A collection of 8 titles from the 19th century Badminton Library Sports and Pastimes series, a series of sporting books published from 1885 and edited by Henry Somerset, 8th Duke of Beaufort and dedicated to HRH The Prince of Wales. 
 
All hardback, illustrated throughout with clear text and illustration, light foxing and light external wear, bindings generally tight, tissue protected title illustrations and some personal annotations. Published by Longmans, Green & Co. The series includes:
 
Fishing (Salmon and Trout) - 1889, 482 pages.
Boating - 1891, 352 pages and with a handwritten owners note 'Harold H. Stiff 1892'.
Shooting (Field & Covert) - 1889, 357 pages.
Cycling - 1895, 400 pages and with a plate for Avenue Cycling Club 1895.
Shooting (Moor & Marsh) - 1889, 358 pages.
Athletics - 1911, 360 pages and with a bookseller plate.
Hunting - 1889, 374 pages and with handwritten dedication 'Fred from Mother Xmas 1889'.
Fishing (Pike & Other Coarse Fish) - 1889, 458 pages.
 
Each title measures 19.5 x 14.5cm (7.67" x 5.7").