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Books from International Tours & Six Nations. The All Blacks, England, France, Ireland, Scotland, Springboks, Wales and the Wallabies on tour and playing in Tri Nations or Six Nations tournaments. Please scroll down the page to see the great selection on offer. 

 

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AUSTRALIA - WALLABIES & WARATAHS 

1908  -  1927/8 - 1947/8 - 1963 - 1969 - 1972 - 1975/6 - 1980s - 1984 - 1992 - 1997

1966 

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"Australia" published by MW Walker, printed by Rostan Press

4 page fold over booklet covering the Wallabies tour of the British Isles 1966/7, featuring player photos, profiles and tour itinerary, a second-hand booklet with a crease down the centre

published in 1966 Pages: 4 Ref: bltras1966-rostan - £9.00

 

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Wallabies to Britain 1966 - "South Wales Echo 3rd December 1966" Final edition

Match report with front page photos and headline "Wallabies Bring Off Shock Win" - complete newspaper, an 8 page broadsheet newspaper folded into 4, excellent condition

published in 1966

pages 08

Ref:PC27-np19661203wa-swe - £35.00

 

 

 

1981/2

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Australian Schools Rugby Union tour of Ireland, UK, & Holland 1981-2

published by Australian Schools, includes tour info, player pics & profiles, history of previous tours etc including squads and scores, a second-hand booklet in excellent condition

pub in 1981

16 pages

 Ref: bltras1981-2sh - £9.00

1984

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Wallabies to British Isles 1984 - "Wallabies Tour Programme" unknown publisher 

Player photos and profiles & tour itinerary, a second-hand booklet with a small tear otherwise it is in good condition

Published in 1984

8 pages

Ref: bltras1984uk-pub - £8.50

 

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"Path To Victory" - Wallaby Power in the 1980s by Mark Ella & T Smith

A look at Alan Jones' successful Wallaby teams from 1984 to 1986, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition.

1st edition

pages

 Ref: pbtras1984-ella.m - £25.00

 

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Australian Schoolboys tour of UK, Ireland & Netherlands 1990-91

published by Playbill, tour info, player pics & profiles, history of previous tours etc, a second-hand booklet in excellent condition

pub in 1990

36 pages

 Ref: bltras1990sh -  £8.00

 

1992

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Wallabies to South Africa 1992 - "Wizards from Oz" published by TP Publications

Pre tour publication, a second-hand A4 size booklet in good condition

1st edition 1992

pages 38

Ref: bltras1992-tp.pubs.wizards.fm.oz -  £5.00

 

 

BRITISH LIONS TOUR PUBLICATIONS
For books and publications covering individual Lions tours please visit the British Lions page. Click on the British Lions page link or the years below for individual tours.

BRITISH LIONS PAGE  1908  1924  1930  1938  1950  1955  1959  1962  1966  1968  1971  1974  1977  1980  1983  1989  1993  1997  2001  2005 

Special Offers on British Lions books - CLICK HERE

 

ENGLAND   1991 - 1992 - 1994 - 1995 - 2003

1991

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England's Grand Slam 1991 - "The Year of the Rose" by Barrie Fairall

second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1991

pages 189

Ref: bktren1991gs-fairall.b -  £12.00

 

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"England's Grand Slam 1991" - by Rob Andrew and Dean Richards

Published in association with Save & Prosper. Successful Five Nations campaign from the players viewpoint, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1991

pages 123

Ref: bktren1991gs-andrew.r -  £12.00

 

1992

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England Grand Slams 1991 & 1992 - "Double Grand Slam" by Peter Cullimore, 

Back to back grand slams for Carling's men, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1992

pages

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1995

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England's Grand Slam 1995 - "Carling's Men" by M Cleary

Full colour photographs throughout with many double page spreads, Carling's men on the rampage again, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1995

pages 94

Ref: bktren1995gs-cleary.m -  £10.00

 

2003

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Team England Rugby - Grand Slam Champions 2003 

The official behind the scenes story of England's undefeated season - from November 2002 to June 2003 England were unbeaten against all opposition. This is the full story. Full colour pictures throughout, a second-hand paperback in good condition

1st edition 2003

pages 160

Ref: bktren2003gs-team.england -  £13.00

 

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England Rugby World Cup Winners 2003 

"England Rugby World Champions edited by Philip Brown

A large format book, terrific illustrations from the tournament, an excellent record of England's greatest feat. foreword by Rob Andrew.  

1st edition 2004

336 pages 

Ref: TL19-bkwcen2003-brown.p-xb - £25.00

 

 

FIJI

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"Fiji Rugby Team 1982 U.K. Tour published by Suva Stationery

A fold over card with Fijian player profiles & photos, plus tour itinerary. A secondhand booklet in good condition  

published in 1982

4 pages 

Ref: bltrfj82 - £4.50

 

FRANCE  1958 - 1961 - 1967 - 1968 - 1971 - 1993

1961

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France to NZ 1961 - "La Melee Fantastique" by Dennis Lalanne

France to New Zealand 1961 - Previews the tour with a run down of the 1959 & 1960 French season, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1961

pages 207

Ref: RR-bktrfr1961-lalanne.d - £18.00

 

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France to New Zealand 1961 - "Cock of the Rugby Roost" by Terry Mclean

The French team in New Zealand 1961, the story of the tour by New Zealand's leading rugby journalist, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper.

