Wright & Ditson Officially Adopted Rules of Lawn Tennis
Boston: Wright & Ditson, 1934. Published annually since 1882, this is a promotional advertising item for tennis products.
Boston: Wright & Ditson, 1934. Published annually since 1882, this is a promotional advertising item for tennis products.
Cambridge: Lutterworth Press, 1988. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Brailsford's work is recognized for its thoroughness, providing insights into how bare-knuckle boxing was one of the first organized spectator sports and the first to boast a World Championship. Despite its popularity, the sport remained illegal throughout much.....
Palo Alto, CA: Stanford University, 1934. First Edition, First Printing. A Near Fine Soft cover. When this was published the author was Instructor, Department of Hygiene and Physical Education for Women Stanford University.Ref: D&M 11770; D&J C1480; OCLC: 880942843.
New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, 2022. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. A celebration of the author's lifelong love for the art of birdwatching captures the drama, excitement, and thrills of his hobby and offers profiles of other devoted fans whose obsession has taken them around the world.....
Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, 1983. Facsimiles of two golf classics. Limited to 1,900 copies. [1791/1900]. Two Fine Hardcovers in a Custom Slipcase. Limited Editions of Two 19th Century Golfing Classics one regarding the rules of golf in general, one focusing specifically in Ireland.
[Cuba]: Editorial Guerrero, 1947. First Edition, First Printing. Rare instruction manual for body-building through auto-exercise techniques. No copies are listed in OCLC/WorldCat.
Skokie, Illinois: Privately Printed, 1958. Fine, Howard and Benjamin. A Very Good Softcover. The authors, after 42 years of studying the game, have broken down the golf swing into four parts, and through a series of photographs and slow-motion exercises have developed a program to help golfers improve their game.....
New York: G. P. Putnam's, 1947. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. This delightful children's book captures the essence of youthful enthusiasm for America's favorite pastime. Set against the backdrop of a small town in the late 1940s, the story follows Terry and Bunky, two friends whose love.....
USA: It Books, 2009. First Edition, First Printing. Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. Based on six years of research and interviews with Bowden himself, not to mention the Bowden family, former players, and opposing coaches, Bowden is the complete stunning story of the making of a legend. This.....
London: The Gymnast and Athletic Review, 1898. This foundational text offers essential insights and practical guidance for gym instructors and gymnastics enthusiasts. It focuses on safety, technique, and skill development, serving as an invaluable resource for those teaching or leading gymnastics. Graf emphasizes discipline, structured skill progression, and clarity in.....
New York: Emerson Books Inc., 1978. Illustrated by Fred Thompson. Fourth Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. This instructional book is aimed at introducing young readers to the art of judo. Designed to provide a sound and lasting knowledge of this ancient and challenging sport, the book introduces combination throwing actions.....
Chicago: Frank G. Wendemuth. 1927. First Edition, First Printing. This is one of the most significant International Tournaments in the history of the game. The games are from some of the best players of the day. A must have for every lover of games and deep analysis. August Heffner does.....
Crawley, Near Winchester, England: Henderson and Stirk Ltd, 1979. Deluxe Edition. A Fine Leather Hardcover. The complete history up to 1914 including the leading golfers, the clubs. the balls and other equipment described with illustration. Ref: D&M 55850.
New York: David McKay Company, 1968. A comprehensive guide on chess tailored especially for beginners who have mastered the basics of moves and notation but seek guidance through the extensive realm of chess theory and literature. It consolidates four previously published works by the author: How to Win in the.....
Very Good in Stapled Wraps.
Philadelphia: David McKay, c1893. Dating back centuries, the game of draughts has thrilled and challenged players of all ages and backgrounds. In this comprehensive guide, James Lees offers novice and veteran players alike a wealth of tips and strategies for mastering this timeless game. Whether you're just starting out or.....
New York: Harper & Row, 1976. First Edition, First Printing. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCERing Lardner Jr. was the last surviving member of the 'Hollywood Ten,' the group of screenwriters blacklisted and imprisoned for refusing to testify before the HUAC. Despite this, he won two Academy Awards for screenwriting (Woman of the Year.....
New York: Prentice-Hall, Inc, [1954]. Fifth Printing. Very Good in a Good Dust Jacket. Lawrence Lariar was an American novelist, cartoonist and cartoon editor, notable for his Best Cartoons of the Year series of cartoon collections.
Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Inc, 2000. First Edition, First Printing. Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. In Hockey Tonk, owner Craig Leipold and Richard Oliver take readers on a fascinating journey from the birth of the Nashville Predators to the planning and execution of the team's inaugural season.This book.....
Dayton, Ohio: Macgregor, 1922. A Very Good Soft cover. Scarce promotional booklet from The Crawford, Macgregor & Canby Company.Illustrated from photos & figure drawings (Cover illustration: teeing off on the MacGregor Private Course). Containing information on different types of clubs (driver, brassie, mid iron, mashie, niblick, putter), various balls including.....
New York: A. S. Barns and Company, 1938. A Very Good Soft cover. This illustrated book includes rules, techniques, and bibliography for each sport. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. Stapled wraps, 4.75 by 6.75 inches; 95 pages with 1 page of publisher's Advert; attached at the rear is a folded.....
New York: MetroBooks, 2000. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Filled with captivating historical photographs and paintings showcasing the iconic players and teams of the Negro Leagues, "A Game for All Races," authored by acclaimed sportswriter and historian Henry Metcalfe, delves into the profound impact of baseball on.....
South Bend, Indiana, Diamond Communications, 1998. Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Inscribed by Broadcaster: Charlie Slowes ; Author and Signed by player: Joseph David Magrane a former Major League Baseball pitcher and is currently a color commentary broadcaster for the MLB Network. During his rookie season he helped the Cardinals win.....
Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1953. First Edition, First Printing. A humorous look at the game of golf written for the Golfer Who Wants to Play for Fun And For Money.
Havana, Cuba: Liga de Base Ball Professional Cubana, 1949. Third Edition. This is the official statistical and historical record of Cuban professional baseball through the 1948–49 championship season, issued by the Liga de Base Ball Profesional Cubana. It remains the most substantial single-volume reference on the island’s professional era, documenting.....