Fabulous Vintage “Encyclopedia of Sports Games and Pastimes, Completein One Volume with 64 Art Plates and 1250 Illustrations”. Hardcover in Decorative Green Embossed FauxLeather Binding. Published in London at the Fleetway House – c. 1935 (Frontispieceshows the Winner of the Empire Games in 1934).
This fascinating Book covering all types of popular events –Rugby, Curling, Aviation, Billiards, marbles, Boxing, Horse Racings, Coins,Card and Party Games, Records & Results and How to Make Articles such asCanoes and Fireworks. 768 Pages withIndex.
This Reference Book is in very good condition. Pages are clean and without tears. Binding is tight. The Green Embossed Faux Leather Boards are alsoin good condition with minor edge wear and some light markings along theback.
Gold Lettering on the Spine views very nicely with minor, if any,loss to its gilding.
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