1st edition 1961

pages 220

Ref: bktrfr1961-mclean.cock.roost-cqnnduwp - £19.00

 

 

1967

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"Rugby En Veldslag - Franse Toer, 1967" by T Mostert

France to South Africa 1967 - text in Afrikaans, the title translated into English reads "Rugby In Battle - French Tour 1967". A second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition, a very rare publication

1st edition 1967

pages 116

Ref: bktrfr1967-mostert - £55.00

 

 

1993

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France To South Africa 1993 - "Tour Le France" published by TP Publications

Pre-tour publication with several articles, player profiles and photos & tour itinerary, a second-hand A4 size booklet

published in 1993

20 pages

Ref: bltrfr1993-tp.pubs.tour.le.france - £5.00

 

 

IRELAND 1985 - 1992 - 2002  

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A rundown of Ireland's golden years, including their only Grand Slam in 1948, the Triple Crown in 1949 and the Championship in 1951. Contributions and articles by many leading writers of the time, they include C Henry with "Munster's Contribution to the Golden Era", "Ulster played their part in no uncertain fashion by W Brownlow-White, "Great Games and Famous Players Recalled" by Mitchel V Cogley. In a statistical section, winners of Irish cups are listed including Junior, Senior and Provincial Town's Cups. A secondhand paperback in good condition, some minor damage to spine,, a rare book. 
published in 1952 Pages: 136 Ref: PC4-blhiir1952-nolan.b-xc - £195.00 

 

 

1985

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"Ireland's Triple Crown" 1985 by K Johnston

tale of great Irish victories, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1985

pages 184

Ref: bktrir1985-johnston.k - £45.00

 

 

1996

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Irish Schools tour of Australia 1996

player pics & profiles, tour info & squad photo, a second-hand booklet in excellent condition

published in 1996

12 pages 

Ref: bltrir1996sh -  £5.00

 

 

JAPAN - sold out 

 

 

NAMIBIA

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"Namibia Tour of England and France 1990

An A4 size booklet with a full colour squad photo on the centre pages. Individual player photos and information, a secondhand booklet in good condition.  

published in 1990

20 pages 

Ref: bltrna.1990 - £14.50

 

NEW ZEALAND ALL BLACKS 

  1888 - 1905 - 1924/5 - 1928 - 1935/6 - 1945/6 - 1949 - 1953/4 - 1960 - 1963/4 - 1967 - 1970 - 1972/3 - 1974 - 1976 - 1978 - 1979 - 1980 - 19811986  -  1992 - 1996  -  2002  -  NZ MAORIS

 

1905

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All Blacks to British Isles 1905

"The Complete Rugby Footballer" by Gallaher & Stead 

A general rugby book with a large section on the 1905 All Blacks tour. Written by the captain and vice-captain of the 1905 All Blacks. A wonderful look at rugby football around the turn of the century and the tactics that made the 'Originals' the team to beat.  A look at the pages detailing the contents of this book shows how deep these pioneers of rugby football go into explaining the game. It is not known if this book was ever published with a dust wrapper. Re-bound with a split spine and tape repairs, newspaper photo of 1905 All Blacks pasted onto inside cover

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1st NZ Edition 1906 322 pages Ref: GNW-bktrnz1905-gallaher.stead - £295.00

 

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"The Triumphant Tour of the New Zealand Footballers 1905" by George Dixon 

George Dixon's (1905 ABs manager) book on the 1905 tour - an outstanding account. This is an original 1st edition published in 1906, an extremely rare publication. This is a paperback book with a loose front cover and most of the spine is missing.

1st Edition 1906

approx 190 pages

Ref: pbtrnz1905-dixon.g-cqfrcolo - £450.00

 

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"The Triumphant Tour of the New Zealand Footballers 1905" by George Dixon 

A 1999 REPRINT of George Dixon's (1905 ABs manager) book on the 1905 tour. Printed in a larger format by David Ling. This book covers the complete 1905/6 'Originals' tour, a wonderful well illustrated read, this is a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper

Reprinted in 1999 226 pages Ref: bktrnz1905rp1999-dixon.g - £48.00

 

 

1924/5

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1924/5 - All Blacks to British Isles & France

"Special Souvenir - All Blacks in England, Ireland & Wales" - edited by RA Byers-Barr

 A superb 40 page A4 size booklet published half way through the "Invincibles" tour. It contains a team photo, itinerary, history of past tours by the All Blacks & British teams, pen pictures and photos of the full squad,  cartoon from the Daily Mail, comparison between the 1905 and 1924 teams, photos, poems & songs, article by Teddy Morgan, profiles of Gallagher, Dean and Wray, article on the All Black scrum formation, reports on matches, plus more historical articles. This is a terrific souvenir of this unbeaten All Black tour. 

This copy is in excellent condition with a former owner's signature to the inside cover, dated 1925

1st Edition 1924

40 Pages Ref: PC24-bltrnz1924-byers.barr  - £175.00

 

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1924/5 - All Blacks to British Isles & France

"Special Souvenir - All Blacks in England, Ireland & Wales" - edited by RA Byers-Barr

 A superb 40 page A4 size booklet published half way through the "Invincibles" tour. It contains a team photo, itinerary, history of past tours by the All Blacks & British teams, pen pictures and photos of the full squad,  cartoon from the Daily Mail, comparison between the 1905 and 1924 teams, photos, poems & songs, article by Teddy Morgan, profiles of Gallagher, Dean and Wray, article on the All Black scrum formation, reports on matches, plus more historical articles. This is a terrific souvenir of this unbeaten All Black tour. 

This copy has some loss and tearing around the edges, please see illustration.

