Language: English
Published by Frank Bryan Ltd., 1949
Seller: Piccadilly Books & Pigalle livres, Randers NV, Denmark
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A vintage trade catalog from the well known sports equipment producer Frank Bryan Ltd. London. The first illustrated catalogue since 1939. Invaluable for collectors, dealers and auctioneers back in the day. In the original, very well preserved, green blind-stamped loose-leafed binder with the famous grasshopper logo in front and titled in gilt. Un-paginated but 44 illustrated pages horse-text. Square size 22.0 cm. The models shown are: The J. B. "Hobbs" Cricket Legguards & Cricket Batting Gloves. The "Denis Compton" Cricket Leggurds & Cricket Batting Gloves. The "Strudwick" and the "R. A. Saggers" Wicket-Keepers's legguards and 5 other models. The "Improved County" & "London" & "Colonial" Cricket Batting Gloves. The "R. A. Saggers" & "Duroflex" & "Duckworth" + 2 other Wicket-Keeping Gauntlets. Abdominal Pads. Boxing Gloves: The "Amateur Champion" & "The Olympic Champion" & "The Service Champion" & The Orion" tan leather cover.& The "Club" & "The Training Glove" 3 Punching-Ball Mitts. Training Accessories: Training Bags, Punch Bags, Head Guard etc. The rare trade catalogue has an appearance almost as new without internal markings or inscriptions. Light loss of tint to the cover where the 2 internal fasteners are located and light rubbing to the spine area. First Thus.