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FOOTBALL: THE RUGBY UNION GAME

FOOTBALL: THE RUGBY UNION GAME

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One of the classic volumes on the Union game, charting the rise with progress of the sport from the foundation of the Union in 1871. Contributers include A.G. Guillemard, G. Rowland Hill, H. Vassall, Arthur Budd, and C.J.B. Marriott. Embraced in this volume's wide coverage is Eton Football, The Harrow Game, The Winchester Game, "Bigside" at Rugby, Rugby at Oxford and Cambridge, international matches involving the Home Nations, and the early days of the County Championship.

First Edition. 8vo. xvi + 515pp. Frontispiece, numerous illustrations throughout, mainly portraits and team groups. Original blue cloth with gilt titles. Rubbing to ends of spine. Good/very good condition.

 

Date
1892
Publisher
Cassell
Author
Francis MARSHALL (Editor)

£60.00 (Code: 83968)

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