1st Edition 1924

40 Pages Ref: TC7-bltrnz1924-byers.barr-cqtowisols  - £75.00

 

1928

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All Blacks to South Africa  1928

"All Blacks Souvenir" Sketches by PG Reid, Cartoons by AS Paterson

A pre tour booklet with player illustrations and profiles, there are spaces for player details to be filled in. This particular copy has the points scored by each player filled in and the scores added to the tour itinerary in the spaces provided. The owner of the booklet has also added a couple of personal comments to the book, for example on Maurice Brownlie's illustration is written "go away you Springboks", single crease down the centre and small piece missing from the back cover. Overall the faults are minor, a very rare publication. second-hand A4 size booklet, condition as above
1st Edition 1928 Pages  36  Ref: PC27-bltrnz1928-reid.pg - £220.00

 

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1928

"The All Blacks in Springbokland" by MF Nicholls

Match by match comprehensive record of this, the first All Black tour of South Africa, includes many action and team photos, a brilliant record of the tour, a second-hand softcover book with a small piece (about 1") missing from the top of the spine.

1st Edition 1928

Pages  200

Ref: TL19-pbtrnz1928-nicholls.mf - £160.00

 

1935/6

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1935/6

"New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Tour Souvenir 1888 to 1936" compiled by BM Turner

A 46 page foolscap (slightly larger than A4) size pre tour booklet containing records from previous All Black tours, player profiles and photos of the 1935 tourists. Some great articles on NZ rugby history and Maori rugby. Due to the size of this publication it is rare to find one in pristine condition. This is the finest that we've seen, apart from rusty staple it is in mint condition.
published in 1936 48 pages Ref: PC6-bltrnz1935-turner.bm - £150.00

 

All Blacks to British Isles & France 1935/6

"New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Tour Souvenir 1888 to 1936" compiled by BM Turner

A 46 page foolscap (slightly larger than A4) size pre tour booklet containing records from previous All Black tours, player profiles and photos of the 1935 tourists. Some great articles on NZ rugby history and Maori rugby. This booklet has a well worn front cover and occasional ink stamp throughout.
published in  1936 48 pages Ref: TL7-bltrnz1935-turner.bm-cqwo - £75.00

 

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"Reciprocal Trade and History of the All Blacks British Rugby Tour Souvenir 1935-36" compiled by BM Turner

A 96 page post tour booklet containing tour and other information. This booklet is missing quite a large portion, the covers, first 6 pages and last 14 are missing. We are unsure what exactly is missing because this is the only copy of this rare publication that we have seen.
published in 1936 76 of 96 pages Ref: bltrnz1936-turner.bm.reciprocal - £25.00

  

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1935/6 - "The All Blacks of Jubilee Year" pub by Watkins

Match by match story of the tour, a compact but comprehensive publication, a second-hand paperback, covers worn with some damage, small piece missing from the spine covers and occasional notations written into the book, some tippexed out.

1st Edition 1936

Pages 135

Ref: PL26-pbtrnz.1935-watkins-cqcvwo - £69.00

  

 

1949

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"All Blacks Tour 1949 - Souvenir Programme" 

A pre tour booklet containing player profiles, photos and articles, information in English or Afrikaans, published by 'Die Goie Hoop Uitgewers Edms Bpk' the booklet contains many advertisements. A second-hand booklet with a former owners name to the front cover which is also signed by former Springbok Hannes Brewis, the spine is almost fully detached with the covers loose. A rare publication !
published in 1949 96 pages Ref: bltrnz1949-souvenir-pr - £69.00

 

All Blacks to South Africa 1949 - "Auckland Star - 2nd October  1948"

Complete edition of NZ newspaper, 6 pages in total, includes front page headlines relating to players selected for the 1949 tour. Includes individual player photos, comments on the selection and match report of the trial from which the squad was selected, South Island v North Island, a second-hand broadsheet newspaper with some tearing around the edges
published in 1948 Pages 6 Ref: PC27-nznp.19481002-akld.str -  £29.00

 

 

1953/4

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1953/4

"A Complete Record of the All Blacks in Britain 1953-54"   

Published by Whitcombe & Tombs, the NZ stationers this 16 page pre-tour booklet features players photos and profiles, the tour itinerary and pages in which to list teams and scorers. This booklet is more often that not overprinted for local businesses, a second-hand booklet, players and scorers inked in up to the 7th match (v Cardiff)
1st Edition 1953 Pages 16 Ref: bltrnz1953-whitcombe - £12.00

 

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"Round the World with the All Blacks" by Winston McCarthy  

Match by match breakdown of the tour, player biographies, pre-tour trials, summing up of the tour by Bob Stuart, captain & Norm Millard, manager, well illustrated throughout, a second-hand paperback, some small marks on front and spine starting to split, otherwise in good condition

1st Edition 1954

Pages 166

Ref: pbtrnz1953-mccarthy.w-round.world - £45.00

 

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"The Fourth All Blacks 53-4" by John Hayhurst, 

Coverage of Bob Stuart's All Blacks. A second-hand hardback with some creasing to the dust wrapper.
1st Edition 1954 Pages 264 Ref: bktrnz1953-hayhurst - £15.00

 

 

1960

A series of 5 photographic booklets of 16 pages published by SANZ Records of Cape Town to cover the All Blacks to South Africa 1960. Please see below for the editions we have available in this series.

