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100 EVES A MAGYAR TENISZ

Written in Hungarian. Paperback. 8vo. 221pp + section of photographs. Good condition.

£12.00

THE CENTRE COURT STORY - WIMBLEDON

The story of tennis from the perspective of the main court at Wimbledon, covering the great champions and teams who graced the court. With foreword by Jaroslav Drobny.  8vo. 227pp. B/w illus. Dust-wrapper,

£6.00

THE DAVIS CUP

History of the famous tennis tournament. First edition. 4to. 142pp. A very good copy in dust wrapper. Wrapper has just minor edge wear.

£10.00

FIFTY YEARS OF WIMBLEDON: THE STORY OF THE LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Lavish history of the Wimbledon Championships from 1877-1926 published to celebrate their 50th Jubilee in 1927. Illustrated with many rare photographs and an extensive records section. 4to. 96pp. Profusely

£35.00

FORTY YEARS OF FIRST-CLASS LAWN TENNIS

Includes chapters on the All England Club, the Renshaws, The Dohertys, Lawn Tennis at Public Schools, Lawn Tennis at Thorpe-Satchville. Second edition. 8vo. xi + 268pp. Frontispiece (of the author).

£22.00

FORTY YEARS OF FIRST-CLASS LAWN TENNIS

Includes chapters on the All England Club, the Renshaws, The Dohertys, Lawn Tennis at Public Schools, Lawn Tennis at Thorpe-Satchville. First Edition. 8vo. xi + 260pp. Frontispiece (of the author), 23

£30.00

GAME, SET AND MATCH: THE TENNIS BOOM OF THE 1960S AND 70S

History of the boom of interest in Tennis in the 60s and 70s following such pivotal figures as Billie Jean King, Rod Laver, Chris Evert, Bjorn Borg etc. Stated 1st edition. 8vo. 229pp. Near fine in very

£6.00

THE HAGUE LAWN TENNIS CLUB 1888 - 1988

Extensive centenary history of the prestigious tennis club, published in Dutch and featuring numerous illustrations and comprehensive honours listings.  4to. 186pp. Paperback. Very good condition.

£15.00

A HISTORY OF THE DAVIS CUP

A History of the big International Tennis Team Tournament, the Davis Cup. 1st edition. 8vo. 288pp. including tables, plus 10 pages of black and white photographs. Very good clean and bright. Previously

£6.00

THE J.T. FABER BOOK OF TENNIS & RACKETS

A re-working of the 1980 classic. In the course of researching this authoritative work Lord Aberdare visited almost every major club in the world. The development of both tennis and rackets over the centuries

£45.00

KINGS OF THE COURT: THE STORY OF LAWN TENNIS

A fine and comprehensive history of lawn tennis from the beginning through to the end of the 1935 championships. Contains a bibliography of books on the subject. A later edition was published by AS Barnes

£32.00

LAWN TENNIS

Good history of lawn tennis up to the 1950s by the former tennis correspondant of The Times. 1st edition. 8vo. A very good copy in dust wrapper. 

£7.00

LAWN TENNIS UP-TO-DATE

Mainly instructional but includes discussion of notable players, impressions of English tennis by Bill Tilden, the LTA and Davis Cup. 1st edition. Large 8vo. Original green cloth, gilt titles to spine.

£22.00

LOVE GAME - A HISTORY OF TENNIS, FROM VICTORIAN PASTIME TO GLOBAL PHENOMENON

A critically acclaimed social history of the sport charting the enduring passion it has aroused for many. 8vo. 342pp. Paperback. Very good condition.

£6.00

MEXICO EN LA COPA DAVIS 1924-1988

Comprehensive illustrated account, published in Spanish, of the Mexican tennis team's performances in the Davis Cup. 4to. 379pp. Minor wear and staining to end-pages. Dust-wrapper in good condition.

£24.00

THE QUEST OF THE DAVIS CUP

History of the world's foremost team tennis tournament, the Davis Cup.  1st edition. Large 8vo. xiii + 377pp. Frontis with tissue guard + numerous plates. Original green cloth with gilt titles and

£150.00

ROYAL SOUTH YARRA LAWN TENNIS CLUB - 100 YEARS IN AUSTRALIAN TENNIS

Centenary history of the tennis club in Melbourne, Australia. Signed letter from the General Manager of the club slipped in (dated 1988). 4to. 148pp. Dust-wrapper, very good.

£14.00

THE STORY OF TENNIS

Fuly illustrated history of Lawn Tennis. 1st edition. 4to. 124pp. Dust wrapper chipped and worn at extremities with small areas of loss. Heavy damage to top of spine. Internally very good but generally

£5.00

THE STORY OF TENNIS

Fuly illustrated history of Lawn Tennis. 1st edition. 4to. 124pp. Dust wrapper, lightly rubbed. A very good copy.

£10.00

THE STORY OF THE DAVIS CUP

A history of the Davis Cup, the premier International tennis team tournament. 1st edition. 8vo. 577pp. 32 pages of photographs. Dust-wrapper, a little creased along top edge otherwise very good, clean

£8.00

THE STORY OF THE DAVIS CUP

Comprehensive history of the famous tournament. First edition. Large 8vo. 577pp. A fine copy in dust wrapper.

£12.00

TENNIS D'EUROPE - PARIS

Illustrated survey of leading European tennis players and matches in Europe, from Suzanne Lenglen to Maria Bueno, published in French. 8vo. 127pp. Paperback. Minor wear to cover. Good condition.

£12.00

THE TENNIS PLAYERS FROM PAGAN RITES TO STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM

An illustrated history of lawn tennis and its antecedents. 1st edition. large 4to. 240pp. including black and white picture and illustration reproductions and photographs throughout. Dust-wrapper, very

£130.00

TENNIS: GAME OF MOTION

Impressive collection of tennis photographs and illustrations through the ages. 1st edition. 4to. 256pp. A very good copy. 

£10.00

THIS IS WIMBLEDON: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Short guide to Wimbledon with maps, history and records.  Paperback. 8vo. 40pp. Very good condition.

£3.00

TWENTY YEARS OF LAWN TENNIS - SOME PERSONAL MEMORIES

First edition of the work in which the leading tennis journalist of the early 20th century shares his memories and reflections of the game during the first two decades of that period, including accounts

£42.00

WIMBLEDON 1922-2002: THE CHANGING FACE OF CHURCH ROAD

Chronological account of the changing face of the AELTC in the 80 years since its second incarnation, at Church Road. Paperback, 1st edition. 32pp. including black and white photographs in-text throughout.

£8.00

WIMBLEDON LADIES A CENTENARY RECORD 1884-1984 - THE SINGLES CHAMPIONS

Short biographies, with full Wimbledon records, of all the winners of the Wimbledon Ladies Singles, from Maud Watson to Martina. Paperback. 8vo. 80pp. A couple of neat ink marks to margins and text. Good

£6.00

WIMBLEDON: CENTRE COURT OF THE GAME

The definitive history of Wimbledon. Third Edition. Large 8vo. 500pp. profusely illustrated with b/w, and a few colour photographs. D/w, very good. A very good copy.

£20.00

WIMBLEDON: THE HIDDEN DRAMA

The story of the Wimbledon Championship and its rise to become the world's premier tournament. 8vo. 200pp. Illus. Very good.

£4.00

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