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GYMNASTICS - A TEXT-BOOK OF THE GERMAN-AMERICAN SYSTEM OF GYMNASTICS

GYMNASTICS - A TEXT-BOOK OF THE GERMAN-AMERICAN SYSTEM OF GYMNASTICS

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Early fitness and gymnastics instructional edited by the Secretary of the Committee on Physical Training of the North American Gymnastic Union, focusing on exercises and technical methods aimed at school teachers and pupils and gymnasiums. Line illustrations throughout.

8vo. 348pp. Cloth-covered boards with period printed design to front-cover. Bumped to corners with small tear to top of spine. Original owner's signature and stamp as Professor of the City College of New York. Good condition.

Date
1896
Publisher
Boston: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co.
Author
W.A. STECHER (ed.)

£30.00 (Code: 76219)

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