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Book 1 - Preliminary Matches

Ref: bltrnz1960sanz1 - £25.00  

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Book 4 - Third Test

Ref: bltrnz1960sanz4 - £25.00

 

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"The All Blacks Juggernaut In South Africa" by AC Parker 

Even as far back as 1960 the political question is debated but the majority of this book is dedicated to the rugby in which South Africa beat the All Blacks 3 - 1 in the test series, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in good condition.
1st Edition: 1960 Pages: 254 Ref: bktrnz60-parker.ac.juggernaut - £30.00

 

 

 

1963/4

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"The 5th All Blacks Tour of the British Isles"  published by Sunday Telegraph

A 4 page complimentary booklet published by the Sunday Telegraph dedicated to the All Blacks tour of the British Isles & France 1963/4, contains head and shoulder photos of the All Blacks, tour itinerary and short narrative, a second-hand booklet

published in 1963

Pages: 4

Ref: bltrnz1963-s.telegraph -  £6.50

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1963/4

"New Zealand - Souvenir Tour Programme" - published by Rostan Press 

Published by Rostan Press, London. A 4 page booklet featuring player photos, profiles and tour itinerary, a second-hand booklet that has folding creases

published in 1963

Pages: 4 Ref: bltrnz1963-rostan -  £4.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1963/4 - "Whineray's All Blacks" by Richard Evans 

A nicely narrated story of the tour, one of the rarer books of the tour, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper that has some small pieces missing, light creasing & tape repairs.

1st Edition: 1964 Pages: 235 Ref: bktrnz1963-evans.r - £25.00

 

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"All Blacks Tour 1963-4" by Andrew Mulligan

A complete tour record by a former 1959 British Lion turned journalist, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper which has some creasing around the edges

1st Edition: 1964 Pages: 191 Ref: bktrnz1963-mulligan.a - £15.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1963/4 - "The Fifth All Blacks" by JBG Thomas 

story of the tour by leading Welsh journalist, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in good condition.

1st Edition: 1964 Pages: 181 Ref: RR-bktrnz1963-thomas.jbg.5th.all.blacks-xb - £12.00

 

  

1967

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1967 - "The All Blacks" published by MW Walker, printed by Rostan Press

Pre tour 8 page booklet featuring player photos, profiles and tour itinerary, a second-hand booklet in very good condition. Autographed to the front cover by the legendary All Black flanker Waka Nathan. 

1st Edition: 1967 Pages: 8 Ref: bltrnz1967-rostan-au-nathan - £12.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1967 - "The All Blacks 1967" by David Frost

Match by match tour record with statistical analysis by Guardian journalist Frost, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st Edition: 1968 Pages: 174 Ref: bktrnz1967-frost.d - £12.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1967 - "Rugby in Black & Red" JBG Thomas

A look at the 1967 All Blacks tour by Welsh based journalist, this book also includes a history of the British Lions, a second-hand hardback in good condition, there is a small stain on the front of the dust wrapper. - SIGNED BY JBG Thomas 

1st Edition: 1968

Pages: 240

Ref: TL19-bktrnz1967-thomas.jbg.rugby.back.red-auxb - £20.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1967 - "Rugby in Black & Red" JBG Thomas

A look at the 1967 All Blacks tour by Welsh based journalist, this book also includes a history of the British Lions, a second-hand hardback, the dust wrapper has some surface damage to the front cover.

1st Edition: 1968

Pages: 240

Ref: RR-bktrnz1967-thomas.jbg.rugby.back.red - £16.00

 

 

 

1970

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" All Blacks in South Africa 1970" - An Official Publication

Pre tour booklet with good historical content. Majority of text in Afrikaans, a second-hand booklet with a slight crease
1st Edition 1970 Pages: 40 Ref: bltrnz1970of - £15.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970 - "Rugby and be Damned" by GR David

Match by match breakdown of the tour, well written by a travelling New Zealand author, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper, the dust wrapper has minor tears with tape repair.

1st Edition: 1970

Pages: 219

Ref: bktrnz1970-david.gr -  £24.00

 

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Illustrated story of the test matches, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1970 Pages: 68 Ref: bktrnz1970-papenfus.r.greatest -  £45.00

 

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Illustrated story of the test matches with the text in Afrikaans, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper which has some very small tears along the top edge
1st Edition: 1970 Pages: 68 Ref: bktrnz1970-papenfus.r.grootste -  £39.00

 

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text in Afrikaans, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition 1970 Pages: 223 Ref: bktrnz1970-steyn - £25.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970 - "SA Sunday Express 26th July 1970" 

Front page completely devoted to Springboks 17 points to 6 victory over the All Blacks in the first test with a headline of "Magnificent win by bounding Boks". Three pages of full colour photographs are dedicated to this great Springbok triumph. Ideal for framing, a 3 full pages from a tabloid newspaper, folded into 2

Published in 1970

Pages: 06

Ref: PC27-npsa.19700726-sunday.exprs - £25.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970 - "SA Sunday Times 9th August 1970" 

Front page with headline & full page match report/photos of great 9 points to 8 victory in the 2nd Test for the All Blacks, ideal for framing, 2 full pages from broadsheet newspaper, folded into 4

Published in 1970

Pages: 04

Ref: PC27-npsa.197000809-sunday.tms - £18.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970 - "Die Vaderland 24th July 1970" 

Pre first test newspaper with front page photo of the Springboks, text in Afrikaans. Fold over broadsheet newspaper, folded into 4

Published in 1970

Pages: 04

Ref: PC27-npsa.19700724-die.vaderland - £15.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970 - "SA Sunday Express 13th September 1970" 

Front page completely devoted to Springboks 20 points to 17 victory over the All Blacks in the fourth and final test with a headline proclaiming the Springboks as world champions. Three pages of full colour photographs are dedicated to this great Springbok triumph. Ideal for framing, 3 full pages from a tabloid newspaper, folded into 2, some small tears to edges

Published in 1970

Pages: 06

Ref: PC27-npsa.19700913-sunday.exprs - £20.00

 

1972/3

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1972/3

"The All Blacks - New Zealand Tour Programme" printed & published by M Hills

8 page booklet featuring player photos & profiles, team photo and tour intinerary, a second-hand booklet, very slight crease

1st Edition: 1972

Pages: 8

Ref: TC17- bltrnz1972-hills* - £7.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1972/3 - "The Winter Men" by Wallace Reyburn 

Kirkpatrick's team, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st Edition: 1973

Pages: 149

Ref: bktrnz1972-reyburn.winter.men -  £12.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1972/3 - "The Avenging All Blacks"  by JBG Thomas

All about Kirkpatrick's team. The story of the 1972/3 All Blacks by the Western Mail journalist, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in excellent condition.

