on the last page and put a few blossoms there. Out of the parterre on page 11 you could certainly spare a few plants to
bloom at the end. I think your book is a little too flowery … ” Connett eventually printed the book on a $50 printing press in his
study, producing 89 copies before he ran out of paper and stopped. In addition to the correspondence described, which totals 20
pages, there is a typewritten page on which Connett has listed the suggested pagination and binding for Magic Hours, and 10 pages
of letters and carbons, six by Connett, in which he seeks and receives permission to reprint his articles from various publications
in a subsequent book, Any Luck? a lively and important archive.
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connett considers reprinting frank forester
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[HERBERT, Henry William, “Frank Forester”]. The Warwick
Woodlands. By Frank Forester. Small archive of vendor quotes and
other data concerning the reprinting of this novel, addressed to
Eugene V. Connett at the James N. Johnston Company, 1927. 17
pp., including original mailing envelope with Connett’s imprint
and Device “A” (Siegel), and reproduction of a sporting painting
by A.B. Frost. 4to, New York: 1927. A few marginal chips, else
near-fine to fine. Custom half morocco clamshell box and cloth
chemise. Siegel, p. 19 et seq.
An intriguing look at an early proposed Connett production. In
1926 Connett produced what he termed “the first book I published” (American Trout Streams, printed by J.N. Johnston); his next
book, The Dalmatian, 1927, was the first published book to bear
the name of The Derrydale Press. Between these two books, in
late 1926 or early 1927, Connett conceived the idea of reprinting
The Warwick Woodlands, first published serially in 1839 and generally regarded as Herbert’s finest sporting novel. By March 1927
the project was well advanced, quotes having been received from
two binders and two typographers, sample pages procured and
annotated, and two sheets of J.N. Johnston letterhead paper given
over to Connett’s costing out of the book (he arrived at a figure
of $1300 for 200 copies). The book was to be illustrated, and presumably at some point, the Frost painting was considered; binding was to be buckram spine and paper sides, both with paper
labels, and glassined. What happened then is not known. Possibly
the $6.50 cost gave Connett pause; perhaps other considerations
obtained. But what would presumably have been the first book
to carry the Derrydale name never appeared, its genesis recorded
only by virtue of the unique and important archive offered here.
original connett manuscript on frank forester
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(HERBERT, Henry William, “Frank Forester”). CONNETT,
Eugene V. Original manuscript of an untitled essay on Henry
William Herbert (“Frank Forester”), in pencil on 7 unruled pages,
approximately 1500 words; headed at the top in Connett’s hand:
“This was written about 1916 by E.V.C.” 10-H x 8 inches, np: ca.
1916. Old horizontal fold, else fine. Red cloth folder with a crimson morocco label with Derrydale logo on the upper cover.
An interesting early manuscript — in later years Connett composed largely on the typewriter — with cross-outs and additions,
an example of Connett’s early affection for Herbert and his work
which was to find fulfillment in The Derrydale Press editions
of “Frank Forester” decades later. (In it, one learns such curious
details as the fact that Herbert won the admiration of Edgar Allan Poe for his translation of a Greek poem!) Apparently unpublished, this informative essay reads as though it were intended as
a preface to a Forester work. Beginning: “On 1844 the discontinuance of the American Turf Register marked the end of the first
period in American Sporting literature.” very nice.
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(HERBERT, Henry William, “Frank Forester”). Collection
of 15 typed and autograph letters from various correspondents to Eugene V. Connett regarding his researches into the
life of Frank Forester, a total of 30 pages, 1917-1923. Also
included is a small set of 20 mounted newspaper clippings
relating to a New York Public Library exhibition of Forester’s
work, 1931. V.p: 1917-23. Old folds, a few margins frayed,
overall fine. From the collection of Eugene V. Connett, III,
proprietor of The Derrydale Press. Custom half morocco
slipcase and chemise.
Well before the founding of The Derrydale Press, whose
reprintings of the works of “Frank Forester” (Henry William
Herbert, 1807-1858) brought new popularity to the father
of American sporting literature, Eugene Connett had been
studying the background of the writer, particularly on New
York’s Long Island, where Forester spent much time. In this
interesting archive a total of seven correspondents come to
his aid, in varying degrees of usefulness, mostly establishing the current names and locations of places mentioned
or frequented by Forester, such as the Van De Water Hotel,
Lott’s Tavern, Brick House Creek, “Land’s End” (the home
of Dr. Thomas Ward, later owned by John G. Heckscher) and
others throughout the Island. Among Connett’s correspondents are The Suffolk Club, A.M. Stoddard of The Sun, the
celebrated sporting writer Fred E. Pond (“Will Wildwood”),
and, leading the list with seven ALS (21 pages), retired journalist and Long Island expert C.L.C. Ditmars. Also included
is a set of some 20 clippings from New York newspapers
concerning the exhibition of Forester held at the New York
Public Library September 16-November 16, 1931. By that
time Connett was secretary of the Frank Forester Society,
and it was this exhibition which prompted William Mitchell
Van Winkle to do Forester’s bibliography, published in 1936.
Connett never lost his interest in Forester — the first of a
number of his works was published by a youthful Derrydale
Press in 1927; the last appeared in 1941, as its days were drawing to a close. an interesting and significant lot of source
materials.
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origin of connett’s sporting pen name, “virginius”
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(CONNETT, Eugene V.) Bradford, Charles; POST, W.
Kintzing, et al. Small archive of letters, chiefly on sporting and angling subjects, addressed to Eugene V. Connett,
III. 19 Autograph or Typed Letters, signed. 4to and smaller,
V.p.: v.d., 1916-1919. Condition generally fine. Provenance:
Eugene V. Connett, III; his son, Eugene V. Connett IV.
Fascinating group of correspondence on sporting and related
subjects from a wide circle of acquaintances, from the earliest period of Connett’s writing career and not long after his
graduation from Princeton. Several date from during Connett’s time in the Army. Comprising 19 letters, among which
are the following:
the origin of connett’s sporting pen name, “virginius”
Typed letter, signed, dated 28 February 1916, from the
President of Forest and Stream, accepting two sporting articles
and asking “whether you would suggest some pen name to
be used in connection with one of the articles, preferably the
trap shooting manuscript.” Connett has annotated in pencil,
“I suggested virginius.”
connett in the sporting columns
- 2 Typed letters, signed, from A.M. Stoddart, of The Sun:
24 October 1916, thanking Connett for articles; 11 October
1917, re: Emlyn M. Gill, and editorial matters.
- Typed letter, signed, dated 3 August 1917, from Charles
Bradford, editor of The American Angler, accepting an article
and discussing changes in the magazine’s design.
- Typed letter, signed, dated 28 March 1917, from Edward
Cave, editor of Recreation, proposing to publish a letter from
Connett.
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- Two typed letters, signed, from William Bruette, editor of
Forest and Stream, dated 21 March 1917 and 25 March 1918,
the latter proposing to have lunch together with Fred Pond
(“Will Wildwood”), “as you say a scholarly sportsman of the
old school.”
- Typed letter, signed, dated 9 July 1919, from an asst. editor
of Forest and Stream, conveying an author’s holograph response to a letter from Connett regarding bait fishing.
- Typed letter, signed, dated 6 March 1917, from an editor of
Outdoor Life, Denver, Colo. acknowledging the truth of Connett’s remarks on the ornithological inaccuracy of the March
cover illustration.
connett the sportsman
- Correspondence from Dr. Joseph W. Droogan of Westchester: Autographed note, signed, dated 27 October 1917,
to Stoddart at The Sun, concerning Connett, the vanishing
Woodcock, etc; Typed letter, signed, dated 7 May 1918, to
Connett, 2 pp. discussing flies and a trip to the West Canada
River; Autograph letter, signed, dated 24 May 1919, 4pp.
on a mutual acquaintance and a proposed fishing trip; and
a Typed note, signed, concerning a recipe for oiling fishing
line.
- Autograph letter, signed, dated 12 January 1919, to Sergeant
[Connett] from Beverly Potter, in Hunters Lodge, N.C., sending a dozen quail and regretting that Connett had to leave so
soon (pencil note, “I was still in uniform EVC”).
- Two letters concerning game preservation and legislation in
New Jersey: Typed letter, signed, 8 December 1917, from the
Bureau of Biological Survey, U.S.D.A., re: scarcity of woodcock in Essex County, N.J.; autograph letter, signed, dated 2
April 1917, from E. Napier, president of N.J. Fish and Game
Commissioners, re: game wardens in Essex County, and
proposing to appoint Connett a deputy warden.
- Two typed letters, signed, dated 26 and 31 May 1919, from
John M. Sheridan, of Brooklyn, to Virginius, discussing
flies and fly fishing in the Catskills, thanking Connett for a
specimen of his book plate, and returning a copy of George
Dawson’s The Pleasures of Angling, 1876, with the book label
of E. V. Connett (“my grandfather - EVC” noted in pencil).
- Typed letter signed, dated 11 May 1918, from W. Kintzing
Post (1880-1955), giving family news and responding to questions about the South Side Sportsmen’s Club, “the old Snedecor property”; the Suffolk Club: “the property … belonged
to Sam Carman. There is a tradition that Daniel Webster
used to go there”; and discussing old names for ponds and
rivers in the area.
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CLARKE, Birket. Typed letter, signed, to Eugene V. Connett, concerning the offense he took at a letter of Clarke’s
in the New York Sun. Three pages. 8vo and 12mo, New York:
May 9 and 10, 1917. Margins trimmed, tape stains, but the
pages are intact. From the estate of Eugene V. Connett, III,
proprietor of The Derrydale Press.
In the April 28, 1917 issue of the The Sun (New York’s
newspaper of now legendary fame) appeared a letter to the
Editor by Birket (“Kit”) Clarke commenting on a previously
published article by Eugene Connett. Connett, offended by
one of Clarke’s comments, wrote Mr. Stoddard, of The Sun
editorial department. The first item offered is Mr. Stoddard’s
TLS reply, dated May 9; “That good old scout Kit Clarke is
at my desk and I felt sure that he meant what he said of you
in the most complimentary way. I asked him. He said he did.
Then I took the liberty of showing him your article which
I was about to send to the composing room and he said he
would write you a personal note. I am, therefore, taking out
that paragraph because I know you will feel it were better
that way in the circumstances.” Below Stoddard’s signature
is typed: “P.S. Mr. Clarke asks me to take this dictation: Say
to Mr. Connett that I have no intention whatever of writing
anything that would offend him as there is no reason why
I should do such a thing. My idea was to convey the notion
that you have condensed into a remarkably small space a
vast amount of information. And he felt and sincerely hopes
that you will take no offense at this remark.” Beneath which
Clarke has penned, “With best wishes of yours cordially / Kit
Clarke.” Accompanying this is Clarke’s May 10 contrite letter
to Connett, and the copy of a note to Stoddard informing
him that he has written it. Clarke’s letter has been taped to a
ledger page, presumably by Connett, on the verso of which,
under Connett’s pencil heading “New York Sun 1917” are
fragments of an angling letter to the Editor by a J.W. Bryant,
and a large portion of Connett’s printed reply, dated June 22.
an unusual archive.
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(ANGLERS’ CLUB) LA BRANCHE, George M.L. Typed
letter, signed, to Eugene V. Connett agreeing to participate in
an angling debate. One page. 8vo, New York: March 17, 1919.
One corner chipped, else fine. From the estate of Eugene V.
Connett, III.
An interesting letter, in response to Connett’s invitation to
debate [at the Anglers’ Club?]. “ … While I shall be glad to
take part in what you call an ‘informal fly debate’, it is not
without some hesitancy that I accept. The title of the subject
of the debate: “Should the Artificial Fly be Tied in Exact Imitation of the Natural Fly?” gives the affirmative a bit solider
ground to work upon. I should have preferred the subject to
have read: “Is Actual Imitation of the Natural Insect Necessary?” These two titles may seem to you closely allied, but
there is really a difference … ” He continues on regarding
the site of the debate (“perhaps a larger attendance could be
had at the meetings if they were held somewhere else”) and
ends by asking for the rules governing the debate. One hopes
it came off. George M.L. La Branche was the author of two
fly-fishing classics, The Dry Fly and Fast Water (1914), and The
Salmon and Dry Fly (1924).
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CROSS, Reuben R. Two autograph letters signed, to Eugene
V. Connett, concerning his manufacture of trout flies, one
with an actual sample attached. Two pages. 12mo and 8vo,
Neversink, NY: January 25, 1921 and August 19, 1932. Fine
condition. From the estate of Eugene V. Connett, III. Red
cloth folder with a crimson morocco label with Derrydale
logo on the upper cover.
In the first letter, to “Dear Mr. Connett,” the famous fly-tyer
sends samples of his work, indicating his price is $3.00 a
dozen for all patterns. By the time of the second letter, it’s
“Dear Gene,” and Cross writes, “Am enclosing an insect with
an imitation quill today together with some of the material.
By using a light and dark hair I though out this effect which I
think quite fair. Let me know how you like.” hooked to the
top of the letter is the fly in question. This letter ends
“I haven’t had a drink since last January, some lumps on my
shoulders I fear they might be wings.”
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SKUES, G[eorge] E[dward] M[ackenzie]. A fine group of
letters, two autograph and three typed, to Eugene V. Connett. 20 pages, 9-I x 7 inches and 10 x 8 inches. South Croydon and London: 1922, 1932. Old folds, tear to one lower
margin without loss, else fine. From the collection of Eugene
V. Connett III. Red cloth folder with a crimson morocco label
with Derrydale logo on the upper cover. Gingrich, Fishing in
Print, pp. 224-41, et seq.
G.E.M. Skues, a London attorney, wrote a number of highly
influential angling books, including Minor Tactics of the Chalk
Stream (1910), The Way of a Trout With a Fly (1921), Side-lines,
Side-lights and Reflections (1932), and Nymph Fishing for Chalk
Stream Trout (1939). He was the founder of the modern wetfly chalk-stream school of fishing and of nymph-fishing for
trout, crossing swords with Frederic M. Halford, the great
exponent of the dry fly.
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LA BRANCHE, George M.L. Typed letter, signed, to
Eugene V. Connett, thanking him for letters of recommendation. One page. 8vo, New York: June 11, 1925. Fine condition.
From the estate of Eugene V. Connett, III. Red cloth folder
with a crimson morocco label with Derrydale logo on the
upper cover.
A delightful and partly facetious letter, thanking Connett
for writing letters of recommendation in connection with a
forthcoming visit to England: “What do you think I am anyhow — a prize monkey or something that Englishmen have
never seen or may never see again? You are indeed young if
you think I have the nerve to present in person these flowery
epistles of yours … don’t you think it would be better if I
mailed them and then sneaked in the back door and tried to
hear what was said … ? I am sure your friends are … high
class gentlemen. Keeping such company as I do, of course
you will understand that it will be difficult for me to meet
them on their level.”
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CONNETT, Eugene V. Typed letter, signed, to bookseller Ernest R. Gee, 13 July 1928, outlining the costs associated with producing a Centennial Edition of the American Turf Register. Two pages on Connett’s Derrydale Press letterhead. 8vo, New York: 13 July
1928. Fine.
Detailed two-page letter from Connett to Gee discussing the printing costs involved in producing a proposed Centennial Edition
of the famed American sporting periodical, The American Turf Register, published in 15 volumes, 1829-1844. Connett outlined
production of 500 sets of 30 volumes (each with six issues of the original magazine and six photogravure plates) to be delivered at
the rate of two volumes monthly. This ambitious project, with production costs of $139 per set, would have required a very high
retail price. Gee did not publish the Centennial Edition, and instead offered a single volume sampling of Early American Sporting
Books, which was produced in December 1928.
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WILLOCK, Franklin J. The Dalmatian. [Foreword by Flora M.
Bonney, Tally-Ho Kennels, Flushing, L.I.]. 44, [1] pp. 8vo, New
York: Ernest Gee, 1927. First edition, no. 125 of 200 copies
printed by Eugene V. Connett at The Derrydale Press. Original
printed pictorial white boards, about fine. Custom white cloth
clamshell box with Derrydale gilt stamped leather spine and label
on upper cover. Jones 3225; Siegel 2; Frazier W-10-a.
The first book on the Dalmatian published in America. A beautiful copy of a rare and fragile Derrydale title.
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publisher’s own copy in deluxe binding
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[MILNOR, William, Jr.] Memoirs of the Gloucester Fox Hunting
Club Near Philadelphia. Two reproductions from old prints.
[xii], 47, [3] pp. 8vo, New York: Privately Printed [by The
Derrydale Press] for Ernest R. Gee, 1927. First edition thus
(the original was published in 1830); no. 113 of 375 copies.
Full reddish brown morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe
with foxhunting tools to upper board, gilk stamped dog’s
head at upper corners and fox mask at lower corners, upper
board titled in gilt above a running fox, t.e.g . Some slight
rubbing. Near fine. Bookplate of Eugene V. Connett, III.
Quarter crimson morocco clamshell box. Siegel 4; Frazier
M-7-a. Provenance: Eugene V. Connett IV.
A reprint of a rare work, with a foreword by the sporting
bookseller and authority on early American sport, Ernest R.
Gee. This binding is similar to those executed by Sangorski
& Sutcliffe for the
great Derrydale
production of
Woodward’s Cherished Portraits. It is
probable that only
a very small number of this edition
were bound thus.
Connett’s own
copy.
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KETCHUM, Arthur. Roads & Harbours. Pieces in Cadence
and Rhyme. [2], ix, 111 pp. 8vo, New York: Harry Roberts, Jr.
[printed by The Derrydale Press], 1927. No. 60 of 150 copies,
signed by the author. Black cloth with printed label on upper
cover and spine. About fine, some foxing. Bookplate. Custom
quarter crimson morocco drop box with leather label on upper cover. Siegel 5; Frazier K-4-a.
“A very rare and and scarce Derrydale” (Siegel).
the derrydale somerville & ross set, one of 500
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SOMERVILLE, E. Œ., and Martin ROSS. The Hitchcock Edition of Somerville & Ross. Illustrated with drawings by Edith
Somerville plus photographs and other illustrations. 7 vols.
8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1927. No. 311 of 500
sets, signed by Edith Somerville on half-title of vol. 1. Original gold-blocked green cloth with black leather spine labels,
t.e.g., others uncut; labels chipped (as usual), else fine. Siegel
6; Frazier S-14-a.
