Search Results: Sports and Physical Fitness from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY William Morrow , 1987. Hardcover First Edition (1987), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1987), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ in a Fine DJ: The Book shows just a tick of cocking to the text block, but within square boards; a hint of sunning to the bottom edges of the blue quarter cloth; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, close-to--new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library.4to. (11.3 x 8.85 x 0.85 inches). 254 pages. Profusely… Read More

Campton, NH: Degan Media. Very Good+. 2021. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition Thus (2021). No subsequent printings noted. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: the spine leans a little and the bottom edge of the text block shows some faint shelf-soiling; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest minor imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 1.35 inches). Illustrated with color photographs and duotone designs. Language: English. Weight: 32 ounces. Trade Paperback. Dan Egan is a pioneer of extreme… Read More

New York, NY Simon and Schuster , 2004. Hardcover First Edition [2004]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition [2004]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of shelving wear to the lower extremities; a small, faint coffee-like spot to the lower fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Still has that "fresh" look, smell, and feel. A near-pristine copy. The DJ is flawless; the price is intact. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 7.65 x 0.75 inches). xv, 251 pages. Language:… Read More

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1986. Paperback First Edition Thus [1986], Second Printing. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the slightest spine lean; the price has been carefully removed at the lower rear panel: the pages have tanned a bit, due to aging. The binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Clean, bright, tightly bound: Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.199 pages. First Edition Thus [1986], Second Printing. Trade Paperback. A. G. Spalding was a key figure in the professionalization and commercialization of American sports. Co-founder of baseball's National League, owner of the Chicago White Stockings (later Cubs), and founder of a sporting goods business that made him a millionaire, Spalding not only willed baseball to be our national pastime but also contributed to making sport a significant part of American life. This biography captures the zest, flamboyance, and creativity of Albert Goodwell Spalding, a man of… Read More

Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First Edition USA (1989) ; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a small, faint dampstain at the top edge of the text block which has not penetrated the text pages per se but has caused a slight 'crinkliness to the top edge of the text pages at that point; two tiny spots of soil at same; the binding leans slightly and the boards are somewhat bowed (both common in a book of this size and shape) ; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing several minor imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ… Read More

College Station, TX Texas A&M University Press, 1994. Paperback First Edition [1994], so stated. First Edition [1994], so stated. Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of shelving wear to the bottom edge of the text block; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. vii, 257 pages. University Press Paperback.

Dallas, TX Taylor Publishing Company, 1995. Hardcover First Edition (1995); not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1995); not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. The Book shows just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities and mild bumping to the lower corner tips; the heavier slick paper text block is a little cocked within square boards, but the binding does lean ever so slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, close-to--new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to… Read More

Skokie, IL ACTA Sports, 2008. Paperback First Edition [2008]; First Printing indicated. First Edition [2008]; First Printing indicated. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Ballantine Books, 1987. Paperback First Edition (1987), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1987), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of light use: slight spine lean; light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to the aging process; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A carefully read copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and minor cosmetic imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.9 x 8.35 x 0.75 inches). 300 pages. Language: English. Weight: 21 ounces. Trade Paperback. A classic by the serious baseball… Read More

New York, NY HarperCollins: PerennialCurrents, 2004. Paperback First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of a scuff near the outsided edge of the front panel; the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 302pp. First published in hardcover in 2003 by William Morrow. Trade Paperback. Using a structure similar to George Will's Men at Work, Freeman dedicates sections of his new book to coaches, players and executives, employing their stories as jumping off points to discuss the inner working of the NFL. Employing his insider connections and investigative journalism skills, Freeman, who covers football for the New York Times, doesn't shy away from the critical issues facing the league, such as a financial system that can leave players with… Read More

New Brunswick, NJ Night Work Publishing Co, 1990. Paperback First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 279pp. Trade Paperback. Similar to Bill James's Baseball Abstract for that sport, this details the 1988-89 National Basketball Association (NBA) season with statistics, analysis, and player profiles. Here statistician Bellotti expands on the innovative approach he developed in Basketball's Hidden Game (1988) to include a brief look at expansion teams, last-second game-winning shots, and the college draft. The bulk of the volume consists of player profiles and team statistics: each player is ranked, his defensive problems are identified, and his skills are evaluated. These rankings, and Bellotti's explanation of how they are computed, produce a volume of… Read More

