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Paperback. Condición: Very Good.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket.

Paperback. Condición: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:9781900477055.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Soft cover. Condición: Fair. 1st Edition. A fair plus copy of the first edn. Complete, no markings to text. Signs of use, esp wear to spine.Some foxing. Illn to front cover, presumably by author; photo of author opp. title page. Guaranteed condition. Atkin, Leon, C F (ilustrador).

Paper Cover. Condición: Very Good. articles reprinted from the Western Mail. 24pp.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. humour from gren.

Hard Cover. Condición: Good. 138 pages. Minor wear.

hardback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. hardback, octavo, pictorial blue cloth lettered brown. Front free endpaper clipped to top quarter, foxing to the endpapers, text clean and unmarked. Illustrated, 224pp.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. A tight, bright, and clean copy with no inscriptions, no creases to spine, and no foxing to contents. 122pp. (12.5x18.5cm). Please contact us for any more information.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. good condition C.

Paper. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Thin paper covers. Edge worn, contents very good. Map very good.

Soft cover. Condición: As New. As New. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Internally the pages are immaculately clean and complete.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Two large tape repairs to the dust jacket. A neat dedication on the flyleaf, and some light foxing to the page edges. Contents clear and firm within. A nice copy overall.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. There are encyclopaedias that explain the world. There are dictionaries that explain language. And then there is The ABC of Rugby , a book that tackles perhaps the greatest challenge of all: attempting to explain rugby to people who occasionally suspect that the rules were invented during a particularly energetic argument. Written by Gren Jones and published in 1999 by Western Mail Books, this entertaining volume serves as a celebration of rugby union, its traditions, personalities, terminology and enduring place in Welsh sporting culture. Whether you are a lifelong supporter who can identify a prop forward at fifty paces or somebody who still isn?t entirely certain why the ball occasionally travels backwards when the players desperately want to move forwards, there is something here to enjoy. Presented in an accessible alphabetical format, the book takes readers on a journey through the colourful world of rugby. Players, matches, expressions, traditions and memorable moments all receive attention, creating a rich portrait of a sport that often seems to operate according to its own delightful logic. There is a wonderful irony at the heart of rugby itself. The objective appears deceptively simple: carry the ball over the line. Yet achieving this apparently straightforward goal somehow requires scrums, rucks, mauls, line-outs, tactical kicking and a vocabulary that sounds faintly as though it was assembled by medieval engineers. Gren Jones approaches the subject with affection, humour and the understanding that rugby is far more than a game in Wales. For many communities it occupies a place somewhere between religion, local identity and a weekly test of emotional resilience. Victories are celebrated with enthusiasm. Defeats are analysed with the forensic intensity usually reserved for international diplomacy. The book also serves as a snapshot of rugby at the close of the twentieth century. Published in 1999, it captures the sport during a period of significant change, with professionalism reshaping traditions that had endured for generations. As such, it functions not only as an entertaining guide but also as a fascinating historical record. Readers unfamiliar with Welsh rugby culture may discover an entire world hidden behind the scoreboards. Clubs, rivalries, characters and stories emerge from every page, revealing why rugby has occupied such an important place in Welsh life for so long. There is something charmingly democratic about the book?s structure. Legends of the game sit alongside odd expressions, famous incidents and curious snippets of rugby lore. It reminds us that sport is built not only upon great achievements but also upon the countless stories that supporters tell one another for years afterwards. This 1999 Western Mail Books edition remains in good condition and comes from the shelves of Crappy Old Books. It has survived the changing fortunes of teams, players and tournaments remarkably well and remains an engaging companion for rugby enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike. An excellent acquisition for rugby fans, Welsh history enthusiasts, sports collectors or anyone seeking to understand why perfectly sensible people willingly stand in the rain discussing line-out tactics for several hours. Informative, affectionate and frequently amusing, The ABC of Rugby is proof that the alphabet has rarely been put to better use. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE.…

Condición: Fair. 1934. No Edition Stated. 172 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Printed in Welsh. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning.…

paperback. Condición: Good. Plain grey covers. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket Issued. 1st Edition. ex museum library with the usual marks, later cloth backed boards hardcover with original wraps bound at rear, 60 pages, very good. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf B33.

Condición: Good. Boards have some minor fading with corner bumped Content is clean with a light toning. No DJ.

viii+250pp. Very clean copy internally. Titled in gilt on spine and f.cover.

Hardcover. Condición: Good.

Condición: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,100grams, ISBN.

'A Series of Papers read before the Glamorgan Society, London'. 88pp. paperback; covers missing; text clean.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket Issued. First Edition. Oblong 4to, original laminated boards hardcover, illustrated throughout, limited edition, this being number 281, fine.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket Issued. 1st Edition. ex library with the usual marks, original cloth hardcover, 556 pages, a complete good only copy. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf B96.

Condición: Fair. 1901. First Edition. 250 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth boards with gilt lettering. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers, pastedowns and title page. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Moderate sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Visible wear marks to boards.…

Condición: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains highlighter markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN.…