A celebrated Derrydale production, one
of the early titles which, when it went
promptly out of print, established “the
beginning of the out-of-print Derrydale market” (Siegel). These first-hand
stories and fiction about Irish country
life — particularly its sporting aspects —
remains unrivalled. They are largely the
work of Edith Somerville, a celebrated
sportswoman, who wrote them with
her cousin “Martin Ross” [Violet Martin]. The individual titles are: Further
Experiences of an Irish R.M.; In Mr. Knox’s
Country; Dan Russell the Fox; All On the
Irish Shore; Wheel-Tracks; Irish Memories.
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GEE, Ernest R. Early American Sporting Books 1734-1844: A
Few Brief Notes. Illustrated with portraits and facsimiles. 61,
[3], [4, ads] pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1928.
First edition, first issue with dated advertisements. Original
brown boards, tan cloth spine, paper labels, about fine. Tally
Ho! 95; Siegel 13; Frazier G-2-a.
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MCBAIN, Howard Lee. The Living Constitution. A Consideration of the Realities and Legends of Our Fundamental Law. [At
head of title:] The World Today Bookshelf. Designed by Eugene
V. Connett (on verso of title page). vii, 284, [4, ads] pp. 8vo,
New York: Published by The Workers Education Bureau,
1927. First edition, first issue. Brown cloth, paper spine label.
Fine. Frazier M-4-a; Siegel B.
Designed by Eugene Connett at just the time when he was
beginning to embark upon The Derrydale Press adventure.
This title was first issued by The Workers Education Bureau
Press in 1927.
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HEYWOOD, Gerald G.P. Charles Cotton and His River. Illustrated. 191 pp. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1928.
First American issue, with “Eugene V. Connett ‘The Derrydale Press’ New York City/127 East 34th Street” added below
the “Manchester, Sherratt & Hughes” imprint. Original
green cloth titled in gilt. About fine. In quarter green calf
and marbled boards dropbox. Bookplate. Siegel 11; Frazier
H-17-a; Hampton’s Angling Bibliography, p. 147.
A rare Derrydale imprint. Laid in is a two page typed letter,
signed, with autograph note, from M.H. Riesco of Croydon,
UK, to H.H. Smedley dated April 24, 1945. Smedley was Secretary of the British Casting Association. The letter describes
ten beautiful snapshots (included here) of the Isaac Walton
Hotel, Dovedale and The River Dove.
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[KESTER, Jesse Y.]. The American Shooter’s Manual … by a
Gentleman of Philadelphia County. With 3 mounted illustrations on Japan tissue. ix, 155, [4] pp. 8vo, New York: Privately
Printed by Ernest R. Gee [by The Derrydale Press], 1928.
First edition thus, the original having been published in 1827.
No. 187 of 375 copies. Original light green boards, green
cloth spine, paper labels. Fine copy, with offsetting from
cellotape on the endpapers. Half green morocco and cloth
drop box, with gilt logo of The Derrydale Press on spine and
upper cover on inset leather label. Siegel 8; Frazier K-3-a.
A reprint of the first comprehensive treatise on field shooting published in America. From the library of William Van
Winkle, whose bibliography of William Henry Herbert
remains a standard work.
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LLOYD, Anne. Antiques and Amber. Architectural vignette
in blue on title page. 103 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale
Press, 1928. Deluxe edition, no. 127 of 150 copies signed,
on special Ingres paper, from
a total edition of 400. Original
marbled boards, black cloth
spine with black paper label on
upper cover. Bookplate. Edges
and extremities slightly rubbed,
else fine. Siegel 9; Frazier L-7-D.
A collection of poems on various subjects, one of the early
poetry books of The Derrydale
Press. Inscribed on the flyleaf
by the author to Loella Sprague
Rodman.
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prints
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PAGE, Rodman L., Jr. War without Fighting. 60 pp. 8vo, New
York: The Derrydale Press, 1928. First edition, no. 7 of 100
copies. Cloth spine and boards, about fine. Bookplate. Siegel
20; Frazier P-2-a “a very rare and hard to spot Derrydale.”
“On June 19th, 1916, the National Guard was called into
Active Service with the prospect of being sent into Mexico.
I was … a member … in the First Troop Philadelphia City
Cavalry.” This copy has bookstamp of George C. Page of
Wayne, Pa.
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TAVERNER, John. Certaine Experiments Concerning Fish and
Fruite. Small 4to, [London]: Sherrat and Hughes [Derrydale
Press], 1928. First edition. One of 100 unnumbered copies.
Original grey boards, cloth spine with paper label on upper
cover. Some very slight
soiling and rubbing to the
tips, otherwise a fine copy.
Rare. Green cloth openfaced slipcase. Siegel 10;
Frazier T-1-a.
An extemely hard book to
find, particularly because
it does not appear to be a
Derrydale Press item. Indeed it was printed in England and the title page has
only short two lines at the
bottom stating: Eugene V.
Connett, “The Derrydale
Press,” New York City, 124
East 34th Street, telephone
Caledonia 1961.
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THOMAS, Joseph B. Hounds and Hunting Through the Ages … with
an Introduction by the Earl of Lonsdale. Hand-colored frontispiece
portrait of the author by Gordon Ross, in addition to numerous
other illustrations in color and black and white. xviii, 272 pp. 4to,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1928. Deluxe edition, no. 1 of 50
copies on Van Gelder paper, portrait signed by Ross in pencil and
by Thomas in ink. The dedication copy. Original full red morocco, gilt decorations of stylized running hounds and foliage on
upper and lower covers, title on upper cover and panelled spine,
t.e.g. Rubbed (small losses to spine ends). Red morocco-backed
folding box. Tally Ho! 94; Siegel 15; Frazier T-2-D; Biscotti p. 432.
Provenance: estate of Joseph B. Thomas IV, Winter Harbor,
Maine.
An outstanding work, “the first of the big, beautiful Derrydale
Deluxes. It was a model for many of the ones that followed”
(Frazier). The dedication copy, boldly inscribed by Thomas to his
son, Joseph B. Thomas IV, who was eleven years old at the time
of the book’s publication. The inscription echoes the sentiments
of the three-page printed dedication: “To My Son, I hand this
volume (I) with a stirrup cup, for life’s ride, filled — as it were —
with the nectar of Good Cheer and with the wish that La Donna
di Buon Auguro may ever ride by his side — Joseph B. Thomas.
15 December 1928.” In a smaller hand, Thomas has added below:
“My dear Boy: I hope you will commit to Memory the wise sayings of Villon and Gratian to be found respectively on pp. 116 &
225.”
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THOMAS, Joseph B. Hounds and Hunting Through the Ages … with
an Introduction by the Earl of Lonsdale. Hand colored frontispiece
portrait of the author by Gordon Ross, in addition to numerous
other illustrations in color and black and white. xviii, 272 pp. 4to,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1928. Deluxe edition, no. 7 of
50 copies printed on Van Gelder Paper, with signed frontispiece
portrait. Original full red morocco, gilt decorations of stylized
running hounds and foilage on upper and lower covers, title on
upper cover and panelled spine, t.e.g. Bookplate. Preserved in
red morocco-backed slipcase and chemise. Tally Ho! 94; Siegel 15;
Frazier T-2-D; Biscotti p. 432.
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THOMAS, Joseph B. Hounds and Hunting Through the Ages
… With an Introduction by The Earl of Lonsdale. Illustrated.
xviii, 272 pp. Folio, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1928.
First edition, one of 750 unnumbered copies. Original red
cloth, t.e.g. In dust jacket. Siegel 15; Frazier T-2-a.
A fine Derrydale title that has held its distinguished place
amid subsequent competition.
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WALLNER, Mary Cole. Pydie’s Poems. 19, [5] pp. 12mo,
New York: Privately printed [by The Derrydale Press], 1928.
First edition, one of 100 copies. Original dark blue marbled
boards, parchment paper spine, title label on upper cover. In
fine plain dust jacket. Bookplate and with Eugene Connett
bookplate laid in. Quarter red morocco drop box. Siegel 17;
Frazier W-3-a.
A book of poems, touchingly printed by the author’s parents
after her death in a hunting accident at age 15. A beautiful
little book, “very rare” (Frazier).
one of 35 copies
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WHITE, Frederick. The Spicklefisherman and Others. Illustrated by A.B. Frost, Oliver Kemp and Gordon Stevenson. 112,
[2] pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1928. deluxe
edition, one of 35 on handmade paper, signed by White on
half-title. Original light blue marbled boards, printed label on
upper cover and gilt title with Derrydale logo on spine and
on upper cover in gilt clamshell box. Siegel 19; Frazier W-7-D
(“very rare”); Bruns W84. Not in Thacher.
The deluxe edition is half an inch taller and wider than the
trade.
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in original dust jacket
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BROWN, William Robinson. The Horse of the Desert
… With an Introduction
by Major General James G.
Harbord and Henry Fairfield Osborn. Illustrated by
photographs, maps and 4
color plates. 4to, New York:
The Derrydale Press, 1929.
First edition, one of 750
copies. Original blue cloth
gilt, front cover with horse
heads stamped in gilt at corners, t.e.g. Fine copy in very
good dust jacket with only
the slightest trace of wear
along bottom of front. Half
red morocco drop box, with
red leather label on upper
cover. Bookplates. Siegel
25; Frazier B-19-a; Podeschi
364.
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BROWN, William Robinson. The Horse of the Desert.
Introduction by Major-General James G. Harbord and Professor
Henry Fairfield Osborn. Color plate after Harrington Bird and
hitherto unpublished work of Henry Alken, many black and
white half-tones. Large 4to, New York: Derrydale Press, 1929.
First edition, unnumbered copy of the deluxe issue, signed
by the author (75 numbered large paper copies printed on
Van Gelder Book paper). Later full blue morocco with emblematic gilt tooling. Siegel 25; Frazier B-19-D.
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CONNETT, Eugene V. Feathered Game. From A Sporting Journal. Hand-colored frontispiece, colored title-page vignette,
and 10 colored illustrations of various birds by Edgar Burke.
4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1929. Deluxe edition,
no. 3 of 50 copies printed on large paper, signed by Burke
and Connett. Three-quarters maroon morocco gilt, unopened at top edge. Spine very lightly faded, light rubbing
at joint, some offsetting from frontispiece. Quarter crimson
morocco slipcase, with leather label on upper cover. Siegel
24; Frazier C-10-D.
Includes illustrations of the Quail-Bobwhite, Ruffed Grouse,
Ring Necked Pheasant, American Woodcock, Wilson’s Snipe,
Canada Goose, Black Duck, Canvasback, Widgeon, and Mallard. With booklabel of Samuel B. Webb and another.
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CONNETT, Eugene V. Feathered Game. From A Sporting Journal. Title page vignette and ten color plates by Edgar Burke.
8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1929. First edition, no.
165 of 500 copies. Original simulated mottled calf boards,
black cloth spine, some cover wear, internally fine. VG. Siegel
24; Frazier C-10-a.
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The Sportsman’s Porfolio of American Field Sports. Title-page
vignette, 20 full page illustrations. Oblong 8vo, [New York]:
[Derrydale Press], [1929]. Facsimile of the first edition of
1855; one of 400 copies. Original brown printed boards,
brown cloth spine, fine. Bookplate. Phillips, p. 355; Henderson pp. 228-229; Goodspeed, p. 350; Van Winkle Sale 710 (all
for first edition); Siegel 29; Frazier S-20-a.
The Derrydale reprint of the first edition of 1855. “The 1855
was printed on inferior paper and is a rare item in any condition” (Siegel).
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[CRAWFORD, Everett Lake] “Anole
Hunter.” Let’s Ride to Hounds. Illustrated
by Edward King. xii, 92, [1] pp. Tall 8vo,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1929.
First edition, no. 27 of the Large Paper
issue of 50 copies. Original three quarter
red morocco and marbled boards, t.e.g.
About fine. Open-faced red cloth slipcase.
Siegel 26; Frazier H-21-D; Podeschi 366;
British and American Sporting Authors, pp.
330, 408: “a comprehensive book which
must always be a valuable text-book.”
The first half gives practical advice on the
management of horses, hounds, etc. The
second describes American hunts.
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VAN DYKE, Henry. The Travel Diary of An Angler. Frontispiece
etching signed by Ralph Boyer and 5 photogravure plates. 144, [2]
pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1929. One of 750 copies.
Original blue cloth over light blue paper boards, gold paper title
label affixed to front cover, t.e.g. Fine, in custom slipcase. Siegel
30; Frazier V-1-a.
“This is a lovely piece of book manufacture … Connett put
in a number of expensive little details such as … the engraved
and signed Ralph Boyer frontispiece, and the photogravure type
photos …” (Frazier).
43
KING, Edward. [American Hunting Scenes. Colorist’s model for “Well Away”]. Proof before letters, colored. Approximately 19 x 12
inches, [New York: The Derrydale Press, 1929]. Marginal smudging from colorist’s handling; the image bright and clear. Ordeman
pp. 37-8.
These were, notes Ordeman, “the first aquatints depicting contemporary American foxhunting scenes ever published … ‘The
First Fligh’ was the first print published, and it was only after it had proven popular that Mr. Connett issued the three prints that
completed the set.” Fine example of a colorist’s model, from the proof before letters.
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first state, exceedingly scarce
44
FRANKLIN, Jean Dwight. Why. Frontispiece. [vi], 38 pp.
12mo, [New York]: Privately Printed [by The Derrydale
Press], 1929. First edition, first state, one of 100 copies copies
on Dutch charcoal paper. Light green paper-covered boards,
printed label on upper board. Custom morocco backed box.
Siegel 33; Frazier F-4-D (“a relatively low distribution rate
and a poor survival rate”).
Frazier’s first state, one of one hundred copies on Dutch
Charcoal paper (identified by the spacing of the chain lines)
and with the transposed lines on page 31 uncorrected. Exceedingly scarce.
45
FRANKLIN, Jean Dwight. Why. Frontispiece. [vi], 38 pp.
12mo, [New York]: Privately Printed [by The Derrydale
Press], 1929. First edition, one of 1000 copies, Frazier’s 4th
state. Light blue paper-covered boards, label on upper board.
Some light traces of mildew, still a very good copy of a
fragile book. Scarce. Bookplate. Quarter crimson morocco
clamshell box, with leather label on upper cover. Siegel 33;
Frazier F-4-c.
46
GRAY, David. The Sporting Works of David Gray: Gallups 1,
Gallups 2, Mr. Carteret. Illustrated by Paul Brown. 3 vols. 8vo,
New York: Derrydale Press, 1929. The Hitchcock Edition.
One of 750 copies. Gallups 1 & 2: no. 255, Mr. Carteret: no.
578. Original cloth, t.e.g. Spines of vol. I & II slightly darkened, small patch of discoloration on spine of vol. II; otherwise fine in quarter red morocco slipcases with chemises, by
Maroquain. Siegel 28; Frazier G-15-a.
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one of 100 copies
47
GRISWOLD, Frank Gray. El Greco. Frontispiece portrait, 14
tissue-guarded plates of El Greco portraits. Small 4to, (New
York): Privately Printed, 1929. First edition, first issue, no. 19
of 100 copies, with errata on page 49 tipped-in. Printed by
Eugene V. Connett at The Derrydale Press. Japanese vellum spine and grey boards. Fine. Bookplate. Custom half
morocco clamshell box and cloth chemise. Siegel 23; Frazier
G-18-a.
Inscribed “To Ruth from Frank 1929.” Also signed on the
title-page as usual.
48
PAGE, Harry S. Between the Flags. Four colored plates by
Edward S. Voss, plus additional photographic illustrations.
313, [3] pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1929. First
edition, one of 850 copies. Original red cloth, gilt. beautiful
copy, in damaged slipcase. Bookplate. Siegel 21; Frazier P-1-a.
rare
49
SMITH, May Riley. Poems … Edited by Anna Hempstead
Branch. Foreword by Anna Catherine Markham. xvi, 74 pp. 8vo,
New York: The Poets’ Guild [Printed by The Derrydale
Press], 1929. First edition, one of 200 copies printed on
Louvain book paper. Lavender marbled boards, silver labels
printed in black. Small wear to printed spine label. Very good
plus in remnants of original glassine. rare. Quarter crimson
morocco and cloth clamshell box with morocco label on
upper panel with Derrydale logo on spine and upper panel.
Siegel 27; Frazier S-13-a.
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one of 50 large paper copies
50
SMITH, Jerome V.C. Trout and Angling. Being Part Two of The
Fishes of Massachusetts, first published in 1833 at Boston. Two page
Publisher’s Note signed E.V.C. Two facsimile plates and title page
vignette all colored by hand. [viii], 64, [4] pp. 8vo, New York: The
Derrydale Press, 1929. First Derrydale edition, one of 50 large
paper copies. Original half green morocco and boards, t.e.g.,
other edges uncut. Booklabel of the Sporting Gallery on front
pastedown. Bookplate. Faintest traces of rubbing to extremities,
else fine. Slipcase. Siegel 31; Frazier S-12-b.
A reprint of the edition of 1833, the first book on fishing to be
published in America.
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THOMAS, Joseph B. Hounds and Hunting Through the Ages
… With an Introduction by The Earl of Lonsdale. Illustrated. 272
pp. Folio, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1929. Second edition, one of 250 copies. Original red cloth gilt, t.e.g., others
uncut. VG, with bookplate. Siegel 15; Frazier T-3-a; Biscotti
p. 432.
“This book is an exact reproduction of the 1928 edition with
the exception of the title page and its obverse” (Frazier). The
second edition is much the scarcer edition.
52
VOSBURGH, W.S. (Ed.). Cherished Portraits of Thoroughbred
Horses, from the Collection of William Woodward. With Notes by
W.S. Vosburgh. With 68 engraved plates and three charts. vii,
297 pp. Large 4to, [New York]: Privately Printed, Ernest R.
Gee, 1929. First edition, one of 300 copies. Original full red
morocco, paneled spine with raised bands, t.e.g., by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. Very good. Half crimson morocco and
red cloth dropbox. Siegel 22 (cf. also p. 234); Frazier V-4-a;
Podeschi 373.
“This was Connett’s first major work in fine book production. It was contracted through Ernest Gee, and Mr. Woodward spared no expense …” (Siegel). The idea had come to
Mr. Woodward to do a book about the portraits he owned
after listening to Mr. Vosburgh regale him with stories about
them one Sunday afternoon. The most beautiful of the Derrydale titles.
