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THE OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE FOR THE XIV OLYMPIAD (LONDON 1948)

THE OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE FOR THE XIV OLYMPIAD (LONDON 1948)

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The official report of the 1948 OIympic games in London, immaculately produced and presented.

1st edition. 4to. 580pp. including tables and black and white photos. Internally very good, clean and bright. In the original gilt titled green buckram, corners bumped and gilt faded. Front gutter is a little weak. Good condition.

 

Date
1948
Publisher
Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad
Author
Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad

£230.00 (Code: 62327)

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