Highlights Of the Olympics

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… Read more about this item

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… Read more about this item

Arco Publications, 1961. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1961. First Published. 160 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces.… Read more about this item