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RUGBY FOOTBALL

RUGBY FOOTBALL

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Part of the Isthmian Library of Sports and Pastimes. Mainly an instructional book with some chapters by guest writers. Also offers a more general look at the game.

8vo. 338pp + adverts. original green boards with gilt lettering to front and spine. Ink notes (Shakespeare quotes) to front endpaper. Name to half title-page. Fly-leaf removed. Light foxing throughout. Despite these minor imperfections it is still a good copy.

Date
1896
Publisher
A.D. Innes & Co.
Author
B. Fletcher ROBINSON

£36.00 (Code: 64906)

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