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HOW TO SWIM AND SAVE LIFE (SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY)

HOW TO SWIM AND SAVE LIFE (SPALDING

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From the classic sports instructional collection a short Edwardian guide to swimming and lifesaving technique, with photographic illustrations throughout.

8vo. 138pp+adverts. Paperback. Covers rubbed and creased, with a few small tears and bottom-right corner missing. A small portion neatly cut from introductory adverts. Good condition.

Date
1907
Publisher
British Sports Publishing Co.
Author
C.M. DANIELS, H. JOHANNSON and Archibald SINCLAIR

£28.00 (Code: 101181)

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