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FOOTBALL ALL AROUND THE WORLD

FOOTBALL ALL AROUND THE WORLD

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The author recalls the exploits of the Middlesex Wanderers touring team in far-flung areas of the world like India, South Africa and Hawaii over a 50 year period up to the end of the second World War.

8vo. viii + 171pp. Caricature frontispiece of the author, 16 plates. Rebound in full leather with gilt title and raised bands to spine. Marbled endpapers and top edge of page block in gilt. A beautifully bound copy which would be a fine addition to any library.

Date
1948
Publisher
Newservice
Author
R.B. ALAWAY

£50.00 (Code: 100059)

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