[CYCLING] DUNCAN, Herbert, and SUBERBIE, Louis. Training for - Lot 125

[CYCLING] DUNCAN, Herbert, and SUBERBIE, Louis. Training for Cyclists, Racers, Tourists, and Athletic Enthusiasts. One of the first physical training manuals dedicated to cycling. Rare first edition in period binding. Paris, Dalvy & Cie, 1890. In-8, burgundy half-shagreen, ribbed spine, double gilt fillet accented with gilt flowers framing the panels, gilt edges, illustrated cover plates preserved. 8 unnumbered leaves (advertisements), IX and 200 pp. and 1 unpaginated leaf (advertisements). Photogravure portraits of the authors, black-and-white illustrations within and outside the text. Scuffing on the endpapers, edges, and covers; upper joint worn (one advertising leaflet partially detached). First edition. Herbert Duncan (1862–1945), a British champion, teamed up with Louis Suberbie, a specialist in sports training, to produce one of the first methodical manuals on physical conditioning dedicated to cycling. A chapter on “general considerations” was contributed by champion Léon Hamelle (1867–1932). Preface by Dr. Oscar Jennings. A fine copy in contemporary binding.