1st Edition: 1973

Pages: 180

Ref: TL19-bktrnz72-thomas.jbg.avenging.abs* - £19.00

 

All Blacks to British Isles & France 1972/3 - "They Missed the Bus" by Terry McLean 

Kirkpatrick's team, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper in good condition

1st Edition: 1973

322 pages

Ref: bktrnz1972-mclean.missed.bus-cqnnduwp -  £12.00

 

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"All Blacks in the Lions Den" edited by Terry Godwin

1972/3 All Blacks post tour pictorial review, a second-hand brochure in good condition

1st Edition: 1973

Pages: 72

Ref: bltrnz1972-lions.den - £7.00

 

 

1974

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All Blacks to Ireland & Wales 1974 - "All Blacks Come Back" by Terry McLean,

Irish Centenary tour. A great tour account by New Zealand's most prolific rugby author Terry McLean, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st Edition: 1975

Pages: 165

Ref: bktrnz1974-mclean.abs.come.back  - £12.00

 

1976

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"Follow the 1976 All Blacks" by John Samuel"

A guide intended to accompany supporters on the tour, includes maps on how to get to each ground. Also contains histories of previous touring sides at that ground, a second-hand booklet that looks to have been removed from a scrapbook, the majority of the back cover is covered with card, minor creasing to the edge of the front cover which also has a price stamped in ink on it.

published in 1976

96 pages

bltrnz75-follow.samuel - £7.50

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1976 - "Goodbye to Glory" by Terry Mclean

Not the greatest of All Black tours' Andy Leslie's team lost 6 matches including three tests, this book also looks at the political situation in South Africa and the author casts doubt on future All Black - Springbok relations, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1976

pages 176

Ref: bktrnz1976-mclean.t -  £24.00

 

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"Rugby In Kettings" (Rugby in Chains) by Quintus van Rooyen

All Blacks to South Africa 1976 - Text in Afrikaans, rare book for this tour, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1976

pages 247

Ref: bktrnz1976-van.rooyen -  £50.00

 

 

 

1978 - Grand Slam Tour

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"Follow the All Blacks" with the Daily Mirror

All Blacks to British Isles 1978 - Pre tour booklet containing players photos & profiles, match by page with spaces to list players, a second-hand brochure in good condition

1st edition 1978

pages 48

Ref: bltrnz1978-d.mirror -  £4.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles 1978 - "Mourie's All Blacks" by Terry McLean

Post tour book for the first ever All Black Grand Slam tour by New Zealand's most prolific writer, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1979

pages 184

Ref: bktrnz1978-mclean.mouries.abs - £20.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles 1978 - "Mourie's Men" by Wallace Reyburn

Post tour book for the first ever All Black Grand Slam tour, a second-hand paperback in good condition

published in 1979

204 pages

Ref: pbtrnz1978-reyburn.mouries.men -  £15.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles 1978 - "Grand Slam All Blacks" by Keith Quinn 

Post tour book for the first ever All Black Grand Slam tour, a second-hand paperback in very good condition.

1st edition 1979

pages 160

Ref: pbtrnz1978-quinn-gs-abs - £14.00

 

 

 

1980

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"The All Blacks in Wales 1980", pub by NZ News UK

Welsh Centenary Tour - pre- tour publication, a second-hand brochure in good condition

1st edition 1980

32 pages

Ref: blnztr1980-nz.news.abs.in-wa - £7.50

 

1985 to South Africa - the tour that never was

01.jpg (113605 bytes) "The Possible Dream in South Africa" - published by the South African Rugby Board 
Sub-titled "An Illustrated brochure showing the great All Black - Springbok tradition and why South Africa's participation in international rugby should be not only permitted but positively encouraged". An attempt by the SARB to persuade the All Blacks that apartheid was finished and they should tour in 1985 together with the dates for the test matches. The tour was eventually cancelled and South Africa remained sporting outcasts to the rugby world until 1992. A second-hand booklet with some light creasing, ***RARE***
Published in 1985 20 pages Ref: bktrnz1985sa - £35.00

 

1992

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All Blacks to South Africa 1992 - "All Black Attack" 

Pre tour publication for the re-unification tour, published by TP Publications, a second-hand A4 size booklet in good condition

published in 1992

pages 46

Ref: bltrnz1992-tp.pubs.ab.attack -  £5.00

2002

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All Blacks 2002 - "The Official Adidas and NZRFU magazine of the 2002 tour of England, France & Wales" 

Official NZRFU tour guide, includes a supplementary 37 inch (94cm) poster of an All Black line up, past & present players included. tour preview, player profiles & photos, historical article on NZ & France, a second-hand booklet in good condition

Published in 2002

pages 30 + poster

Ref: bltrnz2002of-adidas - £15.00

 

 

NZ MAORIS

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NZ Maoris to Britain & France 1926/7 - "The NZ Maori Rugby Tour 1926-27" by DJC Pringle

A book drawn from the 'rugby diary' of the late T.P. (Tom) Robinson of Little River, a second-hand paperback with small pieces missing from the spine and a large stain to the front cover.

