The Olympian Games In Athens by Holmes, Burton - 1996

Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Hardcover book with Slipcase. Limited Edition reproduction of Burton Holmes' "The Olympian Games in Athens" - from Holme's Travelogue originally published in 1908 by the McClure Company. This facsimile reprinted by International Paper in 1996. Printed by the Stinehour Press of Lunenburg, Vermont, and bound by the New Hampshire Bindery. Concord, New Hampshire. With illustrations by the author. 101pp. Fine book with Fine Slipcase.

International Paper, 1996. Fine condition in a Very Good pictorial slipcase. A square, tight copy. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Pages are clean and crisp. Facsimile of 1908 edition published by The McClure Co. New introduction by John T. Dillon, CEO of International Paper. Illustrated with over 100 photos from the first modern Olympics, held in Greece in 1896. There are photos of the athletes in competition, stadium/venues, crowds, award ceremonies, some of Greece's tourist attractions, Parthenon, Acropolis, etc. Text and photos by Burton Holmes, a professional lecturer who "traveled the world and regaled paying audiences with talks of his global escapades." This is a "limited edition" facsimile of the 1908 first edition. Volume 3, Olympics only (of 10). [The other 9 volumes have nothing to do with the Olympics; they cover Egypt, Norway, Brazil, Paris, etc]. Bound in the original tan boards with a gray cloth spine. The front… Read More