The theory and practice of gamesmanship : or the art of winning games without actually cheating / by Stephen Potter ; illustrated by Lt.-Col. F. Wilson
by Potter, Stephen (1900-1969)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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About This Item
[London] : Rupert Hart-Davis, 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 103 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. Subjects; English wit and humor. Games ; Rules. Golf. Cricket. Croquet. Sports; descriptions.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 341180
- Title
- The theory and practice of gamesmanship : or the art of winning games without actually cheating / by Stephen Potter ; illustrated by Lt.-Col. F. Wilson
- Author
- Potter, Stephen (1900-1969)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- [London] : Rupert Hart-Davis
- Date Published
- 1947
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