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The Elements of Lawn Tennis

Patterson, Norman H.

(Book #ID 2323)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London First edition 1950. 1950.

First edition hard back publisher's original beige cloth covers, green stamping. 8vo 64 pp. Fold out frontispiece. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Courting Triumph

Wade, Virginia [With Mary Lou Mellace]

(Book #ID 3661)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1978. London 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green leatherette cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, peach paper end papers. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 192 pp ISBN0340228938. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lawn Tennis: How to Improve Your Game

McKane, Kathleen

(Book #ID 9484)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1925. 1925.

First edition hard back publisher's original sage green cloth covers, black lettering. 8vo 7¼" x 4¾" 250, 14 [pp] catalogue. 33 photographic illustrations and many line illustrations. Illustrated advertisements to rear on glossy paper showing the latest tennis equipment, which include the 'Forbes' Patent aluminium tennis racket press; H. Gradidge and Sons tennis rackets; F. H. Ayres Championship tennis ball, and others. Sporadic foxing, 10 mm tear of cloth to spine tip, corners rubbed, name and address to front end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lifting the Covers; The Autobiography

Mills, Alan

(Book #ID 42012)

Published by Hodder Headline, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2005. London 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original vivid purple paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 278 pp. ISBN 0755312295. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tennis; Know the Game Series

(Book #ID 37984)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London 1985. 1985.

Publisher's original stapled laminated card covers. Oblong 5½'' x 8'' 40 pp ISBN 0713625694. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Autobiography of Billie Jean King

King, Billie Jean with Deford, Frank

(Book #ID 14386)

Granada Publishing, Hertfordshire First edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original dark russet cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6½" 207 pp. ISBN 0246117923. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with 15 mm closed tear to foot of upper fore edge, spine not faded, not priced. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Modern Table Tennis

Carrington, Jack [Foreword by W. J. Pope Hon. Secretary of The English Table Tennis Association]

(Book #ID 14638)

G. Bell & Sons, Ltd.,London First edition 1938. 1938.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" viii, 104 [pp]. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper, diagrammatic illustrations throughout. Light fading to spine, touch of fox spotting to closed page edges and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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First Steps to Lawn Tennis

Beamish, A. E. [Illustrated from Photographs by E. H. D. Sewell]

(Book #ID 18825)

Published by Mills and Boon Ltd., 49 Rupert Street, London First Edition 1922. 1922.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 95, 16 [pp] catalogue. 24 monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Tape mark on plate facing page 28, slight snagging of cloth to spine tips and edges, dusty page edges, touch of sporadic foxing to a couple of pages. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kitty Godfree: Lady of a Golden Age

Green, Geoffrey [Foreword by Dan Maskell] Kitty Godfree

(Book #ID 20488)

The Kingswood Press, London First edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" xii, 129 [pp] ISBN 0434981079. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Small name crossed-out with biro to front end paper. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with short closed tear to top of lower spine edge and foot of upper panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Perry Wins! Expert Advice for all on Lawn Tennis

Perry, Fred

(Book #ID 22405)

Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London circa 1935 edition not stated. 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original paper covers, monochrome photograph of Fred Perry carrying tennis rackets to front cover. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 156 pp Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Foxing to end papers, 10 mm chip of paper to spine tips, paper torn across bottom of lower panel, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rod Laver | High Gelatin Definition Monochrome Associated Press Photograph Taken at Wimbledon 1962 (Signed)

Laver, Rod [Rodney George Laver AC MBE (born 9 August 1938) is an Australian former tennis player].

(Book #ID 112178)

The Associated Press Ltd., 63-66 Farringdon Street, London dated to the reverse 1962. 1962.

