FOOTBALL: THE RUGBY UNION GAME

One of the classic volumes on the Union game, charting the rise with progress of the sport from the foundation of the Union in 1871. Contributers include A.G. Guillemard, G. Rowland Hill, H. Vassall, Arthur Budd, and C.J.B. Marriott. Embraced in this volume's wide coverage is Eton Football, The Harrow Game, The Winchester Game, "Bigside" at Rugby, Rugby at Oxford and Cambridge, international matches involving the Home Nations, and the early days of the County Championship.

Second, enlarged edition. 8vo. xvi + 564pp, plus adverts. Frontispiece, numerous illustrations throughout, mainly portraits and team groups. This edition includes coverage of the 1892-3 and 1893-4 seasons. Rebound in blue cloth boards with gilt title to spine. Front gutter becoming exposed. Original owner's name to front endpaper. Some occasional foxing. Good condition.

Date

1894

Publisher

Cassell

Author

Francis MARSHALL (Editor)

£45.00 (Code: 77931)

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