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Zustand: New. 2001. leather_bound. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good Jacket. Hardcover (not leather bound) Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp 176. Original publisher's red boards with gilt lettering at spine. Foreword by Lord Aberdare. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. ISBN: 1899804080 Some lightly penciled easily erasable notes on a few pages, otherwise very good indeed in very good indeed dust jacket.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp 176. Original publisher's red boards with gilt lettering at spine. Foreword by Lord Aberdare. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. ISBN: 1899804080 Some lightly penciled easily erasable notes on a few pages, otherwise very good indeed in very good indeed dust jacket.

Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good Plus. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good Plus. None (illustrator). Book measures 22x15.cm. xvi, 47pp. Bound in original publishers brown cloth, with gilt lettering. Binding in near fine condition. Dust jacket in very good clean condition. Internally, pages clean throughout. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo.

Zustand: Very Good. Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges. Paperback.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp 176. Original publisher's red faux leather boards, lettered gilt at the spine, with all edges gilt. Foreword by Lord Aberdare. Signed presentation from the author on the title page, "To John, with best wishes, Roger." Limited edition of 50 copies, this being no. eight. Copiously illustrated in black and white throughout. ISBN: 1899804080 Very good indeed in very good indeed dust jacket. Signedes.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Short gift message in front. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2006, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The First Beautiful Game: Stories of Obsession in Real Tennis by Roman Krznaric offers an insightful exploration of real tennis, a game steeped in tradition and history. This book serves not only as a captivating guide to a sport that has persisted with little change over the past four centuries but also as a reflection on the broader themes of ambition, passion, respect, and love. Through its vivid depiction of bent rackets, painted crowns, penthouses, and the unique environment of a court resembling a medieval cloister, Krznaric immerses readers in the rich, textured world of real tennis.In addition to celebrating the game itself, Krznaric challenges readers to broaden their appreciation for sports in general. He provides unexpected lessons drawn from the experiences and dedication of fanatical players, encouraging readers to find deeper enjoyment in their favourite pastimes. The book is described as warm and imaginative, promising surprises that resonate with anyone who has ever been captivated by the thrill of competition.Prominent voices have praised the work, noting its unique ability to capture the spirit of real tennis and its players. With insights from figures like Rob Fahey, a Real Tennis World Champion, the book reinforces the profound connection between the sport and the lives of those who engage with it. Krznaric's narrative not only documents a beloved tradition but also invites readers to reflect on their own passions and the lessons that sports can teach. Through this blend of history, storytelling, and personal reflection, The First Beautiful Game stands as a distinguished contribution to sports literature.

Leather. Zustand: Very Good Plus Near Fine. Limited. Limited to 70 numbered signed by Krznaric copies. Bound in full red crushed leather, gilt lettering, full gilt edges, marble endpapers. Binding in near fine cindition. Internally, pages fine. Housed in publishers slipcase. Slipcase rubbed, some abrasion wear and marking. A nice near fine copy. Size: 8vo.

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. None (illustrator). First edition. A very smart first translated edition of this work on the rules of tennis, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. First edition translated into English. First printed at the Imprimerie de Delance, Paris, in 1800. A detailed guide to the rules and principles of tennis, with a layout of the court, the balls, rackets, net, and posts. Includes a comprehensive commentary on service, strokes, expenses and players. Written by Pierre Barcellon, a French tennis player and coach who trained Edmond Barre, considered to be one of the greatest players of the nineteenth century. Translated by Sir Richard Hamilton, a scholarly translator and President of the Moreton Morrell Tennis Court Club. In the original brown cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with light shelf wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine. book.

Leather. Zustand: Fine. None stated (illustrator). An illustrated first edition of this work on tennis by Roger Morgan. A very scarce first edition of the work. In the publisher's original morocco with the original unclipped dust wrapper. With a foreword by HRH Prince Edward. With monochrome vignettes and full page illustrations and 6 full colour illustrations over 2 colour plates. Collated complete. This work is written by Roger Morgan and is a detailed guide to tennis and it's development. The work takes a look at the history of the sport, including early tennis courts and tennis during the Tudor times. In the publisher's original morocco with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally lovely. The wrap is excellent with only very light bumping and some very light sunning to the spine. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Fine. book.

First edition, 4to, (x), 259, (1) pp. Numerous illustrations, a handful in colour. Faux leather, d.w., spine and upper cover sunned.

A large collection of extraordinary tennis stories, many previously unpublished, from across the centuries up to the early 1900s nicely illustrated throughout with photographic and archival illustrations. 4to. 240pp. Dust-wrapper. Gilt edges. Very good condition. No.35 in a limited edition of 50 copies, nicely signed by both authors to subscription page.

The illustrated account of the author's far-ranging real-tennis adventures. 8vo. 386pp. Dust-wrapper. Gilt edges to all pages. Very good condition. No.29 in a limited edition run of 60 copies. Signed by the author to title-page with a dedication.