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FOOTBALL - JOIE DU MONDE

FOOTBALL - JOIE DU MONDE

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The leading mid-20th century French sports journalist muses upon the history and culture of soccer, with a preface by FIFA President Jules Rimet and excellent orginal drawings throughout; printed in French.

8vo. 250pp. Paperback. Minor foxing to covers and textblock. Protected by plastic sleeve. A very good copy. Limited edition of 200 copies. Scarce.

Date
1944
Publisher
Paris: Les Editions J. Susse
Author
Maurice PEFFERKORN

£45.00 (Code: 101140)

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