Merrihew stephen wallis (6 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. …

Heft. Zustand: Akzeptabel. Feuchtigkeitsflecken und daraus folgend welliges Exemplar.

Heft. Zustand: Akzeptabel. Feuchtigkeitsflecken und daraus folgend welliges Exemplar.

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. SPORT [Lawn Tennis].…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Famous book on tennis. With sepia photo of Richard N. Williams, 2nd and William M. Johnston in the front. Further illustrations from photo's of all famous tennis players.Full blue linen binding, 23 x 15 cm. Some wear on the corners and spine.

First signed limited edition de luxe of Merrihew's classic work on the "World Cup of Tennis." Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, engraved photogravure tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Davis, illustrated with 48 engravings after photographs. One of 250 copies printed of this edition de luxe, this is number 18. Signed and dated by the author, "S. Wallis Merrihew October 8, 1928." In near fine condition. An ardent advocate for the sport of lawn tennis, Stephen Wallis Merrihew founded American Lawn Tennis (ALT) magazine in 1907 as the official organ of the United States Lawn Tennis Association. His first book, The Quest For the David Cup covers the history of the premier international team event in men's tennis, from its beginnings in 1900 as challenge between Great Britain and the United States through the time of publication.…