The Art of the Tennis-Racket-Maker and of Tennis. Originally Published in French in 1767, and Now Translated into English for the First Time by Catherine W. Leftwich, B.A.

De Garsault, M.

Language: English

Published by Privately printed for Christopher B. Gabriel, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer of The Royal Tennis Court. Limited edition, this is number 24 of 200 copies, signed by C. B. Gabriel., London., 1938

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Original gilt decorated red cloth lightly marked in places and rubbed at the top and bottom of spine. Top edges gilt. spine very slightly darkened, else very good copy.

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Title
The Art of the Tennis-Racket-Maker and of Tennis. Originally Published in French in 1767, and Now Translated into English for the First Time by Catherine W. Leftwich, B.A.
Author
De Garsault, M.
Publisher
Privately printed for Christopher B. Gabriel, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer of The Royal Tennis Court. Limited edition, this is number 24 of 200 copies, signed by C. B. Gabriel., London.
Publication year
1938
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Illustrated with 5 full page plates.
Edition
1st Edition
Item weight
0.16 kilograms
Dimensions
4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall

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