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Westminster Kennel Club. Illustrated with four plates and a
map. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1929. Copy no. 1
of 100 numbered copies reproducing the original edition of
1886. Pale brown gilt-stamped cloth. Very good in open-faced
slipcase. Siegel 32; Frazier W-6-a.
With the bookplates of “The Brook”; also enclosed is a note
from The Treasurer of the Westminster Kennel Club: “A replica of the 1886 yearbook which our president, Mr. William
Ranch, thought would be interesting for the Club members
to keep.” This is Mr. Ranch’s own copy, noted on the colophon “Copy #1, William Ranch.”
the derrydale polo prints — paul brown at his peak
55
BROWN, Paul. American Polo Scenes: Down the Field; On the
Boards; The Save; & The Goal. Series of four hand colored
aquatint engravings, signed lower left by the Artist. 13 x 20
inches, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1930. One of 175
sets. Matted, framed and glazed. Ordeman pp. 33-36, 103.
Ordeman says these “are among the most sought after and
expensive Derrydale prints.”
54
BAYLOR, Armisted Keith. Abdul. An Allegory. 47 pp. Thin
8vo, [New York]: Privately Printed by [The Derrydale Press],
1930. First edition. One of 500 copies. Original black boards,
yellow marbled endpapers. Spine with some wear and loss at
head of spine, else fine. Bookplate. Siegel 34; Frazier B-8-a.
Memorial volume of verse privately printed by Connett and
never intended for sale. “An extremely rare Derrydale book
… very scarce … and very hard to come by” (Frazier).
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BROWN, Paul. Aintree. Grand Nationals — Past and Present. Illustrated by
the author. xxi, 191 pp. 4to, New York:
The Derrydale Press, 1930. First edition, with erratum after p. xxi. One of
850 copies. Original red cloth. Head
and foot of spine very slightly rubbed,
spine a bit faded, overall near fine.
Siegel 35; Frazier B-17-a; Podeschi 375
(for deluxe edition).
“A wonderful book in appearance and
content” (Frazier).
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deluxe edition
57
CONNETT, Eugene V. [Editor].
Upland Game Bird Shooting in America.
64 plates (5 in color) by Hunt, Burke,
Schaldach, Frost, et al. xxiv, [iii], 249
pp. 4to, New York: The Derrydale
Press, 1930. Deluxe edition, no. 32
of 75 copies, with original signed
etching by Schaldach. Original brown
morocco, gilt with decorative running border on both covers featuring
birds and dogs and enclosing title on
upper cover, panelled spine gilt with
game bird vignettes and title, t.e.g., by
Stikeman, N.Y. Upper joint and small
portion of headcap professionally conserved with highest quality invisible
repair. Fine. Siegel 45; Frazier C-11-D;
Biscotti p. 92.
Siegel notes, “Some of America’s
most knowledgeable sportsmen were
contributing authors to this excellent
and timeless work” and Frazier states,
“Certainly one of the handsomest
of the great big beautiful Derrydales
that Connett produced … one of the
most ambitious projects that [he]
attempted.” One of the most highly
sought-after of Derrydale titles, and
magnificent in this deluxe edition.
rare presentation binding
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CONNETT, Eugene V. [Editor].
Upland Game Bird Shooting in America.
Original etching by Schaldach and
64 plates (5 in color) by Lyn Bogue
Hunt, Edmund Burke, Schaldach, A.
B. Frost, et. al. xxiv, [iii], 249 pp. 4to,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1930.
Deluxe edition, one of 75 copies,
with signed etching by Schaldach as
frontispiece, this copy unnumbered
and marked “Presentation Copy” in
ink. Three quarter chestnut morocco
and cloth over boards, spine gilt with
sporting vignettes and title, t.e.g., others uncut. Some minor rubbing, else
a fine copy (largely unopened). With
small label numbered 1155 on flyleaf
identifying it as Peter Widener’s and
The Crossroads of Sports Label on the
pastedown. Siegel 45; Frazier C-11-D
(for standard binding).
This publisher’s presentation copy is
in a three-quarter chestnut morocco
binding of the type produced for Connett by MacDonald, indisputably an
unrecorded variant binding. Frazier’s
copy (not mentioned in his bibliography) had a note from an earlier bookseller stating that only ten copies were
done thus, for the illustrators.
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in dust jacket
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CONNETT, Eugene V. [Editor]. Upland Game Bird Shooting
in America. Introduction by Colonel Lewis S. Thompson. 64 plates
(5 colored) by Lynn Bogue Hunt, Blake, Schaldach, A.B.
Frost, et al. xxv, [iii], 249 pp. 4to, New York: Derrydale Press,
1930. First edition, One of 850 copies. Original brown cloth,
gilt, t.e.g. Near fine copy in original printed dust jacket (very
good, spine panel toned with some fading, minor chipping
in margins, small split along back fold). Siegel 45; Frazier
C-11-a.
One of the great and most sought-after books of The Derrydale Press, with contributions from some of America’s most
knowledgeable sportsmen. It fully deserves Siegel’s remark,
“an excellent and timeless work.”
61
[HERBERT, William Henry] “Frank Forester.” The Sporting
Novels of Frank Forester, The Hitchcock Edition. Illustrated. 4
vols. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1930. No. 78 of
750 copies. Original blue cloth. With spine labels, as usual
rubbed, else fine. Bookplate. Siegel 43; Frazier H-10-a.
Includes The Warwick Woodlands, My Shooting Box, The Quorndon Hounds, and The Deerstalkers.
60
GRISWOLD, F. Gray. El Greco. 17 plates. 8vo, n.p: Privately
Printed, 1930. Second edition (enlarged), one of 300 copies. Original grey boards, gilt, parchment paper spine and
corners, a fine copy in matching board slipcase. Bookplate.
Siegel 23 (note); Frazier G-19-a.
Although The Derrydale Press imprint does not appear on
this edition, as it did on the first (1929), and is thus discounted by Siegel, the similarity of presswork and production
gives weight to Frazier’s argument that this, too, is a product
of the Press. It is certainly a desirable copy, inscribed “To
Mrs. Markoe from F. Gray Griswold 1932” on the front free
endpaper, and preserved in a matching slipcase unmentioned
by Frazier.
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KING, Edward. Derrydale Sporting Scraps. Diana Goes Hunting: Her First Meet, Alone with Hounds, In and Out, and Her First Brush.
Set of four hand-colored foxhunting prints. 7 x 10 inches, New York: Derrydale Press, 1930. One of 350 sets, each print signed in
pencil by the artist. Framed and glazed. Plates fine, frames worn. Orderman (2005) pp. 64-5; Ordeman (1995) p. 60 (“D”); Reuter,
Animal & Sporting Artists in America, pp. 379-80.
Fine complete set of the first series of Derrydale Sporting Scraps. Uncommon.
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KING, Edward. Derrydale Sporting Scraps: Woodcock Shooting:
In the Birches. [and:] Quail Shooting: At the Briar Patch. Handcolored lithographs. Images 7 x 10 inches, plus margins, 11
x 14-I inches overall, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1930.
One of 350 copies. Fine. Woodcock Shooting framed, Quail
Shooting unframed. Ordeman pp. 40-41; Reuter, Animal &
Sporting Artists in America, pp. 379-80.
64
KIRMSE, Marguerite. Marguerite Kirmse’s Dogs. Introduction
by Reginald T. Townsend. Original etched frontispiece, “Hello
There,” signed in pencil by Marguerite Kirmse. 75 illustrations reproducing etchings by Kirmse. 4to, New York: The
Derrydale Press, 1930. First edition, one of 750 copies. Three
quarter linen over blue boards, paper spine label. Fine copy.
Bookplate. Quarter crimson morocco clamshell box and chemise, leather label on upper cover of box. Siegel 41; Frazier
K-5-a; Reuter, Animal & Sporting Artists in America, p. 381.
Superb presentation of the work of this beloved artist.
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MCCORMICK, Henry B. In Memoriam Mary Boyd McCormick. Frontispiece portrait. 62 pp. 8vo, [New York]: Privately
printed [by The Derrydale Press], 1930. First edition. Purple
cloth, upper cover titled in gilt. Fine copy, with only slight
fading to the spine. Half crimson morocco clamshell box,
with Derrydale Logo on the spine. Fine. Siegel 40; Frazier
M-5-a, “D” in rarity.
Scarce Derrydale Press title, privately printed and bearing no
indication of the press. The brief mention of the book in A
Decade of American Sporting Books and Prints (p. 68) does not
state the size of the edition; Siegel estimates a print run of
fewer than 200 copies.
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complete set of the ‘brookhaven’ records
66
Records of the Town of Brookhaven. Book A 1657-1679 and 1790-1798 Including the Dongan Patent, 1686. Folding map. xxi, 160 pp. 8vo,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1930. First edition, one of 200 copies. Original maroon cloth, town seal in gilt on upper cover,
fine. Complimentrary stamps of Leon E. Giuffreda, Senator 1st District, on pastedown, half-title and title-page. Siegel 42; Frazier
R-1-a.
This first book (of three) covers the periods from 1657-1679 and 1790-1798 and includes the Dongan Patent (1686).
[with:] Records of the Town of Brookhaven, Book B 1679-1756. Facsimiles. ix, [iii], 635 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1932.
First edition, one of 200 copies. Original maroon cloth, town seal in gilt on upper cover, fine, in original glassine. Bookplate.
Siegel 42; Frazier R-3-a.
[with:] Records of the Town of Brookhaven. Book C. 1687 - 1789. ix, 488 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1931. First edition,
one of 200 copies. Original maroon cloth, town seal in gilt on upper cover. Bookplate and stamps. Siegel 42, Frazier R-2-a.
67
REEVE, J. Stanley. Foxhunting Formalities. Illustrated by Paul
Brown. 54, [4] pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1930. Deluxe, large paper edition, signed, no. 28 of 99 copies. Original I
red morocco, marbled paper sides and endpapers, panelled spine
gilt with emblematic devices, t.e.g., others uncut, faint cover
wear, else fine. In a handsome red morocco-backed clamshell box.
Bookplate. Siegel 37; Frazier R-4-D.
A delightful book, with Paul Brown’s inimitable illustrations, and
one of the most difficult deluxe Derrydales to find. Notes Frazier:
“Although there are said to be 99 copies of this Deluxe edition, it
never shows up and was one of the last half dozen I didn’t have
before I finally got my copy.”
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inscribed from publisher gee to derrydale author van urk
68
The Sportsman’s Companion or An Essay on Shooting … by a
Gentleman. ix, 52, [2, contents] pp. 8vo, New York: Privately
Printed by Ernest R. Gee [at The Derrydale Press], 1930. One
of 200 copies. Original blue paper over boards, with paper
spine label and label on upper cover. Fine in original blue
board slipcase and chipped glassine. Siegel 44; Frazier S-19-a.
An uncommon Derrydale reprint of the earliest sporting
book published in America. Rarely seen in the slipcase and in
such outstanding condition and with this great association.
Inscribed “The first American Sporting Book/ To My good
friend/ John B. Van Urk/ from/ Ernest R. Gee.” Van Urk was
the author of the monumental Derrydale Press The Story of
American Foxhunting.
large paper copy
69
STREETT, William B. Gentlemen Up. With illustrations
by Paul Brown. Original drypoint etching as frontispiece,
signed by Brown. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1930.
First edition, no. 10 of 75 large paper copies, signed by the
author on half-title. Original half green morocco gilt by
James MacDonald, raised bands, a.e.g., spine lightly sunned,
a little rubbed at extremities, else fine. With the bookplate of
John M. Schiff and another. Half crimson morocco dropbox.
Siegel 38; Frazier S-22-D; Podeschi 387.
With lively illustrations by Paul Brown: “This is one of his
best” (Frazier).
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STREETT, William B. Gentlemen Up. With fifteen color
plates and fifteen in black and white by Paul Brown. 4to,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1930. First edition, one of
850 copies. Green cloth. About fine in dust jacket (very good
plus). Bookplate. Siegel 38; Frazier S-22-a; Podeschi 387.
in dust jacket
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ASH, Edward C. The Practical Dog Book. With Chapters on the
Authentic History of All Varieties…A Comprehensive Work dealing
with the Buying, Selling, Breeding, Showing, Care, and Feeding
of the Dog. Colored frontispiece by Arthur Wardle plus 43
plates from photographs, paintings, and old prints. xxxii, 343
pp. Thick 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1931. First
American edition, one of 500 copies. Original black cloth, in
very good original printed dust jacket. Bookplate. Siegel 55;
Frazier A-6-a.
Fine and very scarce Derrydale import, for which Connett
tipped in a new title-page bearing the Derrydale imprint.
With invoice from Mayfair Bookshop, George Stair, Proprietor.
presentation copy in dust jacket
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BEACH, William N. In the Shadow of Mt. McKinley. Foreword by John Burnham. Introduction by Robert Sterling Yard.
Illustrated by paintings and sketches by Carl Rungius and
photographs by the author, folding map. xiv, 289, [3] pp. 8vo,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1931. First edition, one of
750 copies. Original blue cloth. Fine. Presentation copy in the
scarce printed dust jacket (jacket with loss at head of spine
and head of front cover). Bookplate. Siegel 53; Frazier B-9-a.
Inscribed by the author on half-title, “To Toby Miller May
these pages create in you a love for the great outdoors. Wm.
N. Beach Jan 9 /37.”
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BOYER, Ralph L. Fathers Of American Sport. The complete set of six hand-colored aquatint portraits, with engraved titles, each
signed in pencil “R.L. Boyer”, lower left. Image size is approximately 10 x 8 inches, the plate measuring 13 x 9 H inches, with additional margins. New York: The Derrydale Press, 1931. First (and only) edition, limited to 250 proofs only. Fine condition. Two
plates (Washington and Morris) matted and framed. Ordeman, The Aquatints, Drypoints and Etchings of The Derrydale Press, p. 24-5,
et seq.
An extremely handsome and decorative set of American sporting notables. The six portraits, each set in an appropriate background, are of: samuel morris, esq., Foxhunter, first president of the Gloucester Foxhunting Club, America’s oldest; col. william
ransom johnson, “Napoleon of the Turf ”; col. george washington, Foxhunter; commodore john cox stevens, Yachtsman,
owner of the “America” and a founder of the New York Yacht Club; thaddeus norris, esq., Angler, author of The American Angler’s Book, who did much to elevate and advance the art of fly fishing; henry william herbert, esq., “Frank Forester”, the father
of American sporting literature. a superb set of one of the most attractive of the derrydale press sporting prints series.
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BURKE, Dr. Edgar. American Dry Flies and How to Tie Them.
Frontispiece. 25 pp. 12mo, New York: Privately Printed for
the Angler’s Club [by The Derrydale Press], 1931. First edition, one of 500 copies. Original blue printed boards. Very
fine in original glassine. Bookplate. Siegel 46; Frazier B-24-a;
Bruns B299.
Frazier notes the book’s “extreme” fragility and notes that it
is “hard to find in fine unchipped condition.” Here is as good
a copy as you could hope to find.
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CLARK, Roland. Stray Shots. With 13 drypoint etchings,
each signed in pencil by Clark. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1931. Deluxe edition, no. 16 of 35 copies, signed
by Eugene V. Connett on the limitation page. Original three
quarter brown morocco, marbled paper sides, t.e.g., others
uncut. Bookplate. Very slight cover wear, else fine in matching three quarter morocco clamshell box. Siegel 58; Frazier
C-5-D.
A very nice copy of a volume that is less a book than a work
of art. Roland Clark’s matchless drypoints, all first impressions, printed from the plates on fine watermarked deckle
edge paper and signed by him, are luminous — one doesn’t
have to be a devotee of wildfowling to appreciate their magic
artistry. If one is a devotee, this book is profoundly satisfying. Frazier acknowledges this: “One of the most beautiful
of The Derrydale Press books in every phase. In my opinion
this one will continue to go up in value forever.”
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CLARK, Roland. Stray Shots. With 13 drypoint etchings, the first, frontispiece, signed by Clark. ii, 124, [1] pp. 8vo, New York: The
Derrydale Press, 1931. First edition, one of 535 copies, signed on frontis. Original black beveled cloth, title and device on upper
cover in white and gold, bottom and fore-edges uncut. Fine, very minor rubbing at top of spine. Bookplate. Small Abercrombie &
Fitch label at back. Siegel 58; Frazier C-5-a.
The beautifully produced trade edition of this choice book.
in dust jacket
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HAWKER, Peter. Colonel Hawker’s Shooting Diaries. Edited with an Introduction by Eric Parker. Illustrated. vii, [i], 300 pp. 8vo, New
York: The Derrydale Press, n.d. [1931]. First American edition, one of 1450 copies. Original red cloth, gilt. Spine faded, covers
faded as well, in fine dust jacket with Derrydale imprint at foot of spine panel. Siegel 48; Frazier G-7-a.
This Derrydale import has a tipped in title page and was printed in England by William Clowes & Sons. Uncommon in dust
jacket.
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HILLS, John Waller. A Summer on the Test. With 12 original
drypoint etchings by Norman Wilkinson, printed from the
plate, and other illustrations in the text. xiii, [iii], 198, [1] pp.
Printed by Southampton Times Limited. Large 4to, London:
Philip Allan, 1924. No. 112 of an edition of 325 copies of
which 300 were for sale. Original green cloth, with red cloth
spine and corners, uncut, spine a little sunned, lower corners
slightly bumped, else fine. Half crimson morocco and cloth
drop box, with leather label on upper cover. Bookplate.
Robb, Notable Angling Literature, p. 130 et seq; Siegel p. 178;
Frazier H-18-a.
A splendid book, with Wilkinson’s evocative etchings. Major
the Right Honourable John Waller Hills qualified as a solicitor but spent most of his career in Parliament as an MP,
Privy Councillor, and Financial Secretary to the Treasury. In
addition the present volume, and books on finance and horse
racing, he wrote A History of Fly Fishing for Trout (1921) and
River Keeper (1934). He died in 1938, just before he was due
to inherit a Baronetcy; instead, this was conferred on his five
year old son, with the Major’s wife being accorded the style
and title of a widow of a Baronet. Notes Robb, “This is very
exceptional, if not unique … his merit was equalled by his
popularity; he was given the significant and familiar name
of ‘Jack’ Hills.” In 1931 Eugene V. Connett imported some
unsold copies of A Summer on the Test for sale to his customers, subsequently prompting Frazier to list it in his enumeration of Press titles as “an important and beautiful Derrydale
related item.” He also notes that in addition to a plain green
cloth binding this book “comes in at least one variant binding
in cloth which simulates a three-quarter leather binding” as
in the copy offered here. Siegel notes that Connett’s copies
“were not marked in any manner that would enable one to
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identify them as being imported for The Derrydale Press.”
