Powell Blackmore (14 results)

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. First ed. Re-bound Ex Library book with usual stamps and stickers. Light foxing and tan to page edges. Cracked front endpaper. Good condition book with clear text throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hardbound, no dust jacket. Presumed 1921 1st edition. One large tear to the upper spine edge, near the front hinge. Binding cracked at the half title page, but holding. Previous owner's stamp affixed to front fixed end page. Some foxing and offsetting, otherwise good.

Hardcover. Scuffed. Bottom of Spine Split. Edge Spotting. Good.

first edition rebound 233pp ills.[b/w] VG+ (rebound in dk,green cloth w.gilt-on-black title label to spine,sl.rubbed and soiled,new prelims.,content edges sl.foxed w.some minor foxing to contents,tight) tidy rebind.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Second Edition. Very nice and clean with just light wear. Some light foxing. ; Illustrated with photos. ; 8vo; 233 pages.

No Jacket. first edition 233pp ills.[b/w] VG- (green cloth,rubbed and stained,sunned,chipping and wear to extrems.,owner's inscr.to ffep,prelims.and content edges mod.foxed w.some sl.foxing to contents,spine cracked but tight) lacks d/w.

8°, 28 s/w Bildtafeln inkl. Frontispiz, XIX, 233 S., Lwd. Buchblock teilw. etwas stockfl., Vorsatzbl. leimsch., Rücken am Kopf leicht stockfl. sowie oben u. unten etwas bestoss. + + + Achtung: Für unsere Kunden in Deutschland erfolgt der Versand in der Regel verzollt vierzehntäglich ab Deutschland. + Bankverbindung in Deutschland vorhanden. + Bitte fragen Sie uns an. Danke + + +.

Mainly instructional but includes discussion of notable players, impressions of English tennis by Bill Tilden, the LTA and Davis Cup. 1st edition. Large 8vo. Original green cloth, gilt titles to spine. xix + 233p. Numerous plates from photos. Some very light foxing. Original green cloth, lightly rubbed. Still a very good copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Comprehensive work on tennis with contributions from Tilde, Johnston, Lowe and others. Large 8vo. 233pp. Numerous plates. Original green cloth, rubbed and worn with area of damage to spine. Owner's name to front endpaper, hinges weak in places. In its scarce original dust jacket, this worn and creased at margins with small stain to spine. From our large stock of tennis books and publications.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A smart first edition of this illustrated guide to lawn tennis from sportswriter S. Powell Blackmore. First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece and twenty-seven plates. Collated complete. A detailed and comprehensive guide to lawn tennis, with chapters on choosing a racket, grips, service, types of shot, stroke practicing, drives, the value of spin, secrets of the singles game, men's doubles, mixed doubles, tactics, style, and more. Includes a chapter entitled Why Not a Ladies' Davis Cup? by Sophie Florence Lothrop, Lady Wavertree. Written by S. Powell Blackmore, a British sportswriter. With a preface by Francis Marion Bates Fisher, a New Zealand Member of Parliament, veteran of the Boer War, and an internationally successful tennis player becoming the champion, along with his mixed doubles partner, Irene Peacock, of the World Covered Court Championships in 1920. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine with light spotting to the title labels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light age toning to the extremities and the odd spot. Very Good. book.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, blind stamping to the upper panel, lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo 9'' x 6'' xx, 233 [pp]. Paper guarded monochrome photographic action illustrations throughout. Pencil name to upper paste down, 40 mm repaired fraying of the cloth to the foot of spine, spine and board edges slightly sun faded, foxing to end papers and page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. SPORT [Lawn Tennis].

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 368. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 368.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 374. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1921 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 374.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1921. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 374, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 374 374.