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THE BOOK OF FOOTBALL

THE BOOK OF FOOTBALL

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Covers both rugby football and association football, although there is far more on the rugby code. Mainly an instructional book although there is an excellent section (100 pages or so) on early rugby and association overseas tours, including the All Blacks, Australia, South Africa, France etc.

First edition. 8vo. 304pp. Original red cloth boards with black titles, lightly rubbed. Very good condition.

Date
1911
Publisher
J.M. Dent & Sons
Author
E.H.D. SEWELL

£65.00 (Code: 101599)

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