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Tony Benyon and Kevin Macey
Gridiron : American Football An Idiot's Guide
Fontana 1987 Calling all idiots. the guide for the befuddled which "explains in clear detail the rules and objectives of the game". . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Fontana paperback
Referencia librero : 012323
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Eric Dominy
Teach Yourself Judo
The English Universities Press 1958 The Black Belt instructs the beginner in 16 clearly defined lessons. Tight clean copy. Cloth. Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. The English Universities Press hardcover
Referencia librero : 017038
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R C Churchill
English League Football
The Sportsmans Book Club 1962 The history of the football league from its origins records of all the league clubs and the final league tables from 1888 to 1961. Plus a table of the champions of champions up to the date of writing. A very good unmarked copy with the next season's tables taped in by a previous owner. Cloth. Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. The Sportsmans Book Club hardcover
Referencia librero : 007473
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Nat Gould
Racecourse and Battlefield
Modern Publishing Company An adventure novel set in the world of horse racing sixty years prior to Dick Francis by a prolific author who wrote from 1891 to 1927. In red cloth with a News of the World advert on the back cover. The interior is uninscribed and unfoxed though yellowed but overall near very good. First published in 1899 though this copy may be later. A number of other books in the same series are available from Zarak Books. Cloth. Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Modern Publishing Company hardcover
Referencia librero : 010193
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Thomas B Walters
Charles T Studd : Cricketer and Missionary
The Epworth Press 1930 Badly stained covers but a tidy unmarked interior. Biography of the cricketer of the 1880's and missionary to China India and Africa. Scarce copy. First Edition. Cloth. Fair. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. The Epworth Press hardcover
Referencia librero : 015765
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Henry Harrison
Play the Game : Tenpin Bowling
Ward Lock 1988 "Expert technical instruction and advice on all aspects of the game.step by step diagrams.tips on best equipment.terminology and rules fully explained." Unmarked copy. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Ward Lock paperback
Referencia librero : 012154
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J C Jessop
Teach Yourself Golf
The English Universities Press 1968 Excellent copy throughout of the guide aimed at both the beginner and the "average golfer who wants to eradicate the faults which prevent him from improving". Cloth. Fine/Fine. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. The English Universities Press hardcover
Referencia librero : 012638
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Running After Forty
Runner's World Magazine 1971 The magazine's fifth "Booklet of the Month" published November 1971. 36pp. Soft Cover. Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Runner's World Magazine paperback
Referencia librero : 000521
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R Rodrigo
The Racing Game : A History of Flat Racing
The Sportsmans Book Club 1960 Near fine copy of the overview of the history of the sport. Cloth. Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. The Sportsmans Book Club hardcover
Referencia librero : 010166
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Susan Noel
Tennis In Our Time
The Sportsmans Book Club 1955 A survey of the state of tennis both in terms of its leading players but also an examination of its commercial success. Clean square copy. Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. The Sportsmans Book Club hardcover
Referencia librero : 021816
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Ian Peebles
Talking of Cricket
The Sportsman's Book Club 1955 "The gossip culled from countless happy hours of play and some of the ideas discussed with a host of cricketers over many years."Jacket is complete with very minor edgewear. The book itself is in very good condition crisp and fresh. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. The Sportsman's Book Club hardcover
Referencia librero : 014714
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David Burgess Wise
The Ultimate Racing Car Book
Dorling Kindersley 1999 In three parts : a history of motor racing; a history of the cars; and racing personlities. Lavishly produced and illustrated. Fine copy throughout except for some creasing to the bottom edge of the front panel of the jacket. Laminated Boards. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Dorling Kindersley hardcover
Referencia librero : 016202
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Yacht Racing
Iliffe & Sons 1947 "For years the recognised authority on the interpretation of the International Yacht Racing Union and Yacht Racing Association rules. " A revised and updated edition with 348 pp and 149 diagrams. Jacket tatty book itself solid and clean. Cloth. Good/Fair. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Iliffe & Sons hardcover
Referencia librero : 005150
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Percy M Young
The Appreciation of Football & Football Facts & Fancies
The Sportsmans Book Club 1953 Scarce collection of essays on some less obvious aspects of the beautiful game by an inveterate writer on the subject. Cloth. Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. The Sportsmans Book Club hardcover
Referencia librero : 010169
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Know the Game Sailing
Educational Productions Ltd 1959 Sailing technique in the context of the sport of yachting. Near very good copy bar some minor spotting and an owner's name to front cover. Soft Cover. Good. 16mo - over 5�" - 6�" tall. Educational Productions Ltd paperback
Referencia librero : 003482
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Peter Smith
