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100 YEARS OF THE OLYMPIC MARATHON

A thorough statistical record of the Olympic marathon. Paperback. 8vo. 152pp. Very good condition.

£40.00

THE 1908 OLYMPIC GAMES ~ RESULTS FOR ALL COMPETITORS IN ALL EVENTS, WITH COMMENTARY

Statistical compilation of results with commentary. 4to. 516pp. including tables. Original dark blue buckram. Very good condition.

£75.00

THE 1908 OLYMPICS

Well-researched, illustrated history of the first London Games including detailed discussion of the numerous controversies surrounding the event which launched the tradition of modern international sporting

£5.00

THE 1948 OLYMPICS - HOW LONDON RESCUED THE GAMES

The illustrated story of how London came to be awarded the first Games after the Second World War, how they were managed and their economic, political and social significance, including many first-hand

£9.00

AMERICAN TRACK & FIELD PRESENTS - HISTORY OF OLYMPIC TRACK & FIELD ATHLETICS

Published in anticipation of the Sydney Olympics, a guide containing in-depth reports and results of each Games since 1896 and including features on such greats as Owens, Beamon, Lewis and Johnson. 8vo.

£24.00

THE AUSTERITY OLYMPICS - WHEN THE GAMES CAME TO LONDON IN 1948

A look at the London Olympic Games of 1948, put on in the context of post-war rationing and thriftiness. 8vo. 350pp. Dust-wrapper, very good.

£8.00

BOYCOTT - STOLEN DREAMS OF THE 1980 MOSCOW OLYMPIC GAMES

An illustrated chronicle of the events surrounding the United States' boycott of the 1980 Olympics and the stories of the American athletes whose months of training was to no avail. 8vo. 268pp. Dust-wrapper.

£12.00

THE BRITISH OLYMPICS - BRITAIN'S OLYMPIC HERITAGE 1612-2012

A history of the culture of Olympics in Britain published in advance of London 2012, including accounts of the previous Games of 1908 and 1948 plus an examination of other events, starting with the Cotswold

£9.00

THE BRITISH OLYMPICS - BRITAIN'S OLYMPIC HERITAGE 1612-2012

A beautifully illustrated account of Olympic Games held in Britain, from pre-modern events to the three modern Games hosted in London. 8vo. 200pp. Paperback. Very good condition.

£8.00

CANADIAN OLYMPIC TEAM - XXIST OLYMPIAD MONTREAL 1976

Detailed and illustrated profiles of every member of the Canadian Olympic Team ahead of their home Games of 1976, printed in both English and French. 8vo. c200pp. Paperback. Some wear, light marking and

£24.00

CHASING GOLD - CENTENARY OF THE BRITISH OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION

Published to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the B.O.A., a beautifully illustrated tribute to the iconic moments of the British Team at Summer and Winter Games from 1896 to 2004. Includes a CD-Rom including

£35.00

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE OLYMPICS

Complete final results for every Olympic event, both Summer and Winter Games, from 1896 to 1980, plus in-depth profiles of legends and memorable contests and featuring over 150 photographic illustrations. 4to.

£10.00

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE OLYMPICS - 2012 EDITION

A treasure trove of lore, drama and anecdote from 116 years of Olympic history featuring full descriptions of rules and scoring for every event including in the forthcoming London Games of 2012, plus the

£10.00

THE CRUISE OF THE BRANWEN: BEING A SHORT HISTORY OF THE MODERN REVIVAL OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES, TOGETHER WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE ADVENTURES OF THE ENGLISH FENCING TEAM IN ATHENS IN MCMVI

Cook captained the English fencing team in Paris in 1903 and Athens in 1906, and was subsequently involved in the organisation of the Olympic Games in London in 1908. The Branwen was the name of the boat

£350.00

THE DUNLOP BOOK OF THE OLYMPICS (SECOND REVISED EDITION)

The history of the modern Olympic Games from 1894 to 1976, told Games-by-Games through a series of short snippets covering humorous, unusual and sometimes tragic epsiodes alongside defining moments of

£5.00

THE FIRST LONDON OLYMPICS 1908

The story of the London Olympics of 1908. Paperback. 8vo. Good condition.

£4.00

THE FIRST LONDON OLYMPICS 1908

The story of the London Olympics of 1908. 8vo. Dust-wrapper, very good. Good condition.

£7.00

THE FIRST MODERN OLYMPICS

Chronicles the events and organisation of the 1896 Athens Games. 8vo. 194pp. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed. Good condition. 

£5.00

FIVE RING CIRCUS - MONEY, POWER AND POLITICS AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES

Contrasts the Olympic ideal with the nationalism, racism, sexism and increasing commercialisation which had blighted the Games in the decades leading up to Los Angeles in 1984. 8vo. 116pp. Paperback.

£12.00

FRAN ATHEN TILL LONDON - OLYMPISK HISTORIA I FRI IDROTT

An illustrated history of the Olympic Games in athletics from 1896 to 1948, told event-by-event and published in Swedish. 8vo. 382pp. Paperback. Some rubbing to cover. Good condition. Signed by the author

£20.00

THE GAMES - BRITIAN'S OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC JOURNEY TO LONDON 2012 (FRANK KEATING'S COPY)

A highly illustrated exploration of how the Olympic and Paralympic Games have evolved, with an emphasis on London's previous roles as host in 1908 and 1948 before looking at preparations for 2012. 4to.

£16.00

THE GAMES WAR: A MOSCOW JOURNAL

A personal account of the controversial Moscow Olympics in 1980. Paperback. 8vo. 236pp. A good copy.

£5.00

HISTORY OF ANCIENT OLYMPIC GAMES

Fine history of the Olympic Games in the ancient world. 1st edition. 8vo. Dust wrapper, rubbed to edges. Good.

£6.00

HISTORY OF THE OLYMPICS IN PICTURES

The Daily Telegraph Athletics Correspondent contextualises a stunning series of photographs which tell the story of the modern Olympic Games from 1896 to 1968, plus the Winter Olympics of 1972 and including

£9.00

HITLER'S OLYMPICS - THE STORY OF THE 1936 NAZI GAMES

A reassessment of the most controversial Olympic Games, offering an inside view of the political intrigue surrounding the event, dramatic accounts of the the competition on the field and track and rare

£7.00

IT'S HOW YOU PLAY THE GAME. THE INSIDE STORY OF THE CALGARY OLYMPICS

The story of the Winter Olympics on Calgary in 1988. 1st edition. 8vo. 338pp. Dustwrapper, a very good copy.

£11.00

KAMPEN OM VARLSREKORDEN - REKORDHISTORIA I FRI IDROTT

An illustrated survey of track and field world records, told event-by-event and published in Swedish. 8vo. 285pp. Rebound in hardcover with discus-thrower design to front and leather-effect corners and

£24.00

LONDON OLYMPICS 1908 AND 1948

Illustrated throughout with rare photographic and archival images, an authoritative overview of the first two Olympic Games hosted by London. 8vo. 48pp. Paperback. Very good condition.

£8.00

MADE IN AMERICA - HIS OWN STORY

The story of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics told by the entrepreneur behind the Games. 8vo. 401pp. Dust-wrapper. Very good condition.

£8.00

MARK SPITZ - THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION

Authorised and illustrated biography of the legendary Olympic swimmer, featuring new insights into his career and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. 8vo. 288pp. Very good condition. 

£9.00

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