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THE LIFE OF RONALD POULTON

THE LIFE OF RONALD POULTON

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Ronald Poulton was the finest centre-threequarter of the period just before the first world war and scored four tries in the last international match before the outbreak of hostilities. He was killed by a sniper's bullet in Belgium just a year later. This biography was written by his father. 

1st edition. Large 8vo. Frontis with tissue guard + 18 plates. 410pp. Original blue cloth. Corners bumped and prelims foxed. Original owner's name inside. Good condition.

Date
1919
Publisher
Sidgwick & Jackson
Author
Edward Bagnall POULTON

£80.00 (Code: 83979)

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