How to Play Par Fives
Sackville 1990 "Peter Smith a typical fourteen handicapper shares the wealth of advice gained from lessons with outstanding professionals at 18 top courses in North America Europe and Australia." Very tidy unmarked copy. First Edition. Laminated Boards. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Sackville hardcover
Referencia librero : 017161
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David Prole
Cup Final Story 1946-1965
The Sportsmans Book Club 1967 The story of the FA Cup finals in the immediate post war years a chapter for each year and a number of B&W photos. First Edition. Cloth. Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. The Sportsmans Book Club hardcover
Referencia librero : 003209
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1967 Racing Annual
Tote Investors 1967 Comprehensive survey of the 1966 racing season flat and over fences. Minor wear to green cloth covers; tidy clean interior. First Edition. Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Tote Investors hardcover
Referencia librero : 022451
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Peter Roberts
Riding the International Way No 2
Kaye & Ward 1970 Collection of articles about show jumping by such authors as Dorian Williams and Hans Gunter Winkler. Tight unmarked copy. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Kaye & Ward unknown
Referencia librero : 007698
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Jack Rollin
Rothman's Football Yearbook 1988-89
Rothmans 1988 The 19th year of the comprehensive yearbook. Missing its title page and in an ill fitting plastic protective jacket. Otherwise a solid copy. Soft Cover. Fair. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Rothmans paperback
Referencia librero : 021540
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Vincent Charles Hancock
Suit of Lights
Frederick Muller 1956 "The author of this book is the only Englishman ever to become a professional bull fighter in Spain. Suit Of Lights is the story of his life as one of the almost legendary closed circle of bullfighters who are idols of the Spanish people." Jacket is rubbed and the rear panel is sunned and stained. Interior is tight and clean bar one owner's name. Scarce. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Frederick Muller hardcover
Referencia librero : 016036
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Tom Foy
Know the Game Archery
Educational Productions Ltd 1966 A guide to the equipment and structure of the sport of archery produced in association with The Grand National Archery Society. Soft Cover. Good. 16mo - over 5�" - 6�" tall. Educational Productions Ltd paperback
Referencia librero : 008224
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Nat Gould
Racecourse and Battlefield
Modern Publishing Company An adventure novel set in the world of horse racing sixty years prior to Dick Francis by a prolific author who wrote from 1891 to 1927. In red cloth with a News of the World advert on the back cover. Very tidy unmarked copy. First published in 1899 though this copy may be later. A number of other books in the same series are available from Zarak Books. Cloth. Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Modern Publishing Company hardcover
Referencia librero : 014652
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Terry Wogan & Tony Fairburn
To Horse ! To Horse !
New English Library 1984 "A not altogether serious look at racing" by the source of Wogan's Winner and the director of the Racing Information Bureau. "The whole wonderful world of racing". Soft Cover. Good. Illus. by John Ireland. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. New English Library paperback
Referencia librero : 007287
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Pelham Warner
Lord's 1787-1945
The Sportsmans Book Club 1951 A history of the home of cricket. Good solid copy in green cloth with green tape protiecting the edges. Includes a number of other loose cricketing pictures from other sources. Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. The Sportsmans Book Club hardcover
Referencia librero : 011603
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A G Moyes
The Fight for the Ashes 1954-55
Harrap 1955 Only just fair. Stained cover split along the spine which is very faded. Binding not very secure. Reading copy. First Edition. Cloth. Fair/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Harrap hardcover
Referencia librero : 000301
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Michael Poole
Dick Never-Say-Die
Cassell 1929 A Boy's Own type novel about school cricket. A couple of owner's inscriptions and some early page foxing but generally a good solid copy. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Cassell hardcover
Referencia librero : 006557
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Laurence Viney Ed
Benson and Hedges Golfer's Handbook 1988
MacMillan 1988 The 85th issue of the Wisden of golf. Near very good copy but the title page has been removed. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. MacMillan paperback
Referencia librero : 020396
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Genevieve Murphy
Princess Anne and Mark Phillips - Talking About Horses
Arrow 1978 "The complete story of their lifelong love of horses and in particular how they became world class competitors in three-day eventing.based on a series of lively discussions." . Mass Market Paperback. Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Arrow paperback
Referencia librero : 007282
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Nat Gould
A Dead Certainty
Modern Publishing Company An adventure novel set in the world of horse racing sixty years prior to Dick Francis by a prolific author who wrote from 1891 to 1927. In red cloth with a News of the World advert on the back cover. The interior is uninscribed and unfoxed though yellowed but overall near very good. First published in 1900 though this copy may be later. A number of other books in the same series are available from Zarak Books. Cloth. Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Modern Publishing Company hardcover
Referencia librero : 014651
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PJM P. J.
