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ATHLETIC NEWS FOOTBALL ANNUAL 1908-09

ATHLETIC NEWS FOOTBALL ANNUAL 1908-09

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This annual is known as the Wisden of football. It lasted from 1887 to 1945-46, at which point it was incorporated into the Sunday Chronicle Football Annual. 

22nd year of issue, covering the 1907-08 season. 12mo. 224pp. 1 full-page illustration comprising 6 cameo portraits, also 1 portrait to title-page. Rebound in dark blue boards with gilt title to spine. The original covers are not retained but otherwise all contents are present and in good condition. Some notes and scores recorded inside. Good condition.

 

Date
1908
Publisher
Athletic News
Author
TITYRUS (ed.)

£85.00 (Code: 96174)

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