It’s surprising to learn that John Astley Cooper first proposed what has become the Commonwealth Games in 1891: 5 years before the Modern Olympics. The plan was to hold a sports competition every four years “as a means of increasing goodwill and understanding of the British Empire”. Committees were set up throughout the Empire to […]
England at the FIFA World Cup over the years – it’s certainly been a journey! From crushing defeat to glorious victory…to who knows what the 2026 tournament will bring. We’ve still got the fun and great hope of not knowing at this point. The first World Cup took place in Uruguay in 1930. FIFA chose […]
Was Jim Thorpe the greatest athlete in the world? King Gustav V of Sweden certainly thought so. He described Thorpe thus as he handed him two gold medals at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. Jim Thorpe was a legendary Native American sportsman, who lived from 1888 – 1953. He was a Sac and Fox Native American, […]
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Seventh year of issue. 8vo. 128pp. Illustrated. Original decorative blue cloth, gilt titles. A very good copy.
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Eighth year of issue. 8vo. 127pp. Illustrated. Original green cloth, gilt title and emblem to front. Very good condition.
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Ninth year of issue. Small 8vo. 134pp. Illustrated. Original decorative cloth, gilt titles. A very good copy.
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Sixth year of issue. 8vo. 121pp. Illustrated. Original red cloth, gilt titles. Very good condition.
Paperback. First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Small 8vo. 128pp. Illustrated. Rusty staples with some staining and minor paper loss. Original illustrated wrappers. Good condition.
Paperback. First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Eleventh year of issue. Small 8vo. 144pp. Illustrated. Staples are a little rusty. Original illustrated wrappers, lightly marked.
Paperback. First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Seventh year of issue. Small 8vo. 148pp. Illustrated. Original illustrated wrappers. Very good.
Paperback. First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Eighth year of issue. Small 8vo. 164pp. Illustrated. Original illustrated wrappers. A very good copy.
Paperback. First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Ninth year of publication. Small 8vo. 184pp. Illustrated. Original illustrated wrappers, very good.
Paperback. First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Small 8vo. 196pp. Illustrated. Owner's name inside. Original illustrated wrappers. A very good copy.
Paperback. First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Small 8vo. 180pp. Illustrated. Original illustrated wrappers. A very good copy.
Paperback. First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Small 8vo. 192pp. Illustrated. Original illustrated wrappers. Good condition.
Paperback. First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Small 8vo. 163pp. Illustrated. Original illustrated wrappers. A very good copy.
Paperback. First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Small 8vo. 184pp. Illustrated. Original illustrated wrappers. A very good copy.
Paperback. First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Small 8vo. 200pp. Illustrated. Original pictorial wrappers. A very good copy.
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 208pp. Illustrated. Original pictorial wrappers. Very good condition
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 232pp. Illustrated. Original pictorial wrappers. A good copy.
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 274pp. Illustrated. Original pictorial wrappers. A good copy.
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 288pp. Illustrated. Original pictorial wrappers. A good copy.
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Paperback. Small 8vo. Illustrated. Original pictorial wrappers. A very good copy.
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Paperback. Small 8vo. Illustrated. Original pictorial wrappers. A very good copy.
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Paperback. Small 8vo. Illustrated. Original pictorial wrappers. A very good copy.
First issued 1930, then annually to 1938, then from 1947 to date.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 398pp. Illustrated. Original pictorial wrappers. A good copy.