1st edition 1971

pages 80

Ref: pbtrnz-moaris.1926-pringle - £35.00

 

ALL BLACKS - MULTIPLE TOUR BOOKS

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"Fifty Years Of The All Blacks" by WOOLLER and OWEN 

A complete history of the All Blacks in the British Isles 1905 - 1954, contributions by the players who played against the All Blacks, Rhys Gabe (Wales) reviews the 1905 tour, LJ Corbett (Ireland) looks at the 1924 tour, Wilf Wooller (Wales) on the 1935/6 tour, Sam Walker & Jock Wemyss join the other 3 on their review of the 1953/4 tour. Each individual match is covered on all tours with reports and teams, a second-hand hardback with a large chunk missing from the spine of the dust wrapper

1st Edition: 1954

Pages: 272

Ref: bktrnzmu-wooller.1954-xb -  £16.00

 

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"All Blacks In Wales" by John Billot 

Details each match individually 1888 – 1967,   includes Wales tour of  NZ 1969, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in very good condition

1st edition 1972

239 pages

Ref: bktrnzmu-billot.1972.abs.in-wa-xb  - £35.00

 

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"A Century of the All Blacks In Britain and Ireland" by Dave Fox, Ken Bogle & Mark Hoskins

A comprehensive book covering every All Black tour match played in GB & Ireland. Includes the 2005 Grand Slam tour. This book was only published in paperback, a second-hand paperback in excellent condition

1st edition 2006

352 pages

  Ref: pbtrnzmu-fox.d.2006  -  £19.00

 

 

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SCOTLAND

1984

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Scotland Grand Slam 1984 - "The Year of the Thistle" by Norman Mair

Illustrated story of the Grand Slam, an in depth look at a great year for Scottish rugby, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1984

pages 197

Ref: bktrsc1984gs-mair -  £12.00

 

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"Scotland's Grand Slam '84 by Ian McLaughlan & Chris Rea

A second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1984

pages 94

Ref: bktrsc1984gs-mclaughlan -  £14.00

 

 

1990

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"Scotland’s Grand Slam 1990"

McGeechan, Sole & Hastings with Robertson & Cleary, 

second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1990

pages 127

Ref: bktrsc1990gs-mcgeechan - £12.00

 

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Scotland Grand Slam 1990

"The Flowering of Scotland" compiled by Derek Douglas

Foreword by Scottish captain David Sole, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1984

pages 94

Ref: bktrsc1990gs-douglas - £14.00

 

 

SPRINGBOKS   1906/7 - 19211931-2 - 1937 - 1951/2 - 1956 - 1960/1 - 1965 - 1968 - 1969/70 - 1971 - 19811993

1906/7

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"The Springboks - History of the Tour 1906-07" by F N Piggott

Match by match account of this fascinating ground breaking tour by the Springboks. A second-hand hardback with the first and last endpapers (blank pages missing), there is a small piece missing from the top of the spine but generally the book is in good condition for it's age.

1st edition 1907

pages 140

Ref: bktrsa1906-piggott - £380.00

 

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"THE CAROLIN PAPERS" by L Laubscher & Nieman 

"Paddy Carolin" was vice captain of the 1906 Springboks. A side that united the Boer War torn country of South Africa. In 1988 the Carolin Papers were unearthed in Cape Town, held by Carolin's son Harold, the diary together with memorabilia have been reproduced in this wonderful limited edition (1000 copies) book. Each copy is individually numbered, a second-hand hardback in good condition with dust wrapper

Published in 1990

235 pages

 Ref: bktrsa1906-laubscher - £125.00

 

 

 

1921

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Springboks to New Zealand & Australia 1921 - "THE PIONEERS" by HANS SAESTED

Published in 2011 this book fills a huge gap in the history of Springbok, Autralian & New Zealand rugby by covering the first ever meetings between South Africa and the other two southern hemisphere giants. The narrative of the book covers this ground breaking tour which was the first contact between the Springboks and All Blacks/Wallabies, from the early pre tour trials to the Australian and New Zealand legs of the tour. Each match is covered with a report and statistics and the players lives following the tour are charted. The book is well illustrated. This large format (A4 size) hardback is limited to 100 numbered copies and each is signed by the author. Published without a dust wrapper it has illustrated boards. Although only published in late 2011 this book was sold out within two months. This is a new hardback in very good condition. 

Published in 2011

160 pages

Ref: bktrsa1921-saested - £44.95

  

1931-2

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Springboks to British Isles 1931-2

1931-32 SPRINGBOKS PRE-TOUR ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET - A 64 page booklet dedicated to the Springbok tourists. Published by Mitchell of London and edited by Richings this booklet contains photos and profiles of the squad as well as histories of previous Springbok tours. The booklet has a worn front cover and some minor tearing to the back cover, the contents are in very good condition.

Ref bltrsa31-mitchell.richings - £95.00

 

1937

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"South Africa's Greatest Springboks" by John E. Sacks

The 1937 Springboks were the first team to win a test series in New Zealand, Sacks was the sports editor of the Rand Daily mail and the Johannesburg Sunday Times, he travelled with the team. The book covers the final South African and New Zealand Trials, plus the unofficial and official matches in New Zealand and Australia. this is a second-hand paperback with a creased and torn cover.