Not a Derrydale, but at least a distant relation, and a very
nice copy of, as Robb puts it, “one of those volumes one
loves to count among his treasures.”
in the rare dust jacket
79
LITTAUER, Capt. Vladimir S. Jumping the Horse. With 60
illustrations. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1931. First
edition, one of 950 copies. Original brown cloth, gilt device
on upper cover. Bookplate on pastedown, a fine copy in the
rare printed dust jacket (slightly soiled). Siegel 54; Frazier
L-5-a.
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80
MANCHESTER, Herbert. Four Centuries of Sport in America
1490-1890. Introduction by Harry Worcester Smith. Illustrated from original sources. xxiv, [iv], 245, [3] pp. Large 4to,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1931. First edition, one of
850 copies. Original brown cloth gilt, printed paper label on
upper cover, t.e.g. Fine copy in very good plus dust jacket
(occasional marginal flaws). Bookplate of sporting bibliographer M.L. Biscotti. Siegel 50; Frazier M-2-b.
“Ernest Gee felt that Four Centuries was one of Connett’s
most important books” (Siegel).
81
MARKLAND, [A. B.]. Pteryplegia: The Art of Shooting-Flying.
With a foreword by Col. H. P. Sheldon. Hand-colored illustrations, half-title and title-page, and head- and tail-pieces by
Robert Ball. 8vo, New York: Derrydale Press, 1931. Deluxe
edition, no. 84 of 200 copies colored by hand (of an entire
edition of 500 copies), and signed by the artist, Robert Ball.
Three-quarter parchment paper over blue paper boards,
hand-colored printed paper label on upper cover. Fine copy.
Bookplate. Custom board slipcase. Siegel 56; Frazier M-3-D.
82
NEWMAN, Neil. Famous Horses of the American Turf … Introduction by Walter S. Vosburgh. Illustrated with photographs. 3
vols. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1931-33. First editions. Original green cloth. Vol. III dustjacket a bit soiled and
chipped, vols. I & II without dust jackets, very small tear to
foot of spine of vol. I, marginal browning of leaves; else fine.
Bookplate. Siegel 49; Frazier N-1-a, N-2-a, N-3-a; Podeschi
A41.
“These are interesting books and were planned as an on-going series but did not sell well enough to carry them beyond
the third year. In fact it seems likely that Connett produced a
lesser quantity of the third volume, even though it says 750,
and produced it primarily for the purpose of selling it with
the left over volumes I and II” (Frazier).
A lovely work, with charming hand-colored illustrations.
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83
ROLSTON, Louis B. Selected Poems. [8], 67 pp. Small 8vo,
New York: Privately Printed [by The Derrydale Press], 1931.
First edition. Grey paper over boards, titled on upper board.
Half crimson morocco drop box, with leather title label on
upper cover. Very fine. Siegel 57 (“We have been unable to
determine the number of copies printed”); Frazier R-8-a
“One of the most rare of the Derrydales; I have only seen
two for sale in fifteen years.”
Collection of verse, with one poem on golf. Like Frazier,
we’ve seen only two copies.
85
WATSON, Frederick. Hunting Pie: The Whole Art & Craft of
Foxhunting. [Foreword by Mrs Thomas Hitchcock]. Eleven plates,
title page vignette and cover art by Paul Brown. xvi, [ii], 64,
[1] pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1931. First edition, one of 750 copies. Original pictorial boards, uncut. Fine.
Half crimson morocco drop box with gilt spine with gilt logo
of The Derrydale Press and inset crimson morocco leather
label on upper cover. Siegel 52; Frazier W-5-a; Biscotti, Paul
Brown, p. 108.
An amusing guide to the mysteries of the sport, with beautifully finished Paul Brown drawings.
84
SCHALDACH, William J.
Drypoint: “American Game
Birds. Woodcock.” 6-I x 8-I
inches (image size), New
York: The Derrydale Press,
1931. One of 250 copies.
Unframed. Signed in pencil
by the artist on the mount.
Ordeman (1987), p. 60.
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FERGUSON, Henry Lee. The English Springer Spaniel in America. Introduction by David Wagstaff. Illustrated with prints, portraits,
drawings and photographs. 106 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1932. First edition, one of 850 copies. Full brown morocco gilt, boards stamped in gilt, t.e.g, others untrimmed. Plates with tissue guards. Signed by the author on the first binder’s
blank, “Harry L Ferguson, Fishers Island, N.Y., Oct 12th, 1932.” Full morocco slipcase with cloth chemise. Siegel 60; Frazier F-1-a.
Unique copy, bound uncut in full brown levant morocco with tooling to match the Derrydale edition binding in brown glazed
boards. The sheets are G inch larger in each dimension, no other copy known thus. The binding is unsigned. Loosely inserted is
a 1932 letter on Kennel Club (London) stationery, addressed to Mrs. Walton Ferguson, Jr., Fishers Island, and a 1928 blue ribbon
for the American Kennel Club English Springer Spaniel field trial in Verbank, N.Y., won by Tedwyns Tex (pictured at p. 85). The
author’s own copy? or a family copy?
with signed fore-edge painting under gilt edges
87
GRAND, Gordon. The Silver Horn and Other Sporting Tales of John
Weatherford. With 6 drawings by J. Alden Twachtman. with fine
fore-edge painting of a race over timber, signed by f.r. cross.
8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1932. First edition, one
of 950 copies. Original red boards, gilt spine. The only copy we
have ever seen with all edges gilt. This must be a unique copy,
but done by the original edition binders as the pastedown and
endpapers are the same as the regular edition. Bookplate. Quarter
crimson morocco slipcase and chemise. Tally Ho! 96; Siegel 65;
Frazier G-6-a.
One of the most successful Derrydale titles, and, though a collection of stories, a leading candidate for The Great American Sporting Novel. We know of no other Derrydale book with fore-edge
painting; it was possibly done at the behest of Eugene V. Connett,
III, the proprietor of the Press, perhaps as a gift. The painting
illustrates the climatic racing scene from the story “Enid Ashley’s
Knight Errant,” which appears in the book. unique.
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GRAND, Gordon. The Silver Horn and Other Sporting Tales of
John Weatherford. With 6 drawings by J. Alden Twachtman.
8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1932. First edition, one
of 950 copies. Original red boards, gilt, about as fine as you
get with this book. Bookplate of Maurice and Eva Fromke.
Tally Ho! 96; Siegel 65; Frazier G-6-a.
d’ye ken john peel?
89
GRAVES, John Woodcock. John Peel, The Famous Cumberland
Hunting Song. Illustrations and embellishments by Robert
Ball. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1932. First edition,
one of 990 copies. Original pictorial red boards, gilt, red
cloth spine. Prospectus inserted on verso of flyleaf; inscribed
from the publisher, with a loosely inserted TLS from Connett
on Derrydale letterhead. Some wear to corners, else near
fine. Siegel 62; Frazier G-14-a.
A very nice copy of a book often the worse for wear.
Inscribed on the flyleaf from the publisher to a legendary
American sportsman and collector of the interwar years:
“Deary Harry Worcester Smith, Add this edition of a great
song to your collection of Peel material. Sincerely, Eugene V.
Connett, Nov. 4, 1932.” With an excellent TLS from Connett
to Smith, dated 9 November 1932 and evidently in response
to Smith’s acknowledgment of the book, reading in part: “I
am so glad that you approve of the john peel which we have
brought out. There are so many ways in which it might have
been done, that I am particularly happy you liked my way.
… Robert Ball is a young man of great talent, in my opinion,
and I hope to be able to give him more to do in sporting
books as time goes on. He has an unusually nice appreciation
for ‘period’ and goes to great lengths to get things accurate.”
Ball went on to illustrate several other volumes for Connett
up to the end of the Press. An excellent copy with a fine association.
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90
GRAY, Prentiss N. (Ed.). Records of North American Big Game.
A book of The Boone and Crockett Club. Illustrated by Carl Rungius, (frontispiece) C.W.R. Knight, and photographs. 178, [1]
pp. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1932. First edition,
one of 500 copies. Original tan cloth. Almost fine. Bookplate.
Siegel 63; Frazier G-16-a.
Notes Frazier: “This book is not only in great demand by
Derrydale enthusiasts but also by the hunting fraternity and
particularly the Boone & Crockett collectors.” A very nice
copy of an important work.
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91
SANTINI, Piero. Riding Reflections. Illustrated by V. F. Handley, and from photographs. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale
Press, 1932. First edition, one of 850 copies. Original green
cloth, gilt, a fine copy in the rather uncommon dust jacket
(slightly worn). Siegel 64; Frazier S-1-a.
An excellent treatise by a noted proponent of the forward
seat, published in a day when this was still a debated innovation. Inscribed by the author of the book’s Foreword,
famed horsewoman and author Lida Fleitmann Bloodgood
(“Hoofbeats in the Distance”): “In recollection of old HorseShow days in Washington — also of a pleasant afternoon in
Rome / With kindest regards / Lida Fleitmann Bloodgood /
Palazzo Odescalehi. Rome. March 1933.” This was evidently
mailed to the fortunate, unnamed, recipient, for laid in is a
portion of the brown manilia wrapper, bearing Mrs. Bloodgood’s return address in Rome and the U.S. Customs stamp.
This copy is in the original pictorial dust jacket, a good many
of which seem to have disappeared over the years.
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SHORTT, Angela. The Hunting If … Courtesy of Kathrina
Cooley. Sketches throughout text. Square 12mo, [New York]:
Compliments of Ernest L. Woodward, M.F.H. [privately
printed by The Derrydale Press], 1932. First edition, “One
Hundred Copies of the Hunting If have been printed by
Eugene V. Connettt at The Derrydale Press in the Month
of April 1932.” Original straight-grained morocco, with gilt
stamp of the Genessee Valley Hunt on upper cover. Minor
foxing, else fine. Siegel 61; Frazier S-6-a.
Rare: it was presented to members of the Genessee Vally
Hunt and, as is often the case, the free distribution seems to
have resulted in a lower retention rate than if the work had
been purchased.
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93
SHORTT, Angela. The Hunting If … Courtesy of Kathrina
Cooley. Sketches throughout text. Text printed on one side of
the pages only. Square 12mo, [New York]: Compliments of
Ernest L. Woodward, M.F.H. [privately printed by The Derrydale Press], 1932. First edition, “One Hundred Copies of
the Hunting If have been printed by Eugene V. Connettt at
The Derrydale Press in the Month of April 1932.” Rebound
in red cloth, preserving the original gilt stamp of the Genessee Valley Hunt on upper cover. Fine. Quarter morocco
clamshell box, with red morocco label on upper cover. Siegel
61; Frazier S-6-a.
Handsome little volume containing an adaptation of
Kipling’s celebrated poem, “If ” to the sporting field.
.
94
WHITMAN, Malcolm D. Tennis. Origins and Mysteries. With
an Historical Bibliography by Robert W. Henderson, New York Public Library. Illustrated. 258 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale
Press, 1932. First edition, one of 450 copies on Van Gelder
hand-made paper designed by William Dana Orcutt at the
Plimpton Press. Cloth and boards, paper label. Bookplate.
Fine, in custom half morocco clamshell box and chemise.
Siegel 66; Frazier W-8-a.
Very important history of the sport, with a landmark bibliography by Henderson.
95
[BRAND, Max]. The Thunderer. By “M.B.” Frontispiece and 5
plates by Paul Brown. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press,
1933. First edition, one of 950 copies. Original red cloth, gilt,
spine a little dull, else fine; in a red morocco-backed protective case with inner wrapper, bookplate. Frazier B-14-a; Siegel
74.
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96
GIBBS, George. The Gibbs Family of Rhode Island and some
Related Families. Illustrated from portraits and photographs.
[xii], 193, [9] pp. 8vo, New York: Privately Printed (“Printed
by Eugene Connett at The Derrydale Press” on verso of titlepage), 1933. First edition, one of 150 copies. Original blue
cloth. Almost fine. Red half morocco slipcase and chemise
with emblematic tooling on the spine and leather label on
upper cover. Siegel 71; Frazier G 4a.
One of the rarest books of the Press, a privately printed
genealogical work.
97
GRINNELL, George, Kermit
Roosevelt, et. al. (eds.). Hunting
Trails on Three Continents. 15
half-tone plates. xi, 302 pp. 8vo
(8-K x 5-K inches), New York:
Derrydale Press, [1933]. First
edition, no. 121 of 250 copies printed for the Boone and
Crockett Club by Eugene V.
Connett. Original gilt-stamped
red cloth. Bookplate. Fine laid
into half crimson morocco drop
box, with morocco labl on upper
cover. Siegel 72; Frazier B-12-a
“very rare in the Derrydale edition”; Heller 134; Biscotti p. 172.
The seventh book of the Boone and Crockett Club, with
Preface by Grinnell, articles by Roosevelt, Prentiss Gray,
Henry Shoemaker, Charles P. Curtis, et. al., on a wide variety
of game in Europe, America, and Africa.
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GRINNELL, George, Kermit Roosevelt, et. al. (editors).
Hunting Trails on Three Continents. 15 half-tone plates. xi, [i],
302 pp. 8vo, New York: Windward House for the Boone and
Crockett Club, [1933]. First trade edition (after the Derrydale
edition of 250 copies). Original gilt-stamped burgundy cloth.
Fine in original printed dust jacket. Biscotti p. 172.
Frazier: “rare in the Windward House edition”; here in the
dust jacket, almost identical to that of the limited edition
issued by The Derrydale Press.
99
KENDALL, Paul G. Polo Ponies. Their Training and Schooling. Illustrated. 111 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press,
1933. First edition, one of 850 copies. Original blue cloth
stamped in gilt. Spine with slightest wear, else a fine bright
copy in original acetate wrapper (one tear on back flap).
Siegel 73; Frazier K-2-a; Podeschi 407. Provenance: Eugene V.
Connett, III; his son, Eugene V. Connett IV.
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LANIER, Henry W. A.B. Frost: The American Sportsman’s Artist. Lavishly illustrated with reproductions of Frost’s work.
xvi, 154 pp. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1933. First
edition, first issue, one of 950 copies. Original tan cloth, gilt
printing on upper cover and printed brown label on spine.
Fine. Siegel 67; Frazier L-1-a.
Fine copy of an important book.
102
Yacht Racing Log. Foreword by Herbert L. Stone. Log book of
140 pages, providing data for 70 races. 8vo, New York: The
Derrydale Press, 1933. First edition, one of an indeterminate
number of copies. Original white canvas cloth, with blue
printing and ornaments. Fine copy in original acetate wrapper. Siegel 75; Frazier D-5-a. Provenance: Eugene V. Connett,
III; his son, Eugene V. Connett IV.
Siegel believes the low survival rate is due primarily to “a
high rate of water-damaged copies” and the fact that those
used as diaries have not come onto the market.
An unusually bright and clean copy of a rare book, with excellent provenance: from the library of Eugene V. Connett..
101
PICKERING, Harold G. Dog-Days on Trout Waters. With
illustrations by Donald Gardner. 12mo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1933. Second state without the colophon page.
Original pink paper over boards, printed labels on upper
cover and spine, a notoriously fragile book, spine faded, but
not split as usually found, mild staining on upper cover (“to
find any one of them in fine condition is not only rare but
practically unheard of ”—Frazier). Half red morocco drop
box with the Derrydale logo on spine and a red morocco inset label on the upper cover, also with gilt stamped Derrydale
logo. Siegel 70; Frazier P-7-a.
Harold G. Pickering was a past president of the Anglers’
Club of New York, and editor of the Anglers’ Club Bulletin;
this was his second book.
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inscribed to paul mellon
103
ALVORD, Thomas G. Paul Bunyan and Resinous Rhymes of
The North Woods. [Introduction by H.G. Pickerring.]. Nine plates
of line drawings, plus numerous text sketches, by the author.
xviii, [ii], 137 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1934.
First edition, first state, no. 312 of 332 copies. Original green
cloth, gilt. Fine, fresh copy, inscribed to Paul Mellon. Siegel
81; Frazier A-1-D.
The mythic lumberjack (and Babe, his blue ox) in picture and
poetry. Inscribed to the great sportsman and collector Paul
Mellon, “To Paul Mellon, with/ the very best wishes/ the
author-/ Thomas G. Alvord Jr./ June 26th ‘39.”
one of 55 copies
104
BARBER, Joel. Wild Fowl Decoys. 5 color plates, one of them
handcolored, and 121 other illustrations. xix, [iii], 156 pp.
4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1934. First edition, one
of 55 large paper copies, signed by Barber, this being no. 4.
Original full red morocco gilt, t.e.g., others uncut; Almost
fine, minor rubbing at head and tale of spine, in original
slipcase, laid into a beige linen drop box with red morocco
label. Siegel 85; Frazier B-5-a.
“One of the most important books published by Connett”
(Siegel). This is the large paper edition of this work. The
regula trade edition was published at the same time by
Windward House, a sporting press started by Connett in
1933. Both editions used Barber’s vignette on the title page.
From this drawing it appears that Connett liked the artist’s
Windward design and used it in the Derrydale edition. With
an ALS to Mr. Dobberteen laid in about decoys.
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BUCKINGHAM, Nash. De Shootinest Gent’man and Other
Tales. Introduction by Col. Harold P. Sheldon. Illustrated with
photographs. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1934.
First edition, no. 640 of 950 copies. Original blue cloth, with
full-color reproduction of canvasback ducks by Dr. Edgar
Burke inset in upper cover. Almost fine. Siegel 76; Frazier
B-20-a.
First edition of one of the most beloved books of American
sporting stories. The title story was first published in Recreation magazine in 1916, collected in John C. Phillips’ Classics of the American Shooting Field (1930), and here Connett
inaugurated a series of four fine collections of Buckingham’s
stories.
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connnett’s fly chest, painted by edgar burke
106
BURKE, Edgar. Eugene Connett’s fly chest. Small wooden
chest, 10 drawers, with hand-painted with floral designs
against a dark background, with moths and butterflies on the
side panels, by Dr. Edgar Burke. Containing approximately
250 wet and dry flies. 8-H x 5-H x 8 inches, [undated, ca.
