Sports History

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Sports History Books & Ephemera

The Mounted Drill Team

The Mounted Drill Team

by Henry, John M

NY: A.S. Barnes & Co, 1961. Illustrated throughout with B&W photographs, and drawings. Pages clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Green clothboards, black lettering, minor wear. NON price-clipped DJ [$ 3.75] clean, colors bright, some edge wear, faint moisture stains, some wrinkling at back. Here are the advantages of the mounted drill team as an acitivity, as a social function and a community project. Well illustrated, and with a touch of humor, this book will find its way into the library... Read more about this item
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NZ$16.82
From Ashes to Glory: Conflicts and Victories on and Beyond the Football Field

From Ashes to Glory: Conflicts and Victories on and Beyond the Football Field

by McCartney, Bill with Dave Diles

Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990. Complete number line at copyright page. Dust jacket clean, crisp, colors bright, minor edge wear. Pages [264] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Illustrated with B&W photographs. Black boards, clean, bright gilt spine lettering. Gift inscription at ffep. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by... Read more about this item
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NZ$8.41
The COMPLETE BOOK OF GOLF.

The COMPLETE BOOK OF GOLF.

London: Tiger, 1994. Dj has a crease across the rear ; slightly scuffed at head & tail; closed tears 72, 16mm. 527pp incl index; col photos thru'out text; diagrams and illustrations. Everything a novice needs to know except the rules. Please expect extra postage.. First Edition Thus. Hard Cover Laminated Boards.. Very Fine in Plastic/Very Good. 303x41p85mm.
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NZ$16.53
Trinity College vs. Williams (Football Program, September 28th, 1957)

Trinity College vs. Williams (Football Program, September 28th, 1957)

by Trinity College

1957. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Size: 7.75" x 10.5". Text unmarked . Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Slight shelf-wear and bumping to corners. Trinity College football magazine. Trinity vs. Williams, September 28th, 1957. Player profiles and photos throughout. / Light/moderate age-wear to cover. Toning and light soiling. Contents clean and supple. Slight bumping and nicking to corners and edges. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2 pounds. Category: Sports; Inventory... Read more about this item
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NZ$42.06
Trail Craft

Trail Craft

by Fordyce, Dr. Claude P

Steward Kidd Company. 1922, Hardback used- Very Good Condition in Fair DJ, 202 pages, green cover. Book is clean with no marks inside, binding split and loose on title page and center of book, small crease on bottom of spine. Dust jacket in Fair condition, showing its age, with new mylar. Photo is of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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NZ$126.18
Columbia University vs. Union (Football Program, September 30th, 1944)

Columbia University vs. Union (Football Program, September 30th, 1944)

by Columbia University

1944. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Size: 7.5" x 10.5". 32 pages. Text unmarked . Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Slight shelf-wear and bumping to corners. Columbia University football magazine. Columbia vs. Union, September 30th, 1944. Player profiles and photos throughout. / Light/moderate age-wear to cover. Toning and light soiling. Contents clean and supple. Slight bumping and nicking to corners and edges. Illustrator: Lon Keller. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2... Read more about this item
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NZ$58.88
Colgate vs. Cornell (Football Program, September 24th, 1977)

Colgate vs. Cornell (Football Program, September 24th, 1977)

by Cornell College

1977. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Size: 8.5" x 11.5". 48 pages. Text unmarked . Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Slight shelf-wear and bumping to corners. Cornell College football magazine. Colgate vs. Cornell, September 24th, 1977. Player profiles and photos throughout. / Light/moderate age-wear to cover. Toning and light soiling. Contents clean and supple. Slight bumping and nicking to corners and edges. Quantity Available: 2. Shipped Weight: Under 2 pounds. Category: Sports;... Read more about this item
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NZ$42.06
Doppelpass: Fans - Interessen - Fussballstadien : Eine Dokumentation der 2. Bundeskonferenz der Fan-Projekte in Leipzig vom 04. - 07. Oktober 1994,

Doppelpass: Fans - Interessen - Fussballstadien : Eine Dokumentation der 2. Bundeskonferenz der Fan-Projekte in Leipzig vom 04. - 07. Oktober 1994,

by Koordinationsstelle Fan-Projekte bei der Deutschen Sportjugend (Hrsg.)