1st edition 1938

208 pages 

Ref: - PC06-pbtrsa1937-sacks-cqcrtofrcv - £125.00

 

 

 

1951/2

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Springboks to Britain 1951/2 - "Pictures, Fixtures & Personalities 1951 - 1952"

printed and published by M Walker, Nottingham - with 4 AUTOGRAPHS

individual player photos & profiles plus tour itinerary, a fold over 4 page booklet with folding creases, signed to the front cover by captain Basil Kenyon and Hannes Brewis, Brewis has also signed the back cover underneath his photo along with Fonnie du Toit.

published in 1951

4 pages

Ref: aubltrsa1951-walker.m-au4 -  £14.50

 

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Springboks to Britain 1951/2 - "Murrayfield en Darna" by Jannie Fourie

Comprehensive tour report, nice section with individual profiles and photos of the players, text in Afrikaans, a second-hand hardback, small pieces missing from the dust wrapper

1st edition 1952

pages 173

Ref: bktrsa1951-fourie -  £35.00

 

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Springboks to Britain 1951/2 - "The Fourth Springboks 1951 - 1952" by RK Stent

Well written account of this successful Springbok side, a second-hand hardback with some light foxing to the pages, the dust wrapper has a few minor nicks and tears otherwise it is in good condition

1st edition 1952

pages 212

Ref: bktrsa1951-stent.4th.springboks -  £25.00

 

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Springboks to Britain 1951/2 - "South Wales Echo" 22nd December 1951

Souvenir Edition previewing the Welsh international at Cardiff, the headline proclaims 'Battle of the Century', a Broadsheet newspaper folded into 4, some wear and minor tearing

published in 1951

pages 06

Ref: PC27-np.19511222wa-swe - £45.00

 

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Springboks to Britain 1951/2 - "Souvenir Album" 18th January 1952

A post tour magazine supplement published by 'The Outspan', a South African weekly magazine. The supplement of 16 pages is the first of four covering the tour and including head & shoulder colour portraits of the Springbok tour party with a printed autograph below each photo. An extremely rare publication, this is the only one that we have ever seen. A 16 page colour magazine, size 36cm x 26 cm, in very good condition.

published in 1952

16 pages

Ref: PC06-bktrsa.mg-outspan19520218 - £95.00

 

 

1956

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Springboks to NZ 1956 - "The Mighty Springboks" by Syd Nicholls

A comprehensive pre-tour booklet with player information, previous tour infomation and many historical articles, a second-hand booklet in good condition, previous owners name in faded ink on top of the front cover, print error crease across the front cover. 

published in 1956

80 pages

Ref: bltrsa1956-nicholls.s - £36.00

 

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Springboks to NZ 1956 - "The Springboks in New Zealand 1956" published by Whitcome & Tombs

A pre-tour booklet with player information & photos and itinerary. A second hand booklet with folding creases and part of the itinerary inked in.  

published in 1956

16 pages

Ref: bltrsa1956-whitcombe.tombs - £19.00

 

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"Die All Blacks Trap Ons Vas" (The All Blacks Trample Us) by D Kamfer

The Springbok tour of New Zealand & Australia from the South African's point of view, text in Afrikaans, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1956

pages 224

Ref: bktrsa1956-kamfer -  £85.00

 

 

 

1960/1

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Springboks to Britain 1960/1 - "Souvenir Tour Programme"

Printed by D Walker, London, this 4 page fold over publication contains, player profiles, 7 player photos and the tour itinerary. A second-hand booklet with light wear and sticker mark to the front cover, generally the condition is good.

Published in 1960

4 pages

Ref: bltrsa1960-walker.d - £15.00

 

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Springboks to Britain & France 1960/1 - "Springboks in the Lions Den" by Maxwell Price

Comprehensive account of this full length tour of the British Isles and France by a travelling South African journalist, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper, the dust wrapper has some light wear but is generally in good condition. 

1st edition 1961

225 pages

 Ref: bktrsa1960-price.m - £29.00

 

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Springboks to Britain & France 1960/1 - "Springbok Glory" by JBG Thomas  

Wales' leading journalist reflects on the tour, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in very good condition.

1st edition 1961

pages 224

Ref: bktrsa1960-thomas.jbg.springbok.glory - £19.50

 

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Springboks to Britain & France 1960/1 - "Springbok Glory" by JBG Thomas  

Wales' leading journalist reflects on the tour, a second-hand hardback with light wear to the dust wrapper. SIGNED by JBG THOMAS

1st edition 1961

pages 224

Ref: bktrsa1960-thomas.jbg.s.bok.glory-au - £21.50

1965

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Springboks to NZ  & Australia 1965 - "The Bok Busters" by Terry McLean

A comprehensive account of this full length tour of Australia & New Zealand, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in good condition.

1st edition 1965

211 pages

Ref: bktrsa1965-mclean.t.bok.busters - £29.00

 

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Springboks to NZ & Australia 1965 - "Now is the Hour" by AC Parker

A match by match summary of the tour, rare, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in very good condition. 

1st edition 1965

258 pages

Ref: bktrsa65-parker.now.hour - £45.00

 

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Springboks to NZ  & Australia 1965

"Springbok Tour Review" - New Zealand Weekly News 30th June 1965

New Zealand Weekly News 30/6/65 "Training Sessions for Springboks in Australia" - an 8 page centre pages insert with 4 pages dedicated to the 1965 Springboks in Australia. Includes a double paage centre page poster of the squad, a Magazine pages in good condition

published in 1965

pages 08

Ref: PC27-mgtrsa19650630nz.wn - £15.00

 

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"Springbok '65" published by NZ Newspapers Ltd

Springboks to NZ  & Australia 1965 - Post tour pictorial booklet including a double centre page colour photo of the Springbok squad, a second-hand booklet in good condition

1st edition 1965

70 pages

Ref: bltrsa65-nzn.springbok65 - £14.00

 

  

 

1969/70

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Springboks to Britain 1969/70 - "Tour programme" unknown publisher

Player profiles, squad photo and full page photos of de Villiers and Bedford, a second-hand booklet with a name written on the front

Published in 1969

pages 08

Ref: bltrsa69-uk - £7.50

 

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Springboks 1969/70 - "There Was Also Some Rugby" by Wallace Reyburn

A tour disrupted by politics, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1970

182 pages

Ref: bktrsa69-reyburn.there.was.also -  £18.00

 

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Springboks to Britain 1969/70 - "Rugby Agter Doringdraad" by Gerhard Viviers

text in Afrikaans, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1970

pages 143

Ref: bktrsa1969-viviers - £20.00

 

1971

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Springboks to Australia 1971 - "The Unbeatables" by Kim Shippey

An extremley rare book on this tour which was severely disrupted by anti-apatheid protesters, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards which have some bumping to the corners.