1920s or 1930s?]. Fine. Provenance: Eugene V. Connett, III;
his son, Eugene V. Connett IV.
Edgar Burke, M.D. (1889-1950) successfully combined the
vocation of medicine (he was a member of the American
College of Physicians and Surgeons and associated with the
Jersey City Hospital) and the avocation of sport. He was an
enthusiastic wildfowler and upland gunner, an expert angler
and fly tier (he designed the flies “Doctor Burke” and “Family Secret”) and was interested in pigeon racing and cock
fighting (it was he, in the Jersey City cock-fights of the 1930s,
who sewed up the wounds of the injured birds). He was also
a celebrated sporting artist, illustrating two Derrydale Press
classics, Feathered Game (1929) and Upland Game Bird Shooting in America (1930), and producing front cover vignettes
for seven more, including Grouse Feathers and De Shootinest
Gent’man. He was, notes Siegel, a childhood companion and
lifetime friend of Derrydale proprietor Eugene Connett — a
relationship that paid large dividends for readers of the Press
and of Connett’s later works, to which Burke contributed
illustrations or text, among them Duck Shooting along the Atlantic Tidewater (1948). unique and beautiful souvenir of an
important and well-documented sporting friendship.
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CHAMBERLIN, Lt. Col. Harry D. Riding and Schooling
Horses. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. 8vo, New
York: The Derrydale Press, 1934. First edition, no. 502 of 950
copies. Original green cloth, gilt, black spine, spine dulled
as usual, else fine in fine dustjacket. Two bookplates and
a Xmas card signed by Eugene Connett. Siegel 82; Frazier
C-2-a.
A splendid manual, right at the top of its somewhat overcrowded field. As in the author’s Training Hunters, Jumpers and
Hacks the unsigned drawings are by Paul Brown. the finest
copy we have seen.
the dedication copy, inscribed to his son
108
CONNETT, Eugene V. Fishing a Trout Stream. Vignette
title, frontispiece, and 93 plates after photos by Lawrence B.
Smith. [xii], 13-138 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press,
1934. First edition, no. 2 of 950 copies. Original blue pictorial cloth, spine slightly darkened and some wear on label.
Quarter crimson morocco clamshell box, with gilt spine and
Derrydale Logo. Siegel 77; Frazier C-12-a; Bruns C-148.
Inscribed “To Bud [Eugene V. Connett IV] who really gave
me the idea of this book without knowing it. Hoping it will
prove interesting to you From Dad Oct 18 1934.” The printed
dedication reads “To Bud my best fishing pal who believes
with me that there is more to fishing than fish.” With the
printed paper flaps of the glassine dust jacket — unrecorded — (Frazier states there was no jacket).
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109
GRAY, Prentiss N. North American Big Game. Official Measurement Records, Compiled … for the Boone and Crockett Club and the
National Collection of Heads and Horns of the New York Zoological Society. Frontispiece by Carl Rungius, 12 photographic
plates, and line drawings in text. Oblong 8vo, Bridgeport,
Conn.: Published by Remington Arms Company, [printed
by] The Derrydale Press, 1934. First edition. Original printed
wrappers. A little worn and soiled, outer fore-edges very
slightly chipped, overall very good. Siegel 79; Frazier G-17-a.
A rare and desirable Derrydale, of which Siegel says “The
scarcity of this work is due to its extremely low survival rate.
Our estimate is that fewer than one hundred copies survive
today.”
the rare issue in boards
110
REYNAL, Eugene S. Thoughts Upon Hunting Kit in a Series of
Nine Letters to a Friend. Illustrated with photographs, and a
drawing by the author. 12mo, Millbrook: Privately Printed
for the author [by The Derrydale Press], 1934. First edition.
No. 117 of 500 copies. In the regular red paper over boards,
with white paper printed label on the upper cover. Fine in
original glassine (chipped). Bookplate. In our experience this
issue is rarer than the deluxe morocco binding. Siegel 83;
Frazier R-6-a.
The book appeared in two bindings: red paper boards with a
printed white label, and in full leather with gilt medallion on
upper cover.
111
REYNAL, Eugene S. Thoughts Upon Hunting Kit in a Series of
Nine Letters to a Friend. Illustrated with photographs, and a
drawing by the author. 12mo, Millbrook: Privately Printed
for the author [by The Derrydale Press], 1934. First edition.
No. 84 of 500 copies. In the deluxe binding of full straight
grain morocco with gilt intaglio medallion of a hunt button
on upper cover. Head and foot of spine frayed, else fine, in
brown morocco-backed folding case. rare. Siegel 83; Frazier
R-6-D.
This is an almost unprocurable Derrydale Press title. The
book appeared in two bindings: red paper boards with a
printed white label, and in full leather with gilt medallion on
upper cover. Both are rare, and, although the number in the
deluxe leather binding is not known, it may be presumed to
be rarer than those in boards. Indeed, aside from its intrinsic rarity (Siegel states that “upon Connett’s death, a large
carton of these were taken to the dump …”), it is the only
presentation copy we have ever seen. The inscription (on the
colophon) reads: “To The Spitteriges, With many remembrances from the author. Eugene S. Reynal.”
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BROWN, Paul. Hits and Misses. 50 plates of drawings by
Paul Brown. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1935.
First edition, no. 390 of 950. Original pictorial cream cloth,
black cloth spine, some soiling to covers, else fine. Siegel 93;
Frazier B-18-a.
Signed by the artist on the limitation page. Original prospectus laid in.
one of 56, with an original drawing by lynn bogue hunt
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CONNETT, Eugene V., editor. American Big Game Fishing.
[Introduction by Mrs Oliver C. Grinnell]. With an original pencil
drawing of a leaping tuna on the line, by Lynn Bogue Hunt
(signed by the artist). Illustrated by Lynn Bogue Hunt. Colored frontispiece & 64 plates (4 colored), pictorial endsheets.
xxii, [2], 251 pp. Large 4to (12-H x 9-H inches), New York:
The Derrydale Press, [1935]. Deluxe edition, no. 35 of 56
copies (only 40 of which were for sale). Full purple morocco
gilt with gilt stylised fish scales borders on upper and lower
covers, with different fish roundels in gilt at each corner.
Bookplate. First two leaves of text slightly foxed, still a fine
copy. Custom red half morocco clamshell box. Bruns B146;
Siegel 86; Frazier C-13-D; Hampton (2008) p. 72; Hanneman
B18.
An important work giving a picture of salt water sport fishing in the 1930s, with chapters of fishing and fishing experiences by Ernest Hemingway, Van Campen Heilner, S. Kip
Farrington, Lynn Bogue Hunt, Francis Low, Charles Lehmann and others. The Derrydale Bibliography notes that this
is the first book published to cover all big game fishing on
both the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts. Hemingway’s contribution is “Marlin Off Cuba,” pp. 55-81. The book was published
in an edition of 56 deluxe copies, 850 trade copies, and 100
copies for England (with a title page bearing the Hutchinson
imprint). A beautiful large-format deluxe Derrydale.
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CONNETT, Eugene V. (Ed.). American Big Game Fishing.
[Introduction by Mrs Oliver C. Grinnell]. With color plates
by Lynn Bogue Hunt, and illustrations from photographs,
drawings and maps. xxii, [ii], 251 pp. 4to, London: Published
by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd. London for The
Derrydale Press, [1935]. Colophon on verso of title-page
reads “This edition is limited to 950 copies for England and
America. Printed in U.S.A. Designed and printed by Eugene
V. Connett at The Derrydale Press.” Original blue cloth,
gilt, t.e.g. Spine darkened, some minor rubbing at extremities, small discoloration at corner of front board, overall
a very good copy. Hanneman B18; for New York edition:
Bruns B-146; Siegel 86; Frazier C-13-a; Hampton (2008) p. 72.
Provenance: Cynthia Phipps, owner of the Phipps stables and
descendent of a prominent Long Island family.
One of the great large-format Derrydales, with a classic chapter on “Marlin Off Cuba” by Ernest Hemingway. This copy is
an issue unrecorded by Siegel or Frazier, and bears a cancel
title page for English publishers Hutchinson: Published by
Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd. London for The Derrydale Press. The verso of the title page has a different
limitation statement, “950 copies for England and America”,
instead of “De Luxe edition 56 copies | Regular edition 850
copies” and indicates Connett printed an additional hundred
copies for the English market. Hutchinson published an
English edition of Connett’s Any Luck? this same year (1935).
Hanneman notes this issue of American Big Game Fishing in
his discussion of Hemingway’s contribution to the book, and
copies are recorded in British deposit libraries, but very few
have survived. Rare.
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GAMBRILL, Richard V.N. and James C. Mackenzie. Sporting Stables and Kennels. Color frontispiece; profusely illustrated with drawings, photographs and plans. 4to, New York:
The Derrydale Press, 1935. First edition, no. 151 of 950 copies. Original red cloth, gilt. Spine slightly dulled, faint traces
of shelf wear. Very good. Bookplate. Siegel 96; Frazier G-1-a.
Of the edition of 950, states Frazier, not more than 300 copies were printed when an error was discovered and an errata
slip inserted. This copy is one such, with the slip tipped in at
page 79. In the balance of the edition the offending page was
reprinted.
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one of six copies
116
GRAND, Gordon. Colonel Weatherford’s Young Entry. With eight plates and numerous text drawings by Paul Brown. xiv, [i], 214,
[1] pp. 8vo (9-H x 6-K inches), New York: The Derrydale Press, 1935. First edition. Bound in three quarter brown morocco, with
gilt stamped spine with 2 fox masks and 2 running foxes, uncut and partially unopened. Custom half morocco clamshell. Siegel
90; Frazier G-9-D saying “obviously a beautiful Derrydale deluxe, but not stated in the limitation” and he believes it to be one of 6
copies based on a note in the Leidesdorf copy. This is the Peter Widener copy.
Frazier’s G-9-D, an unstated deluxe, entirely uncut and taller than the regularly published edition. The present copy conforms
exactly to Frazier’s own, which we have also examined. Signed on the half-title: “Gordon Grand” & “Paul Brown.”
117
HERVEY, John. Messenger The Great
Progenitor. 10 plates. plates. xi, [iii], 64
pp. 8vo, New York: Derrydale Press,
[1935]. First edition, no. 20 of 500
copies. Original red straight-grain
morocco, gilt title on spine, rubbing
to head and tail of spine, else fine in
original board slipcase (slightly worn).
Bookplate. Siegel 95, Frazier H-15-a.
This book was copyrighted by the
Piping Rock Horse Show and in 1979
there were still boxes in the basement
of Piping Rock Club containing copies
in the trade issue binding, which our
firm bought. We have only seen one
other of this deluxe binding (in the
same red straight-grained morocco
as The Hunting If and On Hunting Kit
deluxe issues).
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the light blue cloth variant
118
JENNINGS, Preston J. A Book of Trout Flies. Containing A List
of the Most Important American Stream Insects & Their Imitations. 13 plates, 7 of them hand-colored. 190 pp. 8vo, New
York: The Derrydale Press, 1935. First edition, no. 773 of 850
copies. Original pictorial light blue cloth, spine titled in gilt.
an unusually bright, clean copy. Bookplate on front pastedown of Edwards Sands Litchfield and another. In original
open faced slipcase. Siegel 88; Frazier J-1-b; Bruns J16.
Fine copy of this splendid book, rich in detail and beautifully
illustrated, this copy in the uncommon variant light blue
cloth binding. Frazier conjectures that about two-thirds of
the edition was bound in green and one-third in blue. Copies
in blue that we have seen have all borne numbers higher than
600.
120
RIVES, Reginald W. The Coaching Club, Its History, Records
and Activities. Illustrated with photographs and old plates. 349
pp. 4to, New York: Privately printed [by Eugene V. Connett
at The Derrydale Press], 1935. First edition, no. 41 of 300
copies. Original green cloth, gilt Club medallion stamped on
upper cover, tan cloth spine. Slight rubbing to covers, else
near fine. Book label of Henry E. Coe, Jr. (son of club member pictured on p. 306). Siegel 89; Frazier R-7-a.
Well written history of the Coaching Club, effectively a history of the sport in the New York area during the late 19th
and early 20th centuries, as well as a glimpse of old New
York society.
119
KIRMSE, Marguerite. Dogs in the Field.
With an original drypoint etching
signed by Krimse, and 24 full-page
plates; together with a portfolio of
six extra plates from the original 24.
Oblong 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1935. First edition, no. 517
of 685 copies. Original tan boards,
maroon cloth corners and spine, paper
labels, fine in glassine and original
labelled box (box chipped, slightly
worn). Quarter crimson morocco and
cloth drop box. Bookplate. Siegel 91;
Frazier K-6-a.
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SPILLER, Burton L. Complete set of the Spiller Derrydale titles: Grouse Feathers; Thoroughbred; Firelight; More Grouse Feathers.
Each illustrated by Lynn Bogue Hunt. 4 vols. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938. First editions, each
limited to 950 numbered copies. Original decorated cloth, in pristine, virtually mint condition, the four volumes preserved in a
single cloth slipcase with leather label and folding inner wrapper. Siegel 92, 106, 116, 136; Frazier S-15-a, S-16-a, S-17-a, S-18-a.
A prize set of the Spiller Derrydale
books, in as fine condition as we
have seen. Firelight is inscribed on a
front flyleaf, “To Dr. Shepard Krech /
with the kind regards of the author /
Burton L. Spiller / May 3, 1937”; More
Grouse Feathers is identically inscribed,
with the date of April 25, 1938. Notes
Frazier: “All four of these Spiller
Derrydales are truly fine examples of
Eugene Connett’s genius in producing
magnificient sporting books.”
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BOYER, Ralph. “After a Big One” [Trout-fishing scene of
an angler casting into a shaded pool]. Hand-colored aquatint
engraving, signed by the artist lower left. 13 x 20 inches, New
York: The Derrydale Press, 1936. No. 46 of 200 copies. Matted, framed, and glazed. Fine. Ordeman (2005) pp. 28, 103
(noting limitation of 250).
Connett published two drypoints by Boyer in 1929, and this
colored trout-fishing print in 1936, followed by a salmon
fishing print in 1937. The Derrydale catalogue noted: “This is
the only colored, modern trout-fishing print available. It was
carefully planned by Mr. Boyer and Eugene V. Connett to be
authentic in every detail.”
123
BUCKINGHAM, Nash. Mark Right! Tales of Shooting and
Fishing. With 12 photographic illustrations. xii, [vi], 250 pp.
8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1936. First edition,
no. 940 of 1250. Original red cloth, gilt, full color vignette
of bobwhite quail inset into upper cover after Edgar Burke.
Bookplate. Fine. Siegel 102; Frazier B-21-a.
The second Derrydale book of this enormously popular
author.
in original glassine
124
HARKNESS, William Hale. Temples and Topees. Illustrated
with photographs. [16], 268 pp. 8vo, New York: Privately
Printed (at The Derrydale Press), 1936. First edition, no. 119
of 200 copies. Original brown leatherette, spine very slightly
toned, but fine. in original glassine. Bookplate of M.L.
Biscotti. Siegel 105; Frazier H-2-a.
Privately printed for the author, and not for sale. The author
was a financier and philanthropist; his father co-founded the
Wrigley and Harkness Company and was a major investor in
the Standard Oil Company. William Hale Harkness graduated from Yale in 1922 and received a Harvard law degree in
1925. A member of numerous clubs and organizations, he
was at one time vice president of the American Geographical
Society and the Boys Club of New York. He also authored
Ho Hum the Fisherman, published by The Derrydale Press in
1939. These are travels in Southeast Asia, China and Japan.
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HUNT, Lynn Bogue. An Artist’s Game Bag. Illustrated with
four colored plates and 44 black and white plates by the author. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1936. First edition,
no. 150 of 1225 copies. Original brown leather-grained cloth.
fine copy in the original pictorial dust jacket (slight wear).
Bookplate. Siegel 98; Frazier H-20-a.
“a very rare [derrydale] indeed,” one of 150
127
LUARD, Lowes D[albiac]. The Horse: Its Action and Anatomy.
Illustrated by the author, including 12 anatomical plates in
color. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1936. No. 37 of
150 copies. Original green cloth, red imprinted spine label,
a fine copy in near-fine dust jacket (slight chipping at upper
edge). Laid into a half crimson morocco slipcase and chemise, with morocco label on upper cover. Siegel 99; Frazier
L-8-a.
A splendid copy of one of the scarcest Derrydales. Notes Frazier: “Probably the finest horse anatomy book since Stubbs,
and both are fine artists. This is a very rare book indeed in
the Derrydale edition.”
126
LENROOT, Clara C. Will You Walk into My Garden? Illustrated with photographs. [xii], 48, [1] pp. 8vo, New York:
The Derrydale Press, 1936. No. 113 of 200 copies printed.
Original green cloth, titled in gilt on upper board. Spine ends
slightly rubbed, else fine. Presentation inscription from the
author on the flyleaf, “For Mrs. Bertha Hopkins from Clara
C. Lenroot December 24th, 1936.” Rare. Frazier L-3-a; Siegel
108.
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PICKERING, H[arold] G.
Angling of the Test, or True
Love Under Stress: Being a Diurnal Postulation of Problems
of Connubial Infelicity which
will bring No Comfort to any
married Male Angler. A book
of the Nonce Club Selection.
Illustrated with plates from
drawings and photographs.
[x], 25 pp. 8vo, New York:
The Derrydale Press, 1936.
First edition, no. 91 of 197
copies, signed by the author
on the title page. Original
embossed black cloth, gilt,
spine a trifle faded, else fine. Bookplate. Laid into quarter
crimson morocco clamshell box. Siegel 97; Frazier P-8-a.
inscribed by the author on the front pastedown: “To my To
my good friends the Holdens H.G.P.”
129
PICKERING, H[arold] G.
Angling of the Test, or True
Love Under Stress: Being a
Diurnal Postulation of Problems of Connubial Infelicity
which will bring No Comfort
to any married Male Angler.
Illustrated with drawings
and photographs. 8vo, New
York: The Derrydale Press,
1936. First edition, second
state, with the name printed on the title page; No.
217 of 297 copies. Original
embossed black cloth, gilt,
a few faint spots to covers,
else fine, with original glassine. Siegel 97; Frazier P-8-b.
Harold G. Pickering was a past president of the Anglers’
Club of New York, and editor of the Anglers’ Club Bulletin.
