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THE BALL IS ROUND: A GLOBAL HISTORY OF FOOTBALL

THE BALL IS ROUND: A GLOBAL HISTORY OF FOOTBALL

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Goldblatt's magnum opus is one of the first to explore the history of football from a truly global perspective and is a must for all serious collectors.

1st edition. Large 8vo. 978pp. Very good condition. Very rare first edition.

Date
2006
Publisher
Viking
Author
David GOLDBLATT

£70.00 (Code: 89485)

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