1995. Ffm., Koordinationsstelle Fan-Projekte (= KOS-Schriften 3), 1995, 8°, 200 S. mit zahlr. s/w-Abb., illustr. original Kartonage (Paperback), sehr schönes, sauberes Exemplar (re01) Should your order's weight exceed 1kg, we shall need to message you, to recalculate the shipping cost. (= Sollte Ihre Bestellung mehr als 1k wiegen, müssten die Portokosten angepasst werden, Sie bekämen vorab eine Anfrage per Email.)
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NZ$36.53
Instant Self-Defense

Instant Self-Defense

by Tegner, Bruce

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1965. Soft Cover. Very Good. Grosset & Dunlap,1965. Soft Cover. Cover has mild shelfwear, label adhesive remainder, minor soiling, and is slightly toned. Name inside front cover. Pages are clean and unmarked. Profusely illustrated. Binding is tight. Good reading copy.
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NZ$38.70
Schwimmen - eine Kulturgeschichte,

Schwimmen - eine Kulturgeschichte,

by Sprawson, Charles

2004. Ungekürzte Taschenbuchausg. München/Zürich, Piper Verlag (= Piper Taschenbuch Band 3971), 2004, 8°, 333 S., farbig illustr. original Kartonage (Paperback), sehr schönes, sauberes Exemplar. Should your order's weight exceed 1kg, we shall need to message you, to recalculate the shipping cost. (= Sollte Ihre Bestellung mehr als 1k wiegen, müssten die Portokosten angepasst werden, Sie bekämen vorab eine Anfrage per Email.)
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NZ$29.22
Eroberer der Berge - Die größten Abenteuer des Alpinismus,

Eroberer der Berge - Die größten Abenteuer des Alpinismus,

by Lazzarin, Paolo / Roberto Mantovani

2008. deutsche Erstausgabe, München, Knesebeck, 2008, 4°, 55 nach oben hin aufklappbare Doppelseiten mit zahlreichen Farbabbildungen, original Pappband (Hardcover) mit original Schutzumschlag, Schutzumschlag minimal an oberen Ecken beschabt ein klein wenig berieben, insgesamt aber schönes, sauberes Exemplar. Versandkosten-Info: Die Sendung wiegt mehr als 2 KG und wird (innerhalb Deutschlands) als DHL-Paket verschickt. Should your order's weight exceed 1kg, we shall need to message you, to recalculate... Read more about this item
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NZ$43.83
Beginners Guide to Handloading

Beginners Guide to Handloading

by R. F. Wells

Herald Printing, 1960. VG. Interior clean and unmarked with faint age-toning throughout; exterior shows minor shelf wear with some age-toning and loss of ink. Overall a clean, solid copy showing minimal signs of use. Photo is of the copy we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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NZ$25.24
Putting Made Easy: The Mark G. Harris Method

Putting Made Easy: The Mark G. Harris Method

by Vaile, P.A

Chicago: Reilly & Lee Company., 1935. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Reilly & Lee Company., 1935. First Edition. Hard Cover. No dust jacket. Cover has moderate shelfwear, corners and spine ends rubbed through, spine heavily sunned. Name on free end paper. Pages are clean and unmarked, slightly toned. Binding is tight. Hinges are perfect. Good reading copy. Includes a glossary, illustrations and brilliant advice.
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NZ$47.11
The Flying Parson and Dick Christian

The Flying Parson and Dick Christian

by Major Guy Paget; Lionel Irvine

Edgar Backus, 1934. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Charles Simpson. Edgar Backus, 1934. First Edition. Hard Cover. Incorporating 'The Druid's' Chapters from 'Silk and Scarlet', and 'Post and Paddock', and several hitherto unpublished letters from George Osbaldeston. With 40 full-page illustrations, 25 of them in color, and many vignettes in black and white, by Charles Simpson. No dust jacket. Green cloth boards with gilt title on spine. Front board is slightly warped, top corner is lightly... Read more about this item
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NZ$83.11
EVERYONE'S GUIDE TO TRAILING * MOUNTAINEERING IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

EVERYONE'S GUIDE TO TRAILING * MOUNTAINEERING IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

by LEVY, JAYNEE

Cape Town.: Struik., 1982. 392pp, 92 colour plates. A wealth of detail in text, sketch maps and nature sketches and useful information to the traveller. Please expect extra postage. First Edition. A second cheaper copy is available without plastic covering.
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NZ$18.72
The Ridiculous Race: 26,000 Miles, 2 Guys, 1 Globe. No Airplanes