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130
SHELDON, Col. Harold P. Tranquillity: Tales of Sport with
the Gun. Introduction by Nash Buckingham. Five plates by Ralph
L. Boyer. 216 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1936.
First edition, no. 56 of 950 copies. Original red cloth, gilt,
fine. Bookplates. Siegel 107; Frazier S-2-a.
“A very lovely, handsome easy to recognize Derrydale Press
work, Connett’s favorite sporting author, — and mine”
(Frazier).
131
SIMMONS, Albert Dixon. Wing Shots: A Series of Camera
Studies of American Game Birds and other Birds of Field and
Stream on the Wing. 83 photographic plates by the author.
4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1936. First edition, no.
55 of 950 copies. Original tan cloth, gilt, fine in dust jacket.
Bookplate. Siegel 109; Frazier S-7-a.
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STONE, Herbert L., and Alfred E. Loomis. Millions for
Defense: A Pictorial History of the Races for the America’s Cup.
Color frontispiece, illustrated with prints and photographs.
99 pp., errata slip on last page. Tall 8vo, New York: The
Derrydale Press, 1936. First edition, no. 362 of 950 copies.
Original blue cloth, colored yachting pennants on upper
cover, covers unusually fine. Bookstamp of Griswold Lorillard, bookplate. Siegel 78; Frazier S-21-a.
133
BAYLISS, Marguerite F. Bolinvar. With 12 illustrations by
Robert Ball. 2 vols. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press,
1937. First edition, no. 96 of 950 copies. Red cloth. Spine
faded as usual, else fine in original matching paper over
boards slipcase. Bookplate. Siegel 112; Frazier B-7-a.
A fine sporting novel, set in the South of the early 1800s,
with a foxhunting theme.
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BUCKINGHAM, Nash. Ole Miss’. Frontispiece by Richard
Bishop, six plates from photographs and one from an old
print; colored vignette on upper cover by Edgar Burke. 8vo,
The Derrydale Press, 1937. First edition, no. 748 of 1250
copies. Original maroon cloth. Spine slightly dulled, else fine.
Bookplate. Siegel 122; Frazier B-22-a; Biscotti p. 61.
The third of Buckingham’s Derrydale books.
135
CLARK, Roland. “The Alarm. Black Duck.” Hand-colored
aquatint engraving, signed in pencil “Roland Clark” at lower
right. 13-I x 16-H inches on a larger sheet. New York: Published by The Derrydale Press, 1937. No. 70 of 250 copies.
Fine condition; matted and framed (overall size approx. 27 x
23 inches). Siegel, pp. 194-5; Ordeman, Aquatints, Drypoints
and Etchings of The Derrydale Press, pp. 29-31; Ordeman (2005)
p. 104.
A splendid image of a black duck rising out of the reeds in
a marsh scene. The first of Clark’s prints to be published by
The Derrydale Press.
the derrydale press
connett’s own copy: no. 1
136
CLARK, Roland. “Down Wind. Pintail Drake.” Hand-colored aquatint engraving, signed in pencil “Roland Clark” at lower right.
Plate size measures 19-H x 15-H inches including engraved title, New York: Published by The Derrydale Press, 1937. No. 1 of
250 copies. Fine condition. Framed. inches). Siegel, pp.194-195; Ordeman, The Derrydale Prints (2005), pp. 37-48, 104. Provenance:
Eugene V. Connett, III; his son, Eugene V. Connett IV.
A splendid image of a drake pintail scudding ahead of a blow high over a marsh-lined bay. “The Alarm” and “Down Wind” were
the first full-color prints made of Clark’s work, printed from copper plates on fine imported hand made paper, with each impression individually colored by hand. An excellent example of the artist’s spirited work, and American print making at its finest.
Roland Clark (1874-1957) was known primarily as a etcher of wildfowl, but he also worked in watercolors and oils. His works
are some of the most sought-after in the field of American sporting art. Between 1931 and 1938 he wrote and illustrated three
Derrydale Press books: Stray Shots, Gunner’s Dawn, and a collection of his graphics, Roland Clark’s Etchings. With the finest possible
provenance: the publisher’s own copy.
137
CLARK, Roland. Gunner’s Dawn. Original hand colored and
signed etched frontispiece, plus 14 black and white plates and five
color plates, by the author. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press,
1937. First edition, deluxe edition, no. 31 of 50 copies, signed by
Clark on the half-title and the frontispece. Original publisher’s
deluxe binding of three quarter brown morocco over marbled
paper, panelled spine gilt with emblematic devices, t.e.g., others
uncut, by James MacDonald; a fine copy, front hinge with small
crack. Bookplate. Quarter crimson morocco clamshell box and
chemise. Siegel 118, Frazier C-6-D.
A superb book by the master, and one of a very small edition.
Notes Frazier, “A very lovely and very much desired Deluxe Derrydale.”
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CLARK, Roland. Gunner’s Dawn. Original signed etching,
five color plates and 14 in black and white by the author. 8vo,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1937. First edition, no. 85 of
950 copies. Original dark red gilt-stamped simulated leather,
a very fine copy in the original glassine wrappers and publisher’s (worn) box. Bookplate. Siegel 118; Frazier C-6-a.
The author’s experiences duck shooting, a handsome book
and a splendid copy.
139
CONNETT, Eugene V. A Decade of American Sporting Books
and Prints by The Derrydale Press 1927-37. Illustrated. 8vo,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1937. No. 698 of 950 copies.
Original red cloth. Fine copy in the original glassine jacket
(slightly chipped). Bookplate. Frazier D-3-a; Siegel 113.
140
DE GOUY, L.P. The Derrydale Cook Book of Fish and Game.
Title page vignettes in red. 2 vols. 8vo, New York: Derrydale
Press, [1937]. First edition, no. 521 of 1250 copies. Original
maroon cloth. Fine bright copy, laid into two quarter dark
red morocco slipcases, with chemises (spines of slipcases
with some wear). Siegel 114; Frazier D-2-a.
The classic Derrydale cookery title, here in very nice condition.
141
GEE, Ernest R. Gee’s
Hunting Diary. Illustrated
on upper and lower covers.
Oblong 8vo, New York: The
Derrydale Press, 1937. First
edition. Original printed
red paper over boards, cloth
spine. Some very slight
rubbing at edges, but a
fine copy of this scarce and
fragile Derrydale book, in
folding cloth box with red
morocco label. Siegel 117
(“undetermined number of
copies”); Frazier G-3-a.
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GOSNELL, Harpur Allen. Before the Mast in the Clippers. Illustrated with plates and folding maps, color frontispiece. ix,
[iii], 283 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1937. First
edition, no. 199 of 950 copies. Original half oxblood red cloth
and brown boards. Near fine. Custom half crimson morocco
and cloth drop box. Siegel 111; Frazier G-5-a.
A wonderful compilation of records, reminiscences and
authoritative text, along with sailors’ chanties and other
nautical delights.
woodward’s ‘gallant fox’
143
LLOYD, Thomas Ivester. “Gallant Fox” Hand-colored print
of the celebrated racehorse “Winner of the Flash, Junior
Champion, Wood, Preakness, Kentucky Derby … World’s
Greatest Money Winner in 1931 … Property of William
Woodward Esquire.” 17-I x 13-I inches (plate size). Signed
by the artist in pencil at lower right. [New York: privately
printed by The Derrydale Press, 1937]. This state without
jockey. Size of edition unknown. Small stains in margin not
affecting image. Fine. Ordeman (2005) pp. 96-7, 108; Siegel p.
234. Provenance: descendant of the Loew family.
Exceedingly rare Derrydale sporting print commissioned by
William Woodward, New York banker and owner of the Bel
Air Stud in Maryland, who also commissioned the two most
sought after books of the press, Gallant Fox, A Memoir and
Cherished Portraits of Thoroughbred Horses. With a fine association, inscribed lower left “To William Goodby Loew from
William Woodward.”
144
MACASKILL, Wallace R. Out of Halifax: A Collection of Sea
Pictures. With 100 superb black and white photographs by
the author. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1937. First
edition, no. 632 of 950 copies of the first state. Original gray
and blue cloth, a very fine copy in original glassine wrapper and original pictorial box (box with some chipping).
Quarter crimson morocco clamshell box, with leather label
on upper cover. Siegel 123; Frazier M-1-a.
A splendid collection of captioned sailing and nautical photographs of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, by the Commodore of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Halifax.
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one of 60 deluxe copies
145
PALMEDO, Roland [Editor]. Skiing, The International Sport by Adolf Attenhofer, Count De Baillet
Latour, H.P. Douglas, Richard Durrance, Dr. H.
Hoek, et al. Original signed etching frontispiece
by Frederick B. Taylor. Illustrated by Jacques
Charmoz, Wayne Davis, Carl Von Diebitsch,
W. Russell Flint, Edwin Henel, Max Märtens,
A. Sheldon Pennoyer, Toni Schoenecker,
Dwight Shepler, Frederick B. Taylor and with
photographs. 4to, New York: Derrydale Press,
[1937]. First edition. no. 28 of 60 deluxe copies.
Original publisher’s deluxe binding of full red
morocco gilt, raised bands, slalom skier in gilt
on front cover, t.e.g., others uncut, by James
MacDonald, a fine copy, preserved in a custom
red morocco-backed folding box. Siegel 124;
Frazier P-3-D.
“A big and very beautiful Derrydale” (Frazier);
Siegel notes “binding unsigned,” but this copy
clearly bears the MacDonald bindery stamp on
verso of front free endpaper. A lush, elegant
volume in beautiful condition.
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PALMEDO, Roland [Editor]. Skiing, The International Sport. With 275 illustrations by Shepler, Pennoyer, Marins, Von Diebitsch,
Schoenecker, Henel, etchings by Wayne Davis, photographs, etc. Folio, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1937. One of 950 copies.
Original gilt-stamped blue cloth, t.e.g., fine in slightly worn dust jacket, in a black cloth slipcase. Siegel 124; Frazier P-3-a.
An authoritative compilation of words and pictures, and a physically large volume from which the relatively fragile dust jacket is
often missing.
one of 40 deluxe copies
147
PHAIR, Charles. Atlantic Salmon Fishing. Illustrated by Ogden
Pleissner, Robert Nisbet, and from photographs, drawings, and
maps. 2 vols. 4to, New York: Derrydale Press, 1937. First edition,
no. 40 of 40 numbered deluxe copies, with the second volume
housing 14 display mounts of flies and the materials employed
for their tying. Quarter green morocco gilt, by James Macdonald.
Original cloth slipcase. Spines toned to brown (as usual). A few
of the samples with minor paste discoloration on the mounts.
Bookplate. Fine. A beautiful set of this magnificent book, in a
custom half morocco folding box tooled with Derrydale device.
Siegel 110; Frazier P-5-D; Bruns P72.
One of the great productions of The Derrydale Press, in its
rarest and most desirable state. Twelve of the display mounts
show 14 complete salmon flies and their components; the final 2
feature a selection of salmon hooks and gut leaders. A work of
scholarly and timeless appeal and, notes Frazier, “Certainly one
of the most beautiful and impressive sporting books ever printed
anywhere. This Deluxe set was one of the finest productions that
Connett ever did.”
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in dust jacket
148
PHAIR, Charles. Atlantic Salmon Fishing. Illustrated by Ogden Pleissner, Robert Nisbet, and from photographs, drawings, and
maps. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1937. First edition, one of 950 copies. Original green cloth, gilt, t.e.g., others uncut.
Fine, tight copy. In dust jacket, with some soiling and edgewear. In open-faced slipcase. Siegel 110; Frazier P-5-a; Bruns P-72.
A beautiful and sought-after Derrydale, here with the uncommon dust jacket.
149
(CONNETT, Eugene V.) Phair, Charles. Carbon of typescript of an article “FISH—$1,000 A POUND. As told by Charles Phair
to Eugene V. Connett, 3rd.” Ten pages, 11 x 8 H inches. N.p: n.d. [Ca. early 1930s]. A few marginal chips, not affecting text, else
fine. Marked by Connett in pencil at corner of first page “EVC 3d.” From the collection of Eugene V. Connett, III, proprietor of
The Derrydale Press. Siegel, p. 218.
Charles Phair (1875-1943) was the author of Atlantic Salmon Fishing, published in deluxe and regular editions by The Derrydale
Press in 1937. In his Press bibliography, Siegel notes: “Heir to a Maine starch fortune, Charles Phair devoted his adult life to
salmon fishing. He imported salmon flies and engaged in arranging and testing salmon waters and hunting preserves for possible
purchase. Throughout his fishing career he claims to have killed over 5,000 salmon.” The article at hand deals with the various
costs incident to a Canadian salmon fishing trip, and it is absolutely fascinating. Told in the first person, it is a recital of expenses,
and a series of reflections on the evolution of tackle, flies and technique, by what is certainly an experienced (and prosperous)
angler. What part Connett actually played in producing this article can only be conjectured, but the writing is of such a high quality—and obviously carefully aimed to appeal to a widespread audience—that his role as writer/editor seems to have been a major
one. Connett recorded elsewhere that he wrote most of Phair’s book himself.
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POOR, Charles Lane. Men Against
the Rule. A Century of Progress in Yacht
Design. Illustrated with half-tones. xvi,
[ii], 157 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, [1937]. First edition, no.
107 of 850 copies. Original blue cloth.
Almost fine copy. Blue half morocco
drop box with the gilt stamp of the
Derrydale logo on spine. Siegel 120;
Frazier P-12-a; Morris & Howland p.
111.
inscribed to frank lowe
152
WISE, Hugh D., Colonel. Tigers of
the Sea. Illustrated. Sm 4to, New York:
The Derrydale Press, 1937. First edition, no. 950 of 950 copies. Original
sea-green cloth, gilt. Fine bright copy
in original printed dust jacket (slightest toning to spine panel, else fine).
Siegel 125; Frazier W-11-a.
Presentation copy inscribed from the
author to Derrydale General Manager
Frank Lowe with his pencil signature
as well. Uncommon inscribed, here
with a superb association.
inscribed
153
BUCKINGHAM, Nash. Blood Lines.
Tales of Shooting & Fishing … Foreword
by Henry P. Davis. Illustrated. 8vo, New
York: The Derrydale Press, [1938].
First edition, no. 65 of 1250 copies.
Original red cloth, full color medallion of a mallard duck by Dr. Edgar
Burke inset into upper cover, spine
dulled, else fine. Siegel 128; Frazier
B-23-a.
Inscribed on front free endpaper: “For
Ralph E. Ogden / with the author’s
compliments and appreciation / Nash
Buckingham.”
151
SMITH, Edmund Ware. A Tomato
Can Chronicle and Other Stories of Fishing & Shooting. Illustrated by Ralph
L. Boyer. 189 pp. 8vo, New York: The
Derrydale Press, [1937]. First edition,
no. 214 of 950 copies. Original brown
gilt-stamped cloth. Bookplate. Spine
slightly faded, else fine. Siegel 126;
Frazier S-8-a.
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one of 50 deluxe copies
154
CLARK, Roland. Roland Clark’s Etchings. With two original signed etchings, and 69 reproductions of Clark’s
work. Folio, New York: The Derrydale
Press, 1938. no. 22 of 50 numbered
copies. Original three-quarter brown
morocco gilt, raised bands, marbled
boards, black leather spine labels
with gilt lettering and rules, t.e.g.,
marbled endpapers, binding signed by
James MacDonald. Small label of the
Sporting Gallery and Bookshop. an
absolutely pristine copy, in the original derrydale box (worn). Quarter
crimson morocco drop box. Siegel 139;
Frazier C-7-D.
Inscribed on the half-title: “For Dr.
Shepard Krech / Good Ducks — &
Good Shooting / Roland Clark /
X-11-38.” Rare in any event, and
especially so in the original box,
which Frazier does not illustrate and
apparently had not seen, noting only
that “Siegel states that the Deluxe
edition is boxed.” Siegel also writes:
“Roland Clark’s Etchings is one of the
finest works produced on an American sporting artist.” A prize copy of a
superb book, the largest of the Derrydales.
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155
CLARK, Roland. Roland Clark’s Etchings. With an original
signed etching, and 69 plates of etchings. Folio, New York:
The Derrydale Press, 1938. First edition, no. 432 of 800
copies. Original red cloth, gilt, with beige cloth spine and
corners, fine in original glassine. In original printed box
(slightly worn). Quarter crimson morocco dropbox with
morocco label on upper cover. Siegel 139; Frazier C-7-a.
Fine copy of the trade issue of this beautiful book.
156
CLARK, Roland. “The Scout. Mallard Drake.” Hand-colored
sporting aquatint engraving, signed by the artist in pencil
lower right. 13-I x 16-H inches on a larger sheet, New York:
Published by The Derrydale Press, 1938. No. 104 of 250 copies. Framed. Siegel, pp. 194-5; Ordeman, Aquatints, Drypoints
and Etchings of The Derrydale Press, pp. 29-31; Ordeman (2005)
p. 104.
A splendid image of a mallard drake above an autumn marsh
scene. The coloring on the bird is exceptionally bright and
fresh.
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connett on the characteristics of trout
157
CONNETT, Eugene V. Detailed typescript outline, with
numerous pencil changes and additions, and deletions of several entire sections, of an article “Stream Tactics,” together
with a corrected typescript by Dr. E.B. Gresser providing
technical details on the vision of trout. Four pages outline, 11
x 8 H inches; three pages technical text, 14 x 8 H inches. New
York: n.d. [Ca. 1938-9]. Old folds, light paper clip rust marks,
else fine. The outline bears the pencilled initials “EVC 3d”
and “April 4th ’38 / March 7th ’39” in Connett’s hand; clipped
to the technical text is Dr. Gresser’s prescription form with
Connett’s name and address written on it in pencil. From the
collection of Eugene V. Connett, III.
The detailed outline of an angling article in which Connett
(aided by Dr. Gresser) discusses the five physical senses of
the trout, together with the trout’s major instincts, and the
practical application of this knowledge by the angler, who is
encouraged to base his tactics on the trout’s point of view,
rather than his own. Although this is an outline, it is so detailed and comprehensive in discussing its various points that
it is very close to being an actual article, and can be read with
thorough comprehension. Amidst other research, Connett
and Dr. Gresser actually tested trout’s eyes, “as an oculist
tests ours,” remarking that this is probably the first time this
had ever been done both in and out of water: their conclusions are significant. There is no indication that this article
was ever published in final form, but within only seven pages
is a rich assemblage of fascinating facts and observations. an
important manuscript.
