Search Results: Sports from JWMah

Vancouver: Echo Memories, 2011. (CAD) New in shrinkwrap, no dust jacket as published. Gold boards, 285pp, illustrations and photos. This is the history of the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver BC. A heavy book. (5.0 JM HOJ 301/5. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

Canada: The Author, 2012. (CAD) Presumed 1st edition. SIGNED BY AUTHOR to the endpaper, there is a small card with an insciption by previous owner taped to the end paper, no other markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket. Green boards, 142pp, Colour and monochrome photos tell the history of the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course. (2.8 JM HOJ 300/b1. Signed by Author. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

Vancouver: Vancouver Airport Authority, 2010. (CAD) No markings,a touch of rubbing to the base of psine, else Fine; no dust jacket as published; includes the DVD to the holder to the inside back cover. . Oblong format, boards, 96pp, colour photos.This book commemorates the role of the Vancouver airport in the 2010 Olympic and Paraolympic Games in Vancouver. (2.8 JM LVR 201/b2. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

Phoenix OR: Bill Pearl Enterprises, 1986. (USA) 7th printing. No markings, soft crease to top edge of front cover, thus Very Good. Wraps, 638 pages, 2 colour photos of the author, hundreds of photographs and positional l drawings, charts, exercises. Bill Pearl's "Keys to the INNER Universe" is the most complete and comprehensive manual ever published on bodybuilding and weight training, covering every aspect of bodybuilding and weight training from the novice to the heavy weight. An Invaluable aid and a MUST for Coaches, Trainers and Gym Instructors. Nothing is forgotten, not even dieting or the psychology behind it all. William Arnold Pearl (1930 -2022)[1] was an American professional bodybuilder and athlete. During the 1950s and 60s, he won many titles and awards, including winning the Mr. Universe contest five times, and was named "World's Best-Built Man of the Century". He eventually became an expert trainer and author on bodybuilding. A heavy book. (5.5 JM 012a4.… Read More

NY: Grove Press, 2013. (USA) 1sst printing. INSCRIBED BY Norbert Bajurin to the half-title: "W----/Enjoy the book /"The Mechanic"/ Norbert Bajurin"; INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR to the title page: "W---/ Here's to great stories, San Francisco, and innovation/ Best, JG", no other markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket. Hardcover, 323pp, colour photos. A Forbes Best Book of the Year: Julian Guthrie’s The Billionaire and the Mechanic tells the incredible story of the partnership between Larry and Norbert, their unsuccessful runs for the Cup in 2003 and 2007, and their victory in 2010. With unparalleled access to Ellison and his team, Guthrie takes readers inside the design and building process of these astonishing boats, and the management of the passionate athletes who race them. She traces the bitter rivalries between Oracle and their competitors, including Swiss billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli’s Team Alinghi, and throws readers into exhilarating races from Australia… Read More

Canada: Harbour Publishing, 2011. (CAD) 1st printing. SIGNED BY Bob Lenarduzzi on the end paper, no other markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket. Boards, 224pp, index, B&W photos. This is the biography of Lenarduzzi, the Candian soccer player and coach long associated with the Vancouver Whitecaps. (1.9 JM HOJ 300/b1. Signed by Author. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Victoria BC: Friesen Press, 2021. (CAD) Presumed 1st hardcvoer edition, No markings, Fine; no dust jacket as published. Photo hardcover, 210pp, index, colour and B&W photos. This book is both a personal and historical depiction of the Columbus Football Club since its inception. and tells the story of how this East Vancouver club first inspired the Italian immigrants of the 1950s and 60s and chronicles the club's impact on Canadian soccer. The club won numerous provincial and national championships and the strong influence of the Columbus Alumni continues to play a pivotal role at both the national and international stage today. The author is a Canadian retired soccer player for Vancouver Columbus FC. As a player, has won 4 Canadian Championships two with Columbus FC in 1978 and Masters in 2003 and two with British Columbia Under 16 and 21 Selects in 1976 and 1981. Cuzzetto represented Canada in the FIFUSA 1985 World Futsal Championship held in Spain while scoring Canada's only goal… Read More

Montreal: Editions Effix, 1992. (CAD) No markings, Very Good. Paper cover with colour photo of Pavel Bure, stapled, [16]pp counting both covers. All-Time Teams: 1917 to 1942 list of hockey players and coaches; 1942 to 1967 list of hockey players and coaches; 1967 to 1992 list of top players and coaches all with small photos. (1.0 JM ITF2 docket 80. Staple Bound. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12". Periodical.

