Beard Percy (2 results)

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1964 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 286 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 286 Beard, Percy Morris.

This American track and field athlete specialized in the high hurdles, a college star and record-setter who went on to compete in the 1932 Olympics, where he earned silver in the 110-meter high hurdles event, he later became head coach in track and field at University of Florida (1937-64). A bold signature in black ballpoint, with inscription penned above ("Best Wishes to Richard Laade") and credentials below ("winner of silver medal / in 1932 Olympics in / 120 yard high hurdles"), heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [Gainesville, FL], 1985 January 26. Fine. A concise summation of his claim to Olympic fame. With original envelope, partly addressed by Beard. Accompanied by two scarce, handsomely engraved mementos of the 1932 Olympics: First, a printed admission ticket in blue and red ink, heavy stock 3" X 2", for the "TRACK & / FIELD / Aug. 5 / 2:30 P.M. / GEN. ADMISSION / $2.00." Decorative border, main title along top "Xth OLYMPIAD," ornate Olympic symbol with American shield at center. Very good. Bit of edgewear, with minor border loss at upper right. Also, a second printed admission ticket in brown ink, heavy stock 4½" X 2½", ornate borders and scrolls, for the "American Football / Olympic Stadium" on August 8 at 8p.m. Left margin specifies "STAIR / 23 / ROW / 63 / Seat / 107." Good plus. A tad age toned and mildly edgeworn, more so along right margin, which shows several small edge chips. Verso shows a seating chart for this stadium. An uncommon trio.