158
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HATCH, Alden and Foxhall Keene. Full Tilt. The Sporting
Memoirs of Foxhall Keene. Illustrated with a colored frontispiece of Foxhall Keene by Richard B. Adam plus 13 pages of
plates from photographs and drawings. 8vo, New York: The
Derrydale Press, [1938]. First edition, no. 819 of 950 copies.
Full blue cloth gilt. Spine slightly faded, else fine. Bookplate
of M.L. Biscotti. Siegel 131; Frazier H-6-a.
159
HENRY, Samuel J. Foxhunting is Different. Illustrated by
Paul Brown. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1938.
First edition, an unnumbered copy (from an edition of 950)
stamped “For review purposes only.” Original pictorial red
cloth, slight spine wear, else fine. from the library of j. blan
van urk, with his signature on front pastedown. Siegel 130;
Frazier H-8-a.
A wonderful association copy; Van Urk was the author of the
monumental Derrydale, The Story of American Foxhunting.
superb angling tls to connett from jennings
160
JENNINGS, Preston J. Typed letter, signed, to Eugene V.
Connett, concerning west coast trout and steelhead flies.
Three pages. 8vo, Brooklyn, NY: April 7, 1938. Fine condition. From the estate of Eugene V. Connett, III. Laid into a
red cloth folder with a crimson morocco label with Derrydale logo on the upper cover.
A very fine letter, going into considerable detail on the three
important natural flies common to the Pacific Coast, and
discussing which artificial flies best resemble them. Preston
Jennings (1893-1962), a sales engineer by profession, was the
author of A Book of Trout Flies, published by The Derrydale
Press in 1935, a book of major importance which, states
Siegel, “stands as the standard and cornerstone of American
angling entomology … the first serious and accurate work
of its kind published in America.”
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161
KELLAND, Clarence Buddington. Not Their Breed & The
Forgotten Man. 8vo, New York: Privately Printed by The Derrydale Press, [1938]. One of 500 copies printed for the author.
Folded sheet: title page and three pages of letterpres. Fine.
Red cloth folder with a crimson morocco label with Derrydale logo on the upper cover. Siegel 137; Frazier K-1-a.
The poem “Not Their Breed” has Washington speaking out
against “murky cellar-plotters”; the poem “The Forgotten
Man” has Lincoln speaking modestly of himself (“I fear no
fragments of my words have lived to be remembered”).
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inscribed by eugene connett to gordon grand
162
SHEPPERD, Tad. Pack and Paddock. Illustrated by Paul
Brown. [xii], 144 pp. Small 8vo, New York: The Derrydale
Press, 1938. First edition, no. 299 of 950 copies. Original I
red cloth, pink paper sides, gilt red label on upper cover. Very
fine in original glassine and printed and numbered publisher’s box. Siegel 138; Frazier S-5-a.
A splendid association copy, inscribed in ink on the front
free endpaper, “To Gordon Grand from his friend Eugene
Connett.” Eugene V. Connett, III, was proprietor of The
Derrydale Press, and Gordon Grand one his favorite authors,
whose The Silver Horn is a Derrydale classic. Siegel states
that “Connett considered Pack and Paddock one of his most
handsome works” and the association interest is enhanced by
the fact that Paul Brown also illustrated one of Grand’s own
books, Colonel Weatherford’s Young Entry, 1935.
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163
SMITH, Edmund Ware. Tall Tales
and Short. Illustrated by Milton C.
Weiler. [xvii], 187 pp. 8vo, New York:
The Derrydale Press, 1938. First edition, no. 93 of 950 numbered copies,
signed by the author on colophon
page. Original light green cloth, gilt
device on upper cover. Minor wear,
a bright near fine copy. Siegel 142;
Frazier S-9-a.
Inscribed by the author on the flyleaf:
“To: George Stelie — in whose state
I have spent the best days of my lifeand I hope there are more to come.
Edward Ware Smith.”
165
WOODWARD, William. A Memoir
of Andrew Jackson Africanus. Illustrated with photographs. 8vo, New
York: The Derrydale Press, 1938.
First edition, no. 106 of 150 copies.
Original three quarter red morocco,
a fine copy in original protective
box (worn). From the library of Clara
Bell (Mrs. J.S.) Walsh, with her book
label on front pastedown. Siegel 135;
Frazier W-13-a.
Fascinating horse racing recollections
of a member of Woodward’s staff;
with a rubber-stamped facsimile handwritten presentation on free endpaper:
“With best wishes and hoping you will
enjoy this memoir — William Woodward.” With a lengthy inscription on
rear flyleaves recounting her meeting
with Andrew Jackson at Belair Stud by
Clara Bell Walsh.
166
BAKER, Charles H., Jr. The Gentleman’s Companion. 220; 217 pp. 2 vols.
8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press,
1939. First edition, no. 410 of 1250
copies. Original red cloth, oxblood
buckram spines. A near fine copy in
original red paper board slipcase (slipcase a bit worn). Siegel 147; Frazier
B-3-a.
Vol. I: Being an Exotic Cookery Book or,
Around the World with Knife, Fork and
Spoon. Vol. II: Being an Exotic Drinking
Book or, Around the World with Jigger,
Beaker and Flask. One cookery/drink
book that has never gone out of style,
and is still very much sought after.
164
WATERSTONE, Satella Sharps.
A Collection of Verse. Photographic
frontispiece. 121 pp. 12mo, New York:
The Derrydale Press, 1938. One of 500
copies, signed by the author. Original
blue cloth and boards, with small tear
in frontispiece. Siegel 31; Frazier p-6-a.
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167
BANDINI, Ralph. Veiled Horizons: Stories of Big Game Fish of the Sea. Illustrated with photographs. 222 pp. 8vo, New York: The
Derrydale Press, 1939. First edition, no. 632 of 950 copies. Original light green cloth, gilt, marlin device on upper cover. Very
good. Two bookplates. Siegel 155; Frazier B-4-b.
168
BARBER, Joel D. ’Long Shore. Foreword by Gordon Grand. Illustrations by Arthur D. Fuller. Frontispiece and six full-page
drawings of ducks, decoys, and hunters. xviii, [i], 1-108 pp.
12mo, New York: The Derrydale Press, [1939]. First edition,
one of 750 copies, this one marked “HH” on the box label and
the colophon, and signed by the author. Full red morocco gilt,
glassine jacket, original publisher’s box with printed label on
upper cover, uncut at fore and lower edges. Some very minor
scattered foxing to initial three leaves. Some fading and rubbing
to box, with some loss. Bookplate. An attractive copy. Siegel
151; Frazier B-6-a.
169
CLARK, Roland. “Dawn. American Widgeon.” Hand-colored
aquatint engraving, signed in pencil “Roland Clark” at lower
right. Plate size measures 19-H x 15-H inches including
engraved title, New York: Published by The Derrydale Press,
1939. No. 52 of 250 copies. Fine condition. Framed. Siegel,
pp.194-195; Ordeman, The Derrydale Prints (2005), pp. 37-48,
104.
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CLARK, Roland. “Winter Marsh. Canvasback.” Hand-colored aquatint engraving, signed in pencil “Roland Clark” at
lower right. 13-I x 16-H inches on a larger sheet. New York:
Published by The Derrydale Press, 1939. No. 178 of 250 copies, signed by the artist. Fine condition; matted and framed
(overall size approx. 27 x 23). Siegel, pp. 194-5; Ordeman,
Aquatints, Drypoints and Etchings of The Derrydale Press, pp. 2931; Ordeman (2005) p. 104.
A splendid image of a canvasback duck coming in for landing
above a winter marsh scene.
connett, on gut leaders, edits out the spanish civil war
171
CONNETT, Eugene V. Typescript of an article, “Notes on
Leaders” (original title, “The Great Spanish Crisis,” crossed
out and retitled by Connett). Seven pages, 11 x 8 H inches;
first page heavily deleted, plus a few subsequent pencil corrections. N.p.: n.d. [Ca. 1939]. Slight paper-clip rust stains,
else fine. From the collection of Eugene V. Connett, III.
A rather technical article concerning the purchase of gut
and the construction of leaders, with several charts of data
(diameter of gut / breaking strain in pounds, etc.), but
enlivened by its opening passage which, perhaps to spare the
sensibilities of some of his readers, Connett has crossed out.
It reads: “I have no particular interest in European politics,
wars and alarums, as long as these things don’t interfere with
my fishing. But now, by Gad, they are beginning to go too
far! This Spanish mix-up was nice clean fun, until it began to
affect the production, and therefore the price and quality of
gut. For all good gut comes from Spain. The confounded civil
war would never have been permitted, if fishermen had been
in charge of things over there.” Also deleted is a paragraph
concerning the increase in leader prices, and the suggestion
that the angler should consider buying gut in hanks, rather
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than in the form of made-up leaders. This material having
been deleted, the article begins, “Lots of us have professed
that tying one’s own leaders is a fine thing to do — make
them just exactly the way one wants them, you know — but
precious few of us really do tie them … ” and what remains
is a straightforward article, bereft of the color and controversy of the original manuscript. Now it can be told, or, rather,
read. an interesting and significant example of connett’s
precautionary revisions.
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172
HAIG-BROWN, Roderick. The Western Angler. An Account of Pacific Salmon and Western Trout. Illustrated. With the folding map
at p. 3 as called for in Volume One. xviii, 200; x, 192 pp. 2 vols. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, [1939]. First edition, no. 39 of
950 copies. Original red cloth, gilt spine, fore and lower edges uncut. Fine in original red board slipcase. With bookplate of Colonel Henry A. Siegel. Siegel 156; Frazier H-1-a, H-1-b; Cave A21; Wetzel p. 150.
A beautiful and monumental work, and one of the nicest copy we have seen. Notes Frazier, “Approximately one third of the 950
sets of this book were issued with the fold-out map opposite page 3 of Volume 1. The other two-thirds of this set were issued
without the fold-out map.” Siegel does not explain the reason for this omission, only that it exists. a scarce and highly desirable
angling derrydale. Inscribed by Haig-Brown to Henry Siegel on the half-title.
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173
HARKNESS, William Hale. Ho Hum, the Fisherman. Illustrated with photographs. 47 pp. 8vo, New York: Privately
Printed [by The Derrydale Press], 1939. First edition, no. 16
of 100 copies. Original brown leatherette. Owner signature
of Melba Wasey at head of half title. Bookplate. Near fine
copy (lower cover slightly faded, gilt a bit dull faint traces of
rubbing along upper joint). Custom half morocco clamshell
box. Bruns H73; Siegel 150; Frazier H-3-a.
An engaging account of a marlin-fishing expedition out of
Bimini and Cat Cay, privately printed for the author, and not
for sale. “An extremely rare Derrydale … a hard book to find”
(Frazier). Harkness was also author of Temples and Topees,
published by The Derrydale Press in 1936. This copy bears
the ownership signature of Melba Wasey, an account of
whose anniversary party appears at p. 46. Rare.
174
O’CONNOR, Jack. Game in the Desert. With photographs,
and color frontispiece and illustrations by T.J. Harter. 4to,
New York: The Derrydale Press, [1939]. First edition, one of
950 copies. Original green simulated snakeskin cloth. Fine
copy, without the box. Siegel 146; Frazier O-1-a.
An account of hunting various game in the American Southwest and northern Mexico: deer, antelope, bighorn sheep,
elk, desert pig, quail, bear, mountain lion, jaguar — and even
wild turkey! In one of the more unusual Derrydale bindings.
“a rare, lovely and valuable work” — frazier; one of 125
175
POLLARD, H.B.C. & Phyllis Barclay-Smith. British and
American Game Birds … With a chapter on Shooting in America
by Eugene Connett. 20 color plates after Philip Rickman. 48 pp.
4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1939. First American
edition, no. 57 of 125 copies on handmade paper signed by
the artist, and with a pencilled remarque. Original quarter
pigskin and cloth, morocco spine label. Faintest rubbing at
head of spine (tiny chipping to right edge of label), about a
fine copy. Siegel 145; Frazier P-11-a.
A very scare and desirable Derrydale.
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176
WILLIAMS, Ben Ames. The Happy End. Foreword by Kenneth
Roberts. 9 plates by Churchill Ettinger. xiii, 240 pp. 8vo, New
York: The Derrydale Press, [1939]. First edition, no. 517
of 1250 copies. Original blue cloth, beige linen spine with
mounted label. Fine. Label fresh and bright, in original glassine, minor foxing. Siegel 149; Frazier W-9-a.
Sporting stories by Derrydale’s only “big name” best-selling
author.
178
CLARK, Roland. “A Straggler. Broadbill.” Hand colored
aquatint etching, signed by the artist at lower right in pencil.
16-H x 13-I inches, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1940.
No. 31 of 250. Framed. Ordeman (2005) p. 104; Siegel, pp.
194-5; Ordeman, Aquatints, Drypoints and Etchings of The Derrydale Press, pp. 29-31.
beautiful copy in glassine and inscribed
177
BRIGGS, L. Cabot. Bullterriers: The Biography of a Breed. 66
Illustrations from photographs and prints and a 7 page bibliography. 113 pp. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1940.
First edition, no. 9 of 500 copies. Original maroon cloth,
cream cloth spine and corners, fine in original glassine. Siegel
158; Frazier B-15-a.
A very nice copy of a book which Frazier calls “certainly
one of the finest regular editions that Connett produced in
the later years of the Press.” Inscribed “To Captain Bassett,
one of the two great pioneers of scientific dog breeding in
America-from the author. L. Cabot Briggs. The Westminster
Kennel Club Show, February 11, 1942. (MS corrections by the
author L.C.B.)” corrections on pp. xviii, 3, etc.
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CLARK, Roland. “Calm Weather. Redhead.” Hand colored
aquatint etching, signed by the artist at lower right in pencil.
16-H x 13-I inches; engraved title. New York: Published by
The Derrydale Press, 1940. No. 31 of 250 copies, signed by
the artist. Fine condition; matted and framed (overall size 27
x 23 inches). Siegel, pp. 194-5; Ordeman, Aquatints, Drypoints
and Etchings of The Derrydale Press, pp. 29-31.
A splendid image of a redhead in flight above a marsh.
182
SHELDON, Harold P., Col. Tranquillity Revisited. With
engraved title page; and 7 color tipped-in plates by A. Lassell
Ripley. 130 pp. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1940.
First edition, no. 432 of 485 copies. Original red cloth, gilt,
t.e.g. Fine, spine slightly sunned. Siegel 163; Frazier S-3-a;
Bruns S130.
A fine collection of shooting stories, the sequel to the author’s popular Tranquillity (1936).
180
LEE, Amy Freeman. Hobby Horses. Illustrated with photographs of Midnite Star, Night Alarm, Carnation Diamond,
and Kitty Lightnor. [xii], 56 pp. 8vo (8.25 x 5 inches), New
York: The Derrydale Press, 1940. First edition, no. 5 of 200
copies signed by the author. Original red cloth, printed label
on upper board. About fine. Bookplate. Siegel 159; Frazier
L-2-a.
Inscribed on the colophon page by the author “To Marianne,
who makes my abilities, capibilities and my potentialities
actualities.”
181
REEVE, J. Stanley. Red Coats in Chester County. Illustrated.
xii, [iii], 393 pp. 8vo, New York: The Derrydale Press, [1940].
First edition, no. 415 of 570 copies. Red cloth. Almost fine.
Bookplate. Siegel 161; Frazier R-5-a.
Inscribed by the author.
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183
BURKE, Dr. Edgar. “Canada Geese.” Hand-colored aquatint engraving after the original oil, signed in pencil at lower
right. Plate size 21-H x 17 inches, New York: Published
by The Derrydale Press, 1941. No. 97 of 250 copies. Fine.
Framed. Ordeman 2005, p. 1904; Siegel, p. 192-3.
A striking image of three geese in flight over water against
a snowy horizon—a vivid picture of Canada geese in their
native element, and one of the last prints to be issued by the
Press. A childhood companion and lifelong friend of Press
proprietor Eugene Connett, Dr. Burke (1889-1950) illustrated
three Derrydale books and provided front cover vignettes
for seven more. He was a versatile fisherman and fly-tyer,
wildfowler and upland gunner, as well as being a physician,
surgeon, and an artist of distinguished ability and reputation.
184
CLARK, Roland. “Dropping In.” Hand-colored aquatint
engraving of Canada Geese after the original oil, signed in
pencil “Roland Clark” at lower right. Image 19 x 15-H inches,
plus caption and margins; handsomely matted and framed to
32 x 25 inches overall, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1941.
No. 28 of 250 copies, signed by the artist. Fine condition.
Framed. Siegel 194-95; Ordeman, The Aquatints, Drypoints and
Etchings of The Derrydale Press, pp. 29-31.
connett’s own copy: no. 1
185
CLARK, Roland. “Taking Off. Blue Wing Teal.” Handcolored aquatint engraving, signed in pencil “Roland Clark”
at lower right. 20 x 17 inches (plate mark) on a larger sheet,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1941. No. 1 of an edition of
250. In fine condition, framed (overall size 25 x 21 inches).
Siegel, pp.194-195; Ordeman, The Derrydale Prints (2005),
pp. 37-48, 104. Provenance: Eugene V. Connett, III; his son,
Eugene V. Connett IV.
This marvellous depiction of a blue wing teal arising from
marshland against a pale blue sky is one of the last of the
Derrydale prints, and is from the most popular series the
Press ever published. With the finest possible provenance: the
publisher’s own copy.
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186
GRANT, Gordon. “Off Soundings” and “The Weather Mark.” Hand colored aquatint engravings, each signed in pencil by the
artist lower right. 14-G x 18-I inches (plate mark) on a larger sheet, New York: The Derrydale Press, 1941. The publisher’s own
copies, each no. 1 of 250. Framed and glazed. Fine. Ordeman, The Derrydale Prints (2005), pp. 53, 105. Provenance: Eugene V. Connett, 3rd; his son, Eugene V. Connett IV.
Gordon Grant’s fine yachting prints depict a sloop under sail (“The Weather Mark”) and a ketch under full sail (“Off Soundings”).
Grant (1875-1962) “was considered America’s foremost marine artist when Eugene Connett commissioned him in 1941 to paint
two pictures of sailboat races” (Ordeman). Sportsman and proprietor of The Derrydale Press, Connett was himself a keen yachtsman and a member of the Bellport (L.I.) Yacht Club. Two choice yachting prints with the finest provenance.
