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Derringer Books, Member ABAA, Avon, CT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since May 27, 2000
Small hardbound quarto in dustwrapper. World Champion figure skater Willy Boeckl published this book on the sport of pro-figure skating back in 1937. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 212 pp. Corner bumps and general light cover wear. A very good well-bound copy in somewhat worn dustwrapper with a chip at spine crown. This copy has been INSCRIBED by Boeckl to a "colleague" on the title page. Seller Inventory # 23544
Title: Figure Skating (Inscribed)
Publisher: Privately Printed, New York
Publication Date: 1937
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good +
Dust Jacket Condition: good +
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First edition.
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. B/W Illus (illustrator). 1st. First Edition, First Printing; dj w/unclipped price; 330 clean, unmarked pages.signed & inscribed by author on flyleaf. Signed & Inscribed By Author. Seller Inventory # 108797
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Pastsport, London, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Instruction from the US national figure skating champion of 1937 who tragically died in an air crash aged just 50. Large 8vo. 182pp. Photos. Original blue cloth (no dust jacket), edges bumped and red tape to spine, internally very good. Lengthy inscription by the author to the novelist and sportswriter, Paul Gallico. 'To Paul, Please don't say goodbye to this sport! It needs the interest and constructive criticism of the Gallicos - in the press box or out of it.' etc. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 4027
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Virginia Books & More, Spotsylvania, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. This is a pristine and unread copy from the first printing of the first edition which was inscribed ("To the Young Family") in the year of publication. The book has been stored flat in archival conditions since it was acquired while I worked for the publisher. Includes a laid-in invitation to the publication party. Please see my attached photos. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # BBX1B2
Quantity: 1 available