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NY: Hastings House, 1961. First. Hard Cover. Yes. First printing. Cloth, 160 pps. with index, appendix of Olympic records through time of publication. Illustrated. Breezy history of Olympic highlights from the 776 B.C. 200-yard footrace won by Coroebus (a Greek cook) to the exploits of more familiar athletes such as Jim Thorpe, Jesse Owens, Babe Didrikson and Paavo Nurmi. Fine, fresh copy in bright, crisp dust jacket with a very samll closed tear and a touch of wear at top tip.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE OLYMPICS by Durant, John - 1961
by Durant, John
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE OLYMPICS
by Durant, John
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NEW YORK: HASTINGS HOUSE PUBLISHERS. VG+/VG-. 1961. DJ IS LIGHTLY RUBBED AND WORN AT EDGES; 1" TEAR TO FRONT TOP B&W PHOTOS .
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- Book Condition Used - VG+/VG-
- Publisher HASTINGS HOUSE PUBLISHERS
- Place of Publication NEW YORK
- Date Published 1961
- Keywords DJ IS LIGHTLY RUBBED AND WORN AT EDGES; 1" TEAR TO FRONT TOP B&W PHOTOS, OLYMPICS, SPORTS
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Highlights of the Olympics: From Ancient Times To The Present
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Highlights of the Olympics: From Ancient Times to the Present
by Durant, John
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London, UK: Arco Publications, 1961. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 160pp. Black cloth-covered boards; gilt titles on spine; numerous black and white photographs. 8vo. Lightly rubbed spine ends. Slightly cocked. Text block edges and endpapers just starting to tan and fox. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has 3cm closed tear at spine heel, light shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage, not price clipped; tanning inside. Looks at the great Olympiads from ancient and modern times, detailing their achievements, their life histories, careers and accomplishments, with chapters devoted solely to the Marathon and the Winter Games, and one on swimmers.
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