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1952 U.S. OLYMPIC SOUVENIR BOOK - ROWING TRYOUTS

1952 U.S. OLYMPIC SOUVENIR BOOK - ROWING TRYOUTS

The official, fully illustrated magazine-style souvenir programme for the rowing tryouts for the U.S.A. team ahead of the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, held at Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass. on 3-4 July,

£40.00

CANOES AND CANOEING - THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF SPORT 1897

CANOES AND CANOEING - THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF SPORT 1897

Disbound chapter (pages 168-179) from The Encyclopaedia of Sport, edited by The Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, Hedley Peek and F.G. Aflalo. Paperback. Very good condition.  

£12.00

THE CROSSING - CONQUERING THE ATLANTIC IN THE WORLD

THE CROSSING - CONQUERING THE ATLANTIC IN THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST RACE

The authors' frank and illustrated story of how they won the gruelling trans-Atlantic rowing race in 2006. 8vo. 277pp. Dust-wrapper. Light wear to wrapper and a few marks to textblock otherwise good condition.

£10.00

DREAMS DO COME TRUE - THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

DREAMS DO COME TRUE - THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

The illustrated autobiography of the enduring Great Britain Olympian rower and gold medalist. 8vo. 293pp. Dust-wrapper. Good condition. Nicely signed by the author to title-page with a dedication to Sue

£12.00

THE ENGLISH STYLE OF ROWING - NEW LIGHT ON AN OLD METHOD

THE ENGLISH STYLE OF ROWING - NEW LIGHT ON AN OLD METHOD

An analysis of what had been going wrong with British rowing in the 1950s and an argument to return to the techniques of former years, with photographic illustrations throughout. 8vo. 164pp. Dust-wrapper.

£9.00

A GOLDEN AGE. STEVE REDGRAVE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

A GOLDEN AGE. STEVE REDGRAVE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Autobiography of the great rower and Olympian. Large 8vo. Very good condition. Signed and dedicated  by Redgrave to half title-page.

£9.00

IF NOT NOW, WHEN?

IF NOT NOW, WHEN?

Twenty years after winning an Olympic gold medal at rowing Greg Searle returned to the sport to win a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. 8vo. 312pp. Dust-wrapper, a little rubbed. A good copy.

£5.00

LIFE

LIFE'S A PUDDING

Autobiography of the great oarsman of the late Victorian era who went on to win Olympic Gold at the 1908 London Games. Published posthumously with an additional chapter contributed by his son. First edition.

£130.00

A LIFETIME IN A RACE

A LIFETIME IN A RACE

In his autobiography Pinsent describes his career, the partnership with Redgrave that earned him 3 Olympic Gold medals and, in the final chapter, his fourth gold at the 2004 Athens games. 8vo,

£14.00

A LIFETIME IN A RACE

A LIFETIME IN A RACE

In his autobiography Pinsent describes his career, the partnership with Redgrave that earned him 3 Olympic Gold medals and, in the final chapter, his fourth gold at the 2004 Athens games. 8vo,

£5.00

ROWING - THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF SPORT 1897

ROWING - THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF SPORT 1897

Disbound chapter (pages 270-298) from The Encyclopaedia of Sport, edited by The Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, Hedley Peek and F.G. Aflalo. Paperback. Very good condition.  

£18.00

ROWING AND ATHLETICS

ROWING AND ATHLETICS

The author explains the system of training and athletic philosophy developed by the rowing guru Steve Fairbairn, with whom he collaborated in coaching the Thames Rowing Club, which developed a large and

£110.00

ROWING, SCULLING AND CANOEING / SAILING AND YACHTING

ROWING, SCULLING AND CANOEING / SAILING AND YACHTING

Victorian guides to boating with oars, paddles and sails, blending history and practical advice and nicely illustrated with original line drawings, vignettes and full-page prints. One of the series of

£120.00

SLOWLY FORWARD - 366 POINTS FOR OARSMEN, COXSWAINS AND COACHES ...

SLOWLY FORWARD - 366 POINTS FOR OARSMEN, COXSWAINS AND COACHES ...

Fairbairn rowed for Cambridge in four boat races between 1882-1887 and was later a hugely influential coach. This is the second of four books he published on his methods containing 366 separate points

£180.00

SOME SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL ROWING

SOME SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL ROWING

Fairbairn rowed for Cambridge in four boat races between 1882-1887 and was later a hugely influential coach. This is the third of four books he published on his training methods. First edition. 12mo.

£80.00

A TEXT-BOOK OF OARSMANSHIP - WITH AN ESSAY ON MUSCULAR ACTION IN ROWING

A TEXT-BOOK OF OARSMANSHIP - WITH AN ESSAY ON MUSCULAR ACTION IN ROWING

A comprehensive rowing instructional book. Large 8vo. 376pp. Original dark blue boards with gilt figure to front, lightly worn. Ex-library (Cambridge Union Society) with labels to front pastedown - last

£45.00