Cricket Capers
Michael Joseph 1985 An anthology of cricket poems and prose on the subject of cricket. Very nice copy. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 16mo - over 5�" - 6�" tall. Michael Joseph hardcover
Referencia librero : 014770
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Ian Peebles
Talking of Cricket
Museum Press 1953 "The gossip culled from countless happy hours of play and some of the ideas discussed with a host of cricketers over many years."Jacket has some edgewear and chips. The book itself is in very good condition crisp and fresh. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Museum Press hardcover
Referencia librero : 008101
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Bill Cox and Nicholas Tremayne
Bill Cox's Golf Companion
J M Dent 1969 In two parts - About the Game and Bill Cox Golf Teacher. Near fine copy. Fresh and tight. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. J M Dent paperback
Referencia librero : 004475
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Nat Gould
The Roar of the Ring
Modern Publishing Company An adventure novel set in the world of horse racing sixty years prior to Dick Francis by a prolific author who wrote from 1891 to 1927. In red cloth with a News of the World advert on the back cover. The interior is uninscribed and unfoxed though yellowed but overall near very good. First published in 1900 though this copy may be later. A number of other books in the same series are available from Zarak Books. Cloth. Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Modern Publishing Company hardcover
Referencia librero : 010194
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Nick Edmond Ed
Following the Fairways
Kensington West 1995 "The complete guide to the golf courses of Great Britain and Ireland." Excellent copy. Soft Cover. Fine. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Kensington West paperback
Referencia librero : 017159
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Ralph Wotherspoon and L N Jackson
Some Sports and Pastimes of the English
Herbert Jenkins A humorous account of various sports "At the nineteenth hole every lie is a good lie" Near very good condition but for a missing pre-title page. . Decorative Cloth. Good. Illus. by Alison Fuller. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Herbert Jenkins hardcover
Referencia librero : 010633
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Billy Wright
The World's My Football Pitch
Stanley Paul 1953 Written whilst he was still playing and described as the most famous footballer in Britain this is "the story of the great England football team; its adventures disappointments and triumphs." Ink smudge to front cover otherwise a good clean copy of the first edition. First Edition. Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Stanley Paul hardcover
Referencia librero : 010768
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I Was There
Collins 1966 "Twenty exciting sporting events by sports writers of the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph" . Very good copy despite some marking to the front cover and a gift inscription. Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Collins hardcover
Referencia librero : 014404
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Referees Chart and Players Guide to the Laws of Association Football 1987-1988
Pan 1987 With the alterations from the previous edition italicised. Tidy unmarked copy of the guide authorised by the International Football Association Board. Soft Cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Pan paperback
Referencia librero : 014490
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John Arlott
Fred
Methuen 1983 Biography of Fred Truman by the noted cricket writer and commentator. Very good copy but for a biro'd price on the front cover. Soft Cover. Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Methuen paperback
Referencia librero : 021344
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International Daily Express Trophy Meeting
1950 88pp programme of the motor racing meeting at Silverstone on 26th August 1950 billed by the sponsors as "the greatest car race meeting ever staged in Great Britain." A fair to good copy with a creased rear cover still well bound with staples and largely clean apart from some pencil notes on the finishing positions in some of the races. Ascari Fangio and Moss all took part. Soft Cover. Fair. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. paperback
Referencia librero : 022502
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Donald Barr Chidsey
John the Great :The Times and Life of John L Sullivan
Chapman & Hall 1947 The boxing champion - a mirror of his times. "If it had not been for this man's fists you and I would never have heard of him. Yet his fists alone cannot be held to account for the popularity which continued long after he had lost the title." Good copy unmarked internally some bumping to green cloth covers. First Edition. Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Chapman & Hall hardcover
