New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (thus).. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (thus). The complete and detailed, well-illustrated guide to skiing skills and techniques, from basic to advanced, covering all aspects, examining and recommending equipment, clearing up many questions and issues, conveying do's and don't's, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrated throughout, maps gazetteer, glossary, indexed, 320pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: JB Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 00010386
Title: Handbook of Skiing, The
Author: Gamma, Karl
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition (thus).
ISBN 10: 0394518276
ISBN 13: 9780394518275
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1981
Keywords: SKIIING, SKIERS, WINTER SPORTS, RECREATION, ADVENTURE, GAMES, LEISURE, MOUNTAINS, SNOW
Bookseller catalogs: General;

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