The Ridiculous Race: 26,000 Miles, 2 Guys, 1 Globe. No Airplanes

by Hely, Steve & Vali Chandrasekaran

NY: Holt Paperbacks, 2008. Complete number line at copyright page. Covers clean, colors bright, no reading creases at spine, minor display wear. Pages [315] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Illustrated throughout with B&W art reproductions. Originally published at US $15.00. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities... Read more about this item
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NZ$11.78
A Skating Life

A Skating Life

by Hamill Dorothy

New York, 2007. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. 238 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from slight shelf-wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. SIGNED and inscribed by Dorothy Hammill to previous owner "Kelly". Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2 pounds. Category: Sports ; Signed by Author. ISBN: 1401303285. Inventory No: 030371. BZDB373 Sports ; Signed by Author Unbranded ISBN: 1401303285 Dorothy Hamill A Skating... Read more about this item
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NZ$143.00
the Men's Health  HARD-BODY PLAN, .

the Men's Health HARD-BODY PLAN, .

by Keller, Larry; Peter Lemon; Thomas Incledon

Edges slightly grubby and scuffed. Internally unmarked. B&w photos thr'out text. Not suitable for overseas posting. Absoloutely everythingyou need to know including Sex. 1.145kgs
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NZ$50.98
Maine vs. Connecticut (Football Program, October 19, 1946)

Maine vs. Connecticut (Football Program, October 19, 1946)

by University of Connecticut

1946. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Size: 7.75" x 10.5". 28 pages. Text unmarked . Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Slight shelf-wear and bumping to corners. University of Connecticut football magazine. Maine vs. Connecticut, October 19, 1946. Player profiles and photos throughout. / Light/moderate age-wear to cover. Toning and light soiling. Contents clean and supple. Slight bumping and nicking to corners and edges. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2 pounds. Category:... Read more about this item
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NZ$58.88
Wheelchair Champions

Wheelchair Champions

by Savitz, Harriet May

Crowell, 1978. Illustrated throughout with B&W photographs. Pages [117] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square; small portion of corner missing at bottom of one page, fep missing. Yellow boards, copper lettering, clean, minimal shelf wear. NON price-clipped DJ [$ 7.79] in mylar, clean, colors bright, sunned spine, attached to boards. Exciting stories illuminate this timely account of a little-known area of sports history and its far-reaching importance to the lives of all physically disabled... Read more about this item
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NZ$13.46
Cathedral High School, New York City, Athletic Program Yearbook 1977

Cathedral High School, New York City, Athletic Program Yearbook 1977

by Cathedral High School, Springfield, Mass

1977. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Text unmarked . Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Slight shelf-wear and bumping to corners. Cathedral High School, Athletic Program Yearbook from 1977-78. SAddle-stitched, cardstock cover. B+W photo reproduction. Some age and reading-wear. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2 pounds. Category: Sports; Inventory No: 026103. BZDB373 Sports; Cathedral High School, Springfield, Mass Cathedral High School, New York City, Athletic Program... Read more about this item
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NZ$42.06
CENTENARY OF SOUTH AFRICA'S GREATEST SPRINGBOK CRICKETERS

CENTENARY OF SOUTH AFRICA'S GREATEST SPRINGBOK CRICKETERS

by FORTUNE, CHARLES; GRAEME POLLOCK; CLIVE RICE (Selected By)

31 0f S A's greatest cricketers up to the anniversary year. Each with a biographical note and a full p portrait in colour. The original laminate has lifted completely off the back cover but almost unnoticeable since it is covered by new plastic.
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NZ$34.11
FLYING WITH CONDORS

FLYING WITH CONDORS

by LEDEN, JUDY

Pages yellowing from the edges. Illustrated with 24 pages of colour photo plates. Covered in plastic.
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NZ$15.38
RACE FOR THE RECORD  The Great Home Run Chase of 1998

RACE FOR THE RECORD The Great Home Run Chase of 1998

by Schreiber, Lee R

NY: HarperCollins, 1998. Illustrated throughout with color photographs. Pages clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Covers clean, colors bright, minor edge and general wear. The Official Major League Baseball commemorative Book.The home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities... Read more about this item
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NZ$8.41