6½'' x 4''. Rod Laver high gelatin definition monochrome Associated Press photograph taken at Wimbledon. SIGNED with blue ink to the front 'Rod Laver'. Rod Laver is the only player, male or female, to win the Grand Slam (winning all four major titles in the same calendar year) twice in singles, in 1962 and 1969; the latter remains the only time a man has done so in the Open Era. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Nastase

Evans, Richard

(Book #ID 65795)

Published by Aidan Ellis Publishing Limited, Nuffield, Henley on Thames, Oxon First Edition 1978. Oxon 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original shiny black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs to the centre. Ink message dated 1978 to the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0856280585

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Inside Tennis

Cutler, Norman

(Book #ID 42699)

Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1954. London 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 232 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. Erased pencil price to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with fading to the spine, shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lawn Tennis Up-to-Date

Blackmore, S. Powell [Preface by F. M. B. Fisher]

(Book #ID 27297)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1921. 1921.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, blind stamping to the upper panel, lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo 9'' x 6'' xx, 233 [pp]. Paper guarded monochrome photographic action illustrations throughout. Pencil name to upper paste down, 40 mm repaired fraying of the cloth to the foot of spine, spine and board edges slightly sun faded, foxing to end papers and page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Epic John McEnroe, Björn Borg, and The Greatest Tennis Season Ever

Cronin, Matthew

(Book #ID 72065)

Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd., Baffins Lane, Chichester, First Edition 2011. West Sussex 2011.

First edition second issue hard back binding in publisher's original dove white covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2. Contains 288 printed pages of text with colour photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Game of Doubles in Tennis

Talbert, William F. and Bruce S. Old [Foreword by Norman Brookes] Illustrated by Stephen P. Baldwin

(Book #ID 75108)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1957. London 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original hyacinth blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams and photographs throughout. Age darkened page edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 50 mm V-shaped piece of paper missing to the back cover, rubs and chips, not price clipped 18/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Budge on Tennis

Budge, J. Donald [Introduction by Walter L. Pate] A Biography by Allison Danzig

(Book #ID 75106)

Published by Jarrolds Publishers Ltd., London Fourth Edition March 1951 [First Edition June 1939]. London 1951.

Hard back binding in publisher's original lime green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 159 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Age darkened page edges, shop ink stamp to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips, rubs and creases, a closed tear to the front cover, not price clipped 9s 6d. Loosely inserted newspaper cutting from Bill McGowrans Sports editor's Diary, dated 1951. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sports Illustrated Book of Tennis

Editors of Sports Illustrated [Illustrations by Ed Vebell and Sheldon Fink]

(Book #ID 75104)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First UK Edition 1963. London 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original donkey brown paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 89 printed pages of text with black, white and green illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun yellowing, light rubs and scratches, not price clipped 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lawn Tennis

Budge, Lloyd

(Book #ID 61189)

Published by Nicholas Kaye Ltd., Trebeck Street, London First Edition 1949. London 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [vi] 127 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the tips and corners, one short closed tear to the top of the lower cover, not price clipped 7s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Table Tennis: Up to Tournament Standard

Sklorz, Martin

(Book #ID 29901)

Published by E. P. Publishing Limited, East Ardsley, Wakefield, Yorkshire First UK Edition 1973.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated glazed boards. 8vo 8½'' x 8¼'' 118 pp ISBN 0715805827. Very detailed monochrome illustrations throughout. Chapters include, technical, tactics, stroke techniques, tournaments, fitness and training exercises, rules, and lots more. Front end paper missing, free from inscription and in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Teach Yourself Lawn Tennis

Creek, F. N. S.

(Book #ID 63453)

Published by English Universities Press Ltd., London First Edition 1952. London 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, silver and blue title block and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 180 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. A little sun fading to the upper edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 40 mm v-shaped piece missing to the upper front gutter. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wimbledon: The Hidden Drama

Robyns, Gwen

(Book #ID 97624)

Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon First Edition 1973. 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 200 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 071536062

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How to Play Championship Tennis; By Eleven World-Famous Players

Fraley, Oscar [Continuous action photographs by Charles Yerkow]

(Book #ID 75100)

Published by Nicholas Kaye Limited, 194-200 Bishopsgate, London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Ghosting to the end papers, light foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with chips and rubs, one closed tear to the top front cover, not price clipped 15s 0d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Courting Triumph

Wade, Virginia [With Mary Lou Mellace]

(Book #ID 42652)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1978. London 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green leatherette cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, peach paper end papers. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 192 pp ISBN 0340228938. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with just a hint of fading to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Virginia Wade press clippings loosely enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Love Match; My Life with Björn

Borg, Mariana [Bjorn Borg]

(Book #ID 39050)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., 1 Tavistock Chambers, Bloomsbury Way, London First Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 151 pp ISBN 0283987960. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with minor crease lines to the spine tips. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Know the Game Series; Table Tennis [1]

[English Table Tennis Association]

(Book #ID 36362)

Published by E. P. Publishing Co. Ltd., 17 Denbigh Street, London Second Edition 1953. London 1953.