New York, NY Classics of Golf , 1995. Hardcover The Classics of Golf Reprint (1995) of the Third Edition (1975); Revised, which had been published by Alfred A. Knopf: Borzoi Books. The Classics of Golf Reprint (1995) of the Third Edition (1975); Revised, which had been published by Alfred A. Knopf: Borzoi Books. Very Near Fine: shows only the most minute imperfections a small area of superficial indentation at the bottom edge of the text block; a hint of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.3 x 8.3 x 1.55 inches). xi, 592 pages. Illustrated with photographs in black & white. Foreward by the author. Afterward by Robert S. Macdonald. Language: English. Weight: 57.5 ounces. Green cloth over boards with gilt titles on a black field at the front panel and backstrip. Decorated Endpapers. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. The Story of American… Read More

New York, NY Random House: Pantheon Books, 1999. Hardcover First Edition (1999); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1999); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows light smudging and soiling to the outside edges of the text block; a single page has been dog-eared at the upper corner tip; slight spine lean; two small scuffs at the front panel; the binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing light wear and several minor, unobtrusive flaws. The DJ shows moderate rubbing to the panels; light wear to extremities, with a half-inch split at the upper corner of the front panel; the price has not been clipped. NOT a Remainder,… Read More

Detroit, MI Wayne State University Press, 1991. Hardcover First Edition Thus (1991), not directly stated, in accordeance with Wayne State University Press' customary practice, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1991), not directly stated, in accordeance with Wayne State University Press' customary practice, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, but this is a REMAINDER, showing a red mark at the bottom edge of the text block. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of crimping to the heel of the backstrip and the afformentioned remainder mark; a small, faint thumb-smudge at the lower fore-edge; the binding is ever so slightly cocked; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations,… Read More

London, UK George Bell & Sons, 1974. Paperback First Edition (1974), not directly stated, in accordance with Bell's customary practice. Not subsequent printings noted. Two lines on one page in the text show UNDERLINING IN INK. Else, Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: slight spine lean; very light wear to extremities; just a hint of rubbing to the wrapper covers; Bell has affixed a price sticker to the lower corner of the inside of the front cover; the red background field of the backstrip is lightly sun-blanched, but the white titles thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible; the binding is secure (it is sewn); the text is clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches). viii, 112 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6.1 ounces. First Edition (1974), not directly stated, in accordance with Bell's customary practice. Not subsequent printings noted.… Read More

Boulder, CO Velo Press, 2007. Paperback Third Edition. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the corner tips of the front panel; one page dog-eared. Binding shows the slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 228pp. Third Edition. Trade Paperback. This book is a must have for anyone serious about Cross. Simon Burney provides a good insight to the sport and lots of Cross specific training tips for the newbie, or even for the master racer. This book covers all of the important things you need to know. There is a steep learning curve to cross, and this books helps make it easier. Really helps you to lay out a training plan and become a much more efficient rider.

New York, NY Simon and Schuster , 1989. Hardcover First Edition [1989]; First Printing indicated. Very Good in Near Fine DJ: Book shows light wear to extremities, including some indications of shelving along the bottom edge of the boards; some faint smudges to the outside edges; the binding shows the slighest lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the price is intact; mylar-protected. No longer pristine, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 409 pages. Foreward by Bill James. Hardback with DJ. 

San Anselmo, CA Potrero Meadow Pub, 1993. Paperback First Edition, so stated. First Edition, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing and the binding leans slightly (but remains perfectly secure); the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Squarish 4to. 230pp. Includes a fold-out, full-color topographical map of the course. Maps and Design by Dewey Livingston. Trade Paperback. When two men raced each other from Mill Valley, California to Stinson Beach (then known as Willow Camp) in 1904, they probably never realized that their race would evolve into more than just a race; it would practically become a cult following. While only a little over 7 miles, the Dipsea Race is known for its steep slopes, long stairways, dangerous terrain, and gorgeous scenery, as well as its handicapping system which, in the past, has resulted in 69-year-old men and 9-year-old girls winning the race. This book,… Read More

Dubuque, IA William C. Brown , 1987. Paperback First Edition [1987]; First Printing indicated. First Edition [1987]; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; a very faint crease near the front hinge at the lower front panel; else only the mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers; several pages lightly riffled at the upper corner at the end of the text; a bit of sticker residue at the lower rear panel; the binding square and secure; the text is clean. Not perfect, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xvi, 255 pages. Illustrated with photographs in black & white. A high-quality slick-paper production. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

New York, NY St. Martin's Press, 1971. Hardcover First Edition USA (1971), so stated. First Edition USA (1971), so stated. Very Good+ in Good DJ: Book shows indications of careful use; just a pinch of wear to the lower corner tips; a small, a small, faint stain to the bottom edge of the text block; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and unobtrusive flaws. Clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. The DJ shows heavy wear to the upper extremities and light wear to the lower; mild rubbing to the panels; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.5 x 1.25 inches). 320 pages. Liberally sprinkled with slick-paper sections of duotone… Read More