Click for full-size.
1968 Track and Field News: Complete Year (Steve Prefontaine) Bob Beamon
by Staff Written
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Bert Nelson, Publisher, 1968. Hardcover. Very Good. Bound volume of 1968 Track and Field News. Complete year of 18 issues with covers. Includes the track and field holy grail: the first national media appearance in print of mid-distance running legend Steve Prefontaine, then a junior at Marshall High School, in an article titled "Junior Prefontaine 4:13.8" and appearing in the April 1968 issue. Prefontaine also makes several appearances in results articles. Notably, 1968 fell into the heart of the Golden Era of mid-distance running and included such high profile runners as Jim Ryun (then considered the greatest mid-distance runner in history), Kip Keino (gold medalist at the 1968 Olympics), Marty Liquori, Dave Wottle, Ron Clarke, Billy Mills, Frank Murphy, and Frank Shorter, all of whom make numerous appearances in photos and in print in these issues - and of course many others. Also of note are O. J. Simpson photographed passing a baton in a relay race and Bob Beamon, who won the Mexico City gold medal in the long jump, smashing the existing world record by leaping an utterly miraculous 29' 2 1/4", a record unchallenged for the following 23 years. Exceptionally detailed coverage of Beamon and generally of the 1968 track and field portion of the Olympics, spanning several issues. Bound in tan cloth with North West Conference Hall of Fame inductee's name stamped in gilt at bottom corner of front panel. His copy. All issues tight and unmarked with light age toning and faint musty odor. Issues individually numbered. A very presentable compilation of an important track and field collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
Extended Description and Notes
Bert Nelson, Publisher, 1968. Hardcover. Very Good. Bound volume of 1968 Track and Field News. Complete year of 18 issues with covers. Includes the track and field holy grail: the first national media appearance in print of mid-distance running legend Steve Prefontaine, then a junior at Marshall High School, in an article titled "Junior Prefontaine 4:13.8" and appearing in the April 1968 issue. Prefontaine also makes several appearances in results articles. Notably, 1968 fell into the heart of the Golden Era of mid-distance running and included such high profile runners as Jim Ryun (then considered the greatest mid-distance runner in history), Kip Keino (gold medalist at the 1968 Olympics), Marty Liquori, Dave Wottle, Ron Clarke, Billy Mills, Frank Murphy, and Frank Shorter, all of whom make numerous appearances in photos and in print in these issues - and of course many others. Also of note are O. J. Simpson photographed passing a baton in a relay race and Bob Beamon, who won the Mexico City gold medal in the long jump, smashing the existing world record by leaping an utterly miraculous 29' 2 1/4", a record unchallenged for the following 23 years. Exceptionally detailed coverage of Beamon and generally of the 1968 track and field portion of the Olympics, spanning several issues. Bound in tan cloth with North West Conference Hall of Fame inductee's name stamped in gilt at bottom corner of front panel. His copy. All issues tight and unmarked with light age toning and faint musty odor. Issues individually numbered. A very presentable compilation of an important track and field collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Midnight Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 377276
- Title
- 1968 Track and Field News: Complete Year (Steve Prefontaine) Bob Beamon
- Author
- Staff Written
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Bert Nelson, Publisher
- Date Published
- 1968
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
Midnight Books
Orders securely packaged and shipped within 2 business days with USPS tracking number and delivery confirmation. All items guaranteed as described. Returns accepted within 30 days. PayPal preferred (but not required) if paying by credit card. Checks and money orders also accepted.
About the Seller
Midnight Books
Biblio member since 2005
Frederick, Maryland
About Midnight Books
Midnight Books specializes in hard-to-find books in high demand by collectors. This includes (but is not limited to) vintage and antiquarian titles, signed first editions and scarce ephemera. All books offered come with an unconditional, lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
This Book’s Categories
A Brief History of the Dust Jacket
When did dust jackets first appear, and what exactly are they for? Learn about this often-important detail as it applies to book collecting. More...
Bob Dylan - 2016 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
From the first screech of his electric guitar upsetting musicians at a folk festival to his writing and paintings, Bob Dylan has risen to become a seminal force in American popular culture. In 2016, he was recognized by the Nobel Committee. Learn more about his creations...
Also Recommended
-
-
-
-
-
Save 10% on every purchase!
Join the Bibliophiles’ Club and start saving 10% on every book.
$29.95 / Year