Publisher's original stapled yellow card covers. Oblong 8vo 5½'' x 8'' 32, iv [pages]. Advertisements to the end papers, illustrated diagrams throughout. Crease lines down the centre of the front cover, pale yellow covers slightly soiled, staples rusty, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Courting Triumph [3]

Wade, Virginia [With Mary Lou Mellace]

(Book #ID 37624)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1978. London 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green leatherette cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, peach paper end papers. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 192 pp ISBN 0340228938. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a couple of small nicks to the top edge, not price clipped, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rod Laver | High Gelatin Definition Monochrome Associated Press Photograph Taken at Wimbledon 1962 (Signed)

Laver, Rod [Rodney George Laver AC MBE (born 9 August 1938) is an Australian former tennis player].

(Book #ID 112175)

Fox Photos Ltd., 69-71 Farringdon Street, London dated to the reverse 1962. 1962.

5½'' x 5''. Rod Laver high gelatin definition monochrome Associated Press photograph taken at Wimbledon holding The Challenge Cup. SIGNED with blue ink to the front 'Rod Laver'. Rod Laver is the only player, male or female, to win the Grand Slam (winning all four major titles in the same calendar year) twice in singles, in 1962 and 1969; the latter remains the only time a man has done so in the Open Era. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rod Laver | High Gelatin Definition Monochrome Associated Press Photograph Taken at Wimbledon 1962 (Signed)

Laver, Rod [Rodney George Laver AC MBE (born 9 August 1938) is an Australian former tennis player].

(Book #ID 112177)

The Associated Press Ltd., 63-66 Farringdon Street, London dated to the reverse 1962. 1962.

6¼'' x 4''. Rod Laver high gelatin definition monochrome Associated Press photograph taken at Wimbledon. SIGNED with blue ink to the front 'Rod Laver'. Rod Laver is the only player, male or female, to win the Grand Slam (winning all four major titles in the same calendar year) twice in singles, in 1962 and 1969; the latter remains the only time a man has done so in the Open Era. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Advantage Receiver

Pollard, Jack [Introduction by Jack Kramer]

(Book #ID 75095)

Published by Frederick Muller Limited, London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lime green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Age darkened page edges, sun fading to the spine ends. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubs, chips and creases, not price clipped 18/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Play The Game; Lawn Tennis

Applewhaite, Major R. H.

(Book #ID 51577)

Published by Educational Productions Ltd., 17 Denbigh Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ivory cream cloth covers, dark green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 142 [ii] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow surface rubs to the spine tips and corners, white spine not discoloured, not price clipped 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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American Lawn Tennis | An Illustrated Magazine Devoted Exclusively to the Game | Volume XXIII (Number 14 Whole Number 344) February 20th, 1930.

Merrihew, Stephen Wallis [Editor and Publisher] Stephen Wallis Merrihew (October 14, 1862 - March 21, 1947) was an American editor, founder and publisher of the American Lawn Tennis magazine and an ardent advocate of the sport.

(Book #ID 97034)

Published by Stephen Wallis Merrihew, Printing Crafts Building., 461 8th Avenue, New York City February 20th, 1930. 1930.

First edition in publisher's original stapled illustrated paper covers [soft back]. 4to 12¼'' x 9½''. Contains pages 721-772 continuous with monochrome photographs and advertisements throughout. Front cover has internal repair to the top and has been tape repaired down the spine with 'invisible tape!', small nicks to the edges of the front cover, crayon number to the front cover. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Autobiography of Billie Jean King

King, Billie Jean [with Frank Deford]

(Book #ID 52428)

Published by Granada Publishing Limited, Frogmore, St. Albans, Hertfordshire First Edition 1982. Hertfordshire 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains [vii] 207 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Improving Your Tennis

Hughes, G. P.

(Book #ID 71625)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 82 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. A little sun fading to the upper and lower spine ends where pieces of the wrapper are missing, ink name dated 1948 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition photographic dust wrapper with three 15 mm pieces of paper missing to the upper and lower spine and upper fore edge, not price clipped 6s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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