187
SHELDON, Colonel Harold P. A Private Affair. [4], 19 pp. 12mo,
New York: Privately Printed at The Derrydale Press for Colonel
Wood King, [1941]. First separate edition. Original red paper
boards with printed paper label on upper cover. Fine copy. Siegel
168; Frazier S-4-a.
A splendid sporting story, first published in Tranquillity Revisited.
It is estimated that 100 to 200 copies were printed of this rare
little Xmas keepsake for Colonel Wood King. rare. “So very rare
that I have only seen two copies offered for sale in all my years
…” (Frazier).
188
SMITH, Edmund Ware. The One-Eyed Poacher of Privilege. Illustrated with 5 drawings by A. Lassell Ripley. xxv, 187 pp. 8vo,
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1941. First edition, no. 192 of
750 copies. Original red cloth, gilt. Fine. Bookplate. Siegel 166;
Frazier S-10-a.
Delightful sporting stories, and one of the last books from the
Press.
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the last hurrah
189
VAN URK, J. Blan. The Story of American Foxhunting From Challenge to Full Cry. Introduction by Gordon Grand. Vols 1-2, 1650-1906.
Numerous illustrations. 2 vols. 4to, New York: The Derrydale Press, [1940-41]. One of only 950 copies. Full bright red cloth with
crimson morocco labels on spines on front covers. Bookplates laid in. Slight discoloration to spine along label of first volume,
else fine in quarter crimson morocco slipcases with cloth chemises. Bookplate. Tally Ho! 98; Siegel 162; Frazier V-3-1. exhibited at
the grolier club in 1975-76: Tally Ho! 400 Years of Foxhunting. Books, Manuscripts, Prints and Drawings from the collection of duncan
andrews.
First volume inscribed: “To Duncan Andrews, Esq.— gentleman, foxhunter and bibliophile — who, among the few, is aware that
of all creations of man, language is the most astonishing. With the compliments of the author J. Blan van Urk 22 November
1966.” Laid in: blank sheet of paper with elaborate Derrydale Press watermark; TLS from van Urk to Henry Rollins regarding the
heading of a map [which appears in vol. 1, p. 84] (25 Sept. 1940); Cleartype Street Map of Manhattan with handwritten legend (accompanied by typewritten copy of legend) noting historical locations; publisher’s prospectus; photograph of the horse “Salvator”
by J. M. Tracy (1843-1893); large publisher’s advertisement for the first two volumes (all published); copy of typewritten manuscript regarding the Carrollton Hounds, with hand written corrections (and the original copy); TLS from van Urk to Mr. Straus
thanking him for information regarding the Carrolton Hounds. The Story of American Foxhunting was originally projected to run
to four volumes, but when war began to close in the first two were rushed into production. These proved to be the last hurrah for
The Derrydale Press, and are still widely considered to be the best treatment of the subject.
connett’s own copy: no. 1
190
CLARK, Roland. “Mallards Rising.” Hand-colored aquatint engraving, signed in pencil “Roland Clark” at lower right. Plate size
measures 18-I x 20 inches including engraved title, New York:
Published by The Derrydale Press, 1942. No. 1 of 250 copies. Fine
condition. Framed. Siegel, pp.194-195; Ordeman, The Derrydale
Prints (2005), pp. 37-48, 104. Provenance: Eugene V. Connett, III;
his son, Eugene V. Connett IV.
The last print published by The Derrydale Press, with the finest
possible provenance: the publisher’s own copy.
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191
CLARK, Roland. “Pintails Coming In.” Hand colored
aquatint etching, signed by the artist at lower right in pencil.
14 x 18-I inches, New York: Frank Lowe, 1942. No. 135 of
250. Framed. Ordeman (2005) p. 104 (Cited as “Coming In.”);
Siegel, pp. 194-5; Ordeman, Aquatints, Drypoints and Etchings
of The Derrydale Press, pp. 29-31.
After Connett closed The Derrydale Press, Frank Lowe continued to publish sporting prints by Clark through 1947.
192
CLARK, Roland. “Open Water.” Hand colored aquatint
etching, signed by the artist at lower right in pencil. 14 x 18-I
inches, New York: Frank Lowe, 1943. No. 26 of 250. Framed.
Some toning. Ordeman (2005) p. 104; Siegel, pp. 194-5; Ordeman, Aquatints, Drypoints and Etchings of The Derrydale Press,
pp. 29-31.
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193
CLARK, Roland. “Fair Haven.” Hand colored aquatint
etching, signed by the artist at lower right in pencil. 14 x
18-I inches, New York: Frank Lowe, 1943. No. 109 of 250.
Framed. Ordeman (2005) p. 104; Siegel, pp. 194-5; Ordeman,
Aquatints, Drypoints and Etchings of The Derrydale Press, pp.
29-31.
194
CLARK, Roland. “The Raider.” Hand colored aquatint etching, signed by the artist at lower right in pencil. 14 x 18-I
inches, New York: Frank J. Lowe. 80 West 40th Street, 1944.
No. 22 of 250. Framed. Some toning and stain line at bottom.
Ordeman (2005) p. 104; Siegel, pp. 194-5; Ordeman, Aquatints,
Drypoints and Etchings of The Derrydale Press, pp. 29-31.
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CLARK, Roland. “The Rendevous.” Hand colored aquatint
etching, signed by the artist at lower right in pencil. 14 x 18-I
inches, New York: Frank J. Lowe, 80 West 40th Street, 1944.
No. 20 of 250. Framed. Some toning, else fine. Ordeman
(2005) p. 104; Siegel, pp. 194-5; Ordeman, Aquatints, Drypoints
and Etchings of The Derrydale Press, pp. 29-31.
196
LAWRENCE, W. Goadby. “Silver Riffles.” Hand-colored
aquatint. Signed by the artist beneath the image. 18 x 22
inches, New York: Frank Lowe, 1944. No. 18 of 300 numbered and signed prints. Handsomely matted and framed.
Ordeman (2005) pp. 76-7 and p. 107.
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197
STAINFORTH. “Fenelon. Bay Horse 1937 by Sir Galahad
III-Filante; Winner of Travers Stakes, Lawrence Realization,
Jockey Club Gold Cup, Whitney Stakes, Brooklyn, Empire
City, New York, Merchant’s & Citizens, Manhattan, Endurance Handicaps and other races, and $152,545. Bred and
owned by William Woodward, Esquire. Trained by James E.
Fitzsimmons.” Hand colored aquatint engraving. Signed in
the plate by the artist. 17 x 19 inches, [New York: Privately
printed by Frank Lowe for William Woodward, 1944]. One
of a very few copies produced. Ordeman (2005), p. 109.
198
CLARK, Roland. “Seclusion.” Hand colored aquatint etching, signed by the artist at lower right in pencil. 14 x 18-I
inches, New York: Frank J. Lowe 80 West 40th Street, 1945.
No. 27 of 250. Framed. Minor toning, else fine. Ordeman
(2005) p. 104; Siegel, pp. 194-5; Ordeman, Aquatints, Drypoints
and Etchings of The Derrydale Press, pp. 29-31.
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199
KNAP, J.D. “The Inlet.” Hand-colored sporting aquatint,
signed by the artist (“JD Knap”) in pencil at lower right. 18 x
23 inches, New York: Frank Lowe, 1945. No. 1 of 250 copies.
Some slight toning to sheet, else fine. Framed. Ordeman
(2005) p. 76. Provenance: Eugene V. Connett, III; his son,
Eugene V. Connett IV.
Redhead ducks descending to open water in a marshland
scene. Fine sporting print published by Frank Lowe, successor to The Derrydale Press, who honored the traditions of
the Press by reserving copy no. 1 for Eugene Connett.
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200
STAINFORTH, Martin. “Apache. Brown Colt 1939 (by
Alcazar - Flying Song) … Bred and owned by William
Woodward, Esquire.” Hand colored aquatint engraving, with
engraved legend. 17 x 19 inches to plate mark, with generous
margins, 20 x 26 inches overall, [New York: Frank J. Lowe],
1946. Framed. Fine. Mitchell, British Equestrian Artists, pp.
407-08; Ordeman, p. 27.
Martin Stainforth is regarded as Australia’s leading horse
painter, although he was an established artist in his native
England before emigrating in 1908. In 1925 he went to
America for an extended stay, during which time he painted
a number of leading horses, including some of the William
Woodward stable which were reproduced as prints by The
Derrydale Press. He was noted for his painstaking efforts in
making numerous working sketches and watercolors until he
felt he had the image just right. States Mitchell: “Stainforth’s
detail and accuracy in likeness were very fine and very natural. He avoided the pitfalls of flatness and photographic stiffness so often found in this type of work.” Printed for William
Woodward, a continuation of the series originally begun by
The Derrydale Press; when the Press closed in 1942, Frank
J. Lowe, its vice-president and sales manager, continued the
production of high-quality prints, including additional ones
for presentation by Mr. Woodward to his friends.
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eugene connett on trout fishing
201
CONNETT, Eugene V. Typescript with pencil notes and corrections of “Trout Fishing,” an article by Connett for Holiday
Magazine, approximately 7300 words, with a TLS to Connett
by Dr. Edgar Burke, the article’s illustrator, concerning it. 21
pages. 8vo, South Orange, NJ: [1947]. Fine condition. From
the collection of Eugene V. Connett, III. Red cloth folder
with a crimson morocco label with Derrydale logo on the
upper cover.
An attractive and interesting typescript, with the author’s
numerous minor corrections in pencil and some marginal
notes (some erased) in another hand. Written for the novice
fisherman, it covers a wide range of subjects, from tackle
considerations to casting techniques, all spelled out in clear
and highly readable language. Accompanying the typescript
is a carbon of Connett’s Sept. 21, 1947 covering letter to Ik
Shuman, Executive Editor of Holiday, an acknowledgement
from Shuman’s secretary, and a most interesting typed letter,
signed, from Edgar Burke, dated August 26, 1947, commencing “My dear Gin: Herewith I return your unfinished
manuscript. It strikes me as very sensible. I don’t see how you
could say less. You have certainly avoided all b—l s—t. What
you are trying to do, — as I see it — is to say, in the circumscribed scope of a magazine article, what many another has
not said in a whole book …” He goes on to a discussion of
flies: “Stress the fact that no one pattern has any magic properties, as so many beginners appear to believe. I’ll gladly
paint a thousand flies, but be sure to tell your readers of their
superfluity!” a splendid, major manuscript.
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privately printed for william woodward
202
STAINFORTH, Martin. “Black Tarquin at 3.” Hand-colored
aquatint engraving. 12-I x 17 inches (image size) with margins, approx. 14 x 18 inches overall, [New York: Frank Lowe,
1950]. One of a small number of copies privately printed.
Framed. Ordeman p. 109 (misdated to 1948).
One of the privately printed thoroughbred portraits commissioned by William Woodward from Frank Lowe, who
took over The Derrydale Press from Connett. Black Tarquin
would have been painted in 1948 as a winning three-year-old,
but a notation on the back of a colorist’s model for this print
seems to indicate that it was not produced until 1950. Ordeman reports very small edition sizes for these prints (from
10 to 49 copies for those prints where production records are
known).
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the typescript of a genuine angling classic
203
CONNETT, Eugene V. My Friend the Trout. Corrected typescript of Connett’s classic on scientific angling for trout, including text,
title page, dedication/contents, and prefaces to the American and the London Editions. Together with an original pen and ink
diagram, and photostats of diagrams used as illustrations. 72 pp. total. 4to, [ca. 1960]. Published by D. Van Nostrand Company,
1961. On 8-H x 11 inch pages, a few light marginal tears, else fine. Enclosed in a handsome morocco-backed slipcase with inner
wrappers. From the Estate of Eugene V. Connett, III. Siegel, p. 16; Bruns C149.
A technical treatise regarding the trout’s vision and its implications for fly-fishers, made understandable and highly readable by the
author’s lively prose, this was Connett’s last book, published eight years before his death in 1969. Of this book, Siegel says: “Connett’s last work as an author, and perhaps his best, was My Friend the Trout. Reflecting by then almost fifty years’ experience as an
accomplished trout angler, Connett approached this work from the trout’s point of view rather than that of the angler. The result
… is one of the most innovative books ever published in american angling literature. [Emphasis added]. This is one book
which every trout angler should read.”
204
CONNETT, Eugene V., III. Original artwork in pen and ink of Connett’s bookplate, with flies at top, intertwining initials, fish
and “Ex Libris/Eugene V. Connett 3rd,” below, within a plain double rule border. Overlay at top of image slightly toned, old
mounting stains on verso, else fine condition.
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Index of Authors, Artists, Provenance
(Numbers refer to catalogue items)
Alvord, Thomas G. 103
Andrews, Duncan 189
Ash, Edward C. 71
Baker, Charles H., Jr. 166
Ball, Robert 81, 89, 133
Bandini, Ralph 167
Barber, Joel 104, 168
Barclay-Smith, Phyllis 175
Bayliss, Marguerite F. 133
Baylor, A. K. 54
Beach, William N. 72
Berners, Dame Juliana 2
Bishop, Richard 134
Boyer, Ralph L. 42, 73, 122, 130
Brand, Max 95
Briggs, L. Cabot 177
Brookhaven, N.Y. 66
Brown, Paul 46,55, 56, 67, 69, 70, 85, 95, 112, 116, 159, 162
Brown, William R. 36, 37
Buckingham, Nash 105, 123, 130, 134, 153
Burke, Edgar 38, 39, 57, 58, 59, 74, 105, 106, 123, 130, 134,
153, 183, 201
Chamberlin, H. D. 107
Clark, Roland 75, 76, 135, 136, 137, 138, 154, 155, 156, 169, 170, 178, 179, 184, 185, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 198
Clarke, Birket 14
Clemens, Samuel L. 4
Connett, Eugene V. 1-4, 8-12, 13, 15-19, 21, 38, 39, 57, 58, 59, 89, 106, 108, 113, 114, 136, 139, 149, 157, 160, 162, 171, 175, 185, 186, 190, 199, 201, 203, 204
Crawford, Everett L. 40
Cross, F. R. 87
Cross, Reuben R. 16
De Gouy, Louis P. 140
Ferguson, Henry Lee 57, 58, 59, 86
Franklin, Jean D. 44, 45
Frost, A.B. 100
Gambrill, Richard 115
Gee, Ernest R. 7, 19, 21, 24, 27, 68, 141
Gibbs, George 96
Gosnell, Harpur Allen 142
Grand, Gordon 87, 88, 116, 162, 186, 189
Graves, John Woodcock 89
Gray, David 46
Gray, Prentiss N. 90, 109
Grinnell, George 97, 98
Griswold, 60
Griswold, Frank Gray 47, 60
Haig-Brown, Roderick 172
Harkness, William Hale 124, 173
Hatch, Alden 158
Hawker, Peter 77
Hemingway, Ernest 113, 114
Henderson, Robert W. 94
Henry, Samuel J. 159
Herbert, William Henry, “Frank Forester” 10, 11, 12, 61
Hervey, John 117
Heywood, Gerald 26
Hills, John W. 78
Hunt, Lynn Bogue 57, 58, 59, 113, 114, 121, 125
Ingraham, Henry 5, 6
Jennings, Preston 118, 160
Keene, Foxhall 158
Kelland, Clarence Buddington 161
Kendall, Paul G. 99
Kester, Jesse Y. 27
Ketchum, Arthur 22
King, Edward 40, 43, 62, 63
Kirmse, Marguerite 57, 58, 59, 64, 119
Knap, J. D. 199
La Branche, George 15, 18
Lanier, Henry W. 100
Lawrence, W. Goadby 196
Lee, Amy Freeman 180
Lenroot, Clara C. 126
Littauer, Vladimir S. 79
Lloyd, Anne 28
Lloyd, Thomas Ivester 143
Loomis, A. E. 132
Lowe, Frank 152, 190-200, 202
Luard, Lowes D. 127
Macaskill, W. R. 144
McBain, Howard L. 25
Mccormick, Henry B. 65
Mackenzie, James C. 115
Manchester, Herbert 80
Markland, A. B. 81
Mellon, Paul 103
Meynell, Hugo 7
Mills, W.S. 7
Milnor, William, Jr. 21
Newman, Neil 82
O’Connor, Jack 174
Page, Harry S. 48
Page, Rodman L. 29
Palmedo, Roland 145, 146
Parker, Eric 30, 77
Phair, Charles 147, 148, 149
Pickering, Harold G.
101, 103, 128, 129
Pleissner, Ogden 147, 148, 149
Pollard, H. B. C. 175
Poor, Charles Lane 150
Reeve, J. Stanley. 67, 181
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Reynal, Eugene S. 110, 111
Rickman, Philip 175
Ripley, A. Lassell, 182, 188
Rives, Reginald W. 120
Roberts, Harry 8
Rolston, Louis B. 83
Roosevelt, Kermit 97, 98
Ross, Gordon 7, 31, 32, 33, 51
Rungius, Carl 72
Santini, Piero 91
Schaldach, William J. 57, 58, 59, 84
Sheldon, Col. Harold P. 81, 105, 130, 182, 187
Shepperd, Tad 162
Shortt, Angela 92, 93
Siegel, Henry 172
Simmons, Albert D. 131
Skues, G. E. M. 17
Smith, Edmund Ware 151, 163, 188
Smith, Harry Worcester 23, 31, 32, 33, 51, 61, 89
Smith, Lawrence B. 108
Smith, Jerome V.C. 50
Smith, May Riley 49
Somerville & Ross 23
Spiller, Burton L. 121
Stainforth, Martin 197, 200, 202
Stone, Herbert L. 102, 132
Streett, William B. 69, 70
Taverner, John 30
Thomas, Joseph B. 31, 32, 33, 51
Twachtman, J. Alden 87, 88
Van Dyke, Henry 42
Van Urk, J. Blan 68, 189
Vosburgh, W. S. 52, 82
Wagstaff, David 57, 58, 59, 86
Wallner, Mary 34
Waterstone, Satella Sharps 164
Watson, Frederick 85
Weiler, Milton C. 163
Westminster Kennel Club 53
White, Frederick 35
Whitman, Malcolm D. 94
Wilkinson, Norman 78
Williams, Ben Ames 176
Willock, Franklin J. 20
Wise, Hugh D. 152
Woodward, William 52, 143, 165, 197, 200, 202
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