West Vancouver: The Club, 2014. (CAD) 1st printing, No rmarkings, includes the leaflet with the Foreword by Stan Leonard and the Foreword by Doug Rexburgh, Fine in Fine(-) dust jacket with very light rubbing to panel gloss. Boards, 134pp, index, Colour photos throughout tell the history of this club. (3.0 JM LVR 201/b1. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

Mississaugua ON: The Club, 2006. (CAD) No markings, Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Green leather(?), photo end papers, 168pp. B&W and colour photos of teams, events and galas. (3.0 JM HOZ 402/3. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

Aldershot: Gale & Polden, 1950. (UK) 2nd edition, reprinted March 1950. No markings, pages clean, but the cover paper to the spine is chipped thus Good (-) only; no dust jacket perhaps as published. Hardcover with radiused corners, blue grey covers with paper title block, 83pp, then 5 pages of B&W plates; line drawings in text. This is a concise guide to foil fencing, epee fencing and sabre fencing for the beginner.Bertrand was a proponent of the Italian school and there is a preface in Italian by Nedo Nadi. The core of Bertrand's teaching is reliancce on good technique and on simplicity. (1.0 JM HOZ 401/b1. 2nd. Hardcover. Good (-)/No Dust Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Canada: Rikkur Publishing, 2012. (CAD) Presumed 1st edition. No markings, Fine, no dust jacket as published. Boards, 167pp, colour and B&W photos and illus. This is the biography of Harry Burfield and a history of ski jumping in British Columbia. (2.1 JM LVR 201/b4. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Erin ON: Boston Mills Press, 1986. (CAD) No markings, Fine. Wraps, 160pp, B&W photos. (1.7 JM LVR 202/b5. 1st. Paperback. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

Cranbrook BC: Cranbrook Publishing, 1975. (CAD) No markigns, remnant of price tag to cover, otherwise Fine. Wraps, 136pp. B&W photos. This is the account of the hickey teams that won the Allan Cup in 1954 and went on to take the world cup from Russia. (1.4 JM LVR 204/b1. Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Switzerland: Omega Watches, 2007. (SWIT) Presumed 1st edition, There is a gift inscription to page 3 with four names, 2 or page 3 and two on page 2, no other markings, Very Good; no dust jacket as published. Hardcover, square format, 127pp, colour and monochrome photos of athletes competing at the Olympic games where Omega was the official timekeeper; some Olympic posters and certificstes. The text is in English. The games span from Los Angeles in 1932 to Turin in 2006. (3.0 JM LVR 200/b5. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

Toronto: High Park Curling Club, 2003. (CAD) INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR, no other markings, Very Good. Wraps, 269pp. B&W photos and illus. This is the early history of the High Park Curling and Lawn Bowling Club and its founder R.W. Prittie. The club is located in Toronto.(1.6 JM HOZ 401/5. Inscribed By Author. 1st. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Victoria BC: Trafford Publishing, 2007. (CAD) First Printing INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR, no other markings, As New. Glossy wraps, 202pp. No illus. This is a history of Gaelic Games in Canada, as embraced by the Irish-Canadian community. (1.6 JM LVR 200/b5. Inscribed By Author. 1st. Paperback. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Toronto: The Pro-Skate Program, 1982. (CAD) No markigns, Near Fine. Card covers, side-stapled, 24pp, B&W and colour portraits of the skaters. Profiles of Jihn Curry, Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Jo-Jo Starbuck. History of figure skating, Judging, Schedule; Ladies single; Men;s single; Pairs, Ice dance. (1.3 JM ITF2 docket 88. Staple Bound. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

Vancouver BC: Douglas & McIntyre, 2011. (CAD) 3rd Printing SIGNED BY AUTHOR, presentation label to the end paper, no other markings, Fine in unclipped Fine dust jacket. Boards, 344pp, index. B&W photos. John Furlong, who was the face of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games tells his story. (2.0 JM HOZ 402/4. Signed by Author. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Toronto: Doubleday Canada Ltd., 2003. (CAD) 1st printing. No markings, very very light rubbing to cover corner tips and foot of spine, Fine in Fine dust jacket. Boards, 959pp, monochrome photos. More than 5600 entires and over 3000 images for everyone who has ever played in the NHL to the 2002-03 season. A heavy book. (4.5 JM HOJ 304/1. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".