How to Play Tennis (1933 - first printing) The Mercer Beasley System of Tennis Instruction by the Coach of the 1932 Wimbledon Champion Ellsworth Vines; in addition to Clifford Sutter, Wilmer Allison & Frankie Parker

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Doubleday Doran & Co., New York. 1933. 170 pages. First edition stated, first printing. Book is tight. Binding and hinges are sound. Minor sun-darkening along edges. Endpapers show slight toning. Uncommon, original DJ with $2.00 price intact. DJ shows minor light soiling. DJ shows open chipping at tips, along edges, and a sliver of an open chip at crown that has been reinforced with clear tape. This is the first widely recognized Tennis Instruction book, in part because the auther, Mercer Beasley, was the preeminent tennis coach at the time, having coached countless champions, and most recently the 1932 Wimbledon Singles Mens Champion, Ellsworth Vines. The book is filled with diagrams, photos and text, aimed at the beginner and the expert. Aside from Vines, Beasley also coached Clifford Sutter, Wilmer Allison, Frankie Parker, and many other champions listed on the rear flap. Beasley was also the President of the USPTA, as well as coach at Tulane, Princeton, U. Miami, Lawrenceville Prep., etc. Beasley also worked notable private clubs in Milwaukee, Pasadena and Chicago, as well as the Beverly Hills Tennis Club. A 1933 First edition, first printing, in uncommon original DJ. VG/G with flaws noted. N° de ref. del artículo 003591

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