A fabulous large and hefty old volume with marbled boards and leather spine . 
Published in 1876 by Chatto & Windus it really is a comprehensive study ….. “including the rural and domestic recreations, May games , Mummeries, Shows, Processions, Pageants and Pompous Spectacles from the earliest period to the present time”.
Beautifully illustrated throughout with black and white representations of bear baiting , jousting , chess, wrestling, archery, acrobats and hunting to name but a few .
Absolutely fascinating ! 
In good overall condition with the odd loose page ,530 pages in all .