Referencia librero : 005346
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Dave Hadfield Ed
XIII Winters : Reflections on Rugby League
Mainstream 1995 "The first collection of original and innovative writing on a sport that grips its adherents like few others. one that produces an even closer relationship than football between what is happening on the pitch and the lives of those watching". Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Mainstream paperback
Referencia librero : 007779
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Wolff Alexander; Keteyian Armen
Raw Recruits
New York NY: Pocket Books 1990. In Raw Recruits Wolff and Keteyian use an investigative journalistic approach to find the ugly truth in the often corrupt world of big-time college basketball. They introduce us to sneaker mogul Sonny Vaccaro a brilliant man who crafted himself a spot in college basketball lore by working for companies such as Nike and Adidas. The authors also give harrowing insight on the tainted college careers of Chris Mills and Shawn Kemp. A book for all lovers of college basketball. 274 pages. Top & bottom of spine slightly bumped. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Pocket Books hardcover
Referencia librero : 4348 ISBN : 0671692607 9780671692605
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Rodman Dennis
Bad As I Wanna Be
New York NY U.S.A.: Delacorte Press 1996. Hard Cover. Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. ISBN:0385316399. 1st printing. The 'self-ploitation memoirs and intense personal and professional philosophies of outrageous NBA superstar Dennis Rodman whose skill and antics on the court are equally notorious off-court as in his well-publicized relationship with Madonna. Illustrated. As new jacket has very minor bumping on top & bott om of spine. New York, NY, U.S.A.: Delacorte Press, 1996 hardcover
Referencia librero : 1290 ISBN : 0385316399 9780385316392
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Sports Illustrated Writers Staff Original Text By Garrity John
Tiger Woods : The Making of a Champion
New York NY U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster Trade 1996. Hard Cover. As New/As New. First Edition. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. ISBN:0684842262. 1st printing. The Sports Illustrated Writers Staff trace Tiger's incredible rise to the top of the golfing world form his early days on the links to the most impressive professional debut in golf since Jack Nicklaus's. Complete with stunning photographs and Sports Illustrated's unmatched commentary. This is a gr eat book suitable for gift giving or a collectors piece. New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster Trade, 1996 hardcover
Referencia librero : 2005 ISBN : 0684842262 9780684842264
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Krull Kathleen Illustrated by Diaz David
Wilma Unlimited : How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
Troll 1996. Soft Cover. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. ISBN:0152012672. A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics. Wilma Rudolph had plenty of love and attention from her parents and her 21 brothers and sisters while she was growing up in the 1940s in Clarksville Tennessee. When she contracted polio the doctor said she would never walk again--but Wilma refused to believe him. Over the years Wilma overcame incredible odds to become one of the world's finest athletes. Full Color. Very slight rubbing on the bottom of the spine. There is a crease down the front cover & back cover next to the spine. The very tip of the bottom front corner is curled. Stamp on FFep says "An Encore! Book Friends of Ida Public Library" but this is NOT a x-library book. Book was purchased at an event put on at the library where the public brought in their books and the library stamped them all as they were brought in. Troll, 1996 paperback
Referencia librero : 1794 ISBN : 0152012672 9780152012670
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Lovejoy Joe
Sven-Goran Eriksson
CollinsWillow 2004. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. CollinsWillow paperback
Referencia librero : 043683 ISBN : 000714069X 9780007140695
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Miller James Edward
The Baseball Business: Pursuing Pennants and Profits in Baltimore
Chapel Hill North Carolina U.S.A.: Univ of North Carolina Pr 1990. Dust jacket has light shelfwear one small tear. Hardback. Very Good/Lightly Worn. Univ of North Carolina Pr hardcover
Referencia librero : 322793 ISBN : 0807818763 9780807818763
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Editor Mark Bonavita; Editor Sean Stewart; Editor Larry Wigge
HOCKEY REGISTER 1996-97
Sporting News 1996. 1st Edition. Paperback. Fine/Fine. Complete notes highlights and statistics on every player in the NHL; plus complete statistics on the draft choices and European players for the 1996-97 season. Sporting News paperback
Referencia librero : 768 ISBN : 0892045671 9780892045679
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