1st edition 1971

pages150

Ref: bktrsa1971-shippey.k - £125.00

 

 

1981

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Springboks to NZ 1981 - "Springboks Under Siege" edited by Bryden & Colley

Includes the 1980 Lions to SA, 1981 Irish tour of South Africa & 1980 S American Jaguars tour, very well illustrated with good statistics, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards.

1st edition 1981

pages 160

Ref: bktrsa1981-bryden.colley -  £49.00

 

 

 

SPRINGBOKS - MULTIPLE TOUR BOOKS

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"Springboks In Wales" by John Billot

match by match accounts of the Springboks in Wales, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition 

1st Edition: 1974

Pages:  311

Ref: bktrsawamu-billot.1974-xb - £15.00

 

 

USA

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"United States of America Rugby Football Union Wales Tour 1987"

Published by the USA RFU, a pre-tour booklet with player profiles and photos and other information. A second-hand booklet in good condition

published in 1987

28 pages

Ref: bltrus1987 - £5.00

 

WALES

1950 & 1952 TRIPLE CROWNS

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JBG THOMAS - Editor - 1893-1952 Triple Crown Souvenir, published by the WRU and edited by JBG Thomas. A superb publication containing historical articles and information on all Wales' Triple Crowns up to 1952, there are many team photographs. Articles include "History of the Triple Crown" by JBG Thomas, "Memories of 1893 - 1900 by WJ 'Billy' Bancroft, "Playing in Three Triple Crown Sides" by Rhys Gabe, "Two Great Triple Crown Players - RM 'Dicky'Owen and WJ 'Billy' Trew by Pengragon, "The Game Today and in the Golden Era" by Tommy Vile, "Memories of 1911" by Billy Spiller, "A Great Victory and Narrow Failure in 1935-36" by Wilf Wooller, "1950 - Success at Last" by Billy Cleaver, "Leading Wales to Victory in Modern Times" by John Gwilliam, 48 pages. This is a secondhand copy in excellent condition.  

Ref: bltrwa1952tc-thomas.jbg-xb - £39.00

1969

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Wales to NZ 1969 - "Wales in New Zealand" with Alex Veysey

post tour pictorial booklet with additional newspaper reports, a second-hand booklet in good condition

published in 1969

pages 80

Ref: TC17-bltrwa1969-veysey - £19.00

 

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Wales tour of New Zealand 1969 scrapbook. A comprehensive compilation of newspaper cuttings from New Zealand newspapers covering this tour contained in a well put together scrapbook. It has a plain cover and 64 pages in total

Ref: AD02-bktrwa1969bknw - £49.00

 

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Wellington Evening Post, 12 page pre match broadsheet supplement to the Wellington v Wales game 1969. Front page full size Phil Bennett illustration, some great historical articles inside, alas half of one page is missing.

Ref B90-nptrwa1969-wellington - £15.00

1975

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Wales to Japan 1975 

Rugby Football Japan, pre tour special, Japanese text, a 48 page magazine including review of Japan tour of Australia,  a second-hand magazine in good condition

published in 1975

pages

Ref: bltrwa1975rr-25-1 - £35.00

1988

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Wales to NZ 1988

Rugby News - "Preview 88 - the Year of the Dragon. The Welsh are Coming"

Pre-season preview published by Rugby News, NZ. Previews Wales in New Zealand with player profiles and a review of the 1969 tour, previews the All Black tour of Australia & the domestic season in NZ. A second-hand booklet in good condition

published in 1988

pages 96

Ref: TC17-bltrwa1988rr-news - £12.00

 

1999

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Wales to Argentina 1999 - Rugby News (Argentina) Vol 3 No 123 

Argentinian newspaper style publication featuring a first test match report and photos and the team sheet for the 2nd test match. In very good condition, text in Spanish

published in 1999

12 pages

Ref: bltrwa1999arnprr-news.vol.3-123 - £5.00

2005

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Wales Grand Slam 2005 - "Grand Slam - Year of the Dragon" by Paul Rees

A well balanced view of the re-emergence of Welsh rugby, under the guidance of Mike Ruddock the men in red swept all before them aside in one of the greatest ever seasons. A secondhand hardback in very good condition.

published in 2005

224 pages

Ref: TL19-bktrwa2005gs-rees.p* - £15.00

 

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Wales Grand Slam 2005 - "Breathing Fire" by Team Wales

The Official Book of the 2005 Six Nations Champions - Living the Grand Slam Dream with Wales' Rugby Heroes

A superbly illustrated record of the 2005 Grand Slam season, 

published in 2005

224 pages

Ref: bktrwa2005gs-team.wales - £25.00

 

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"Wales Grand Slam 2005"

An official WRU publication with match reports and photographs. Well illustrated throughout. A secondhand book in very good condition.

published in 2005

128 pages

Ref: bktrwa2005gs-wru - £15.00

 

 

2008

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2008 "Grand Slam - The Exclusive Story in Pictures and Words" an official WRU publication

The official photographic record of the 2008 Grand Slam in book form, a fantastic pictorial souvenir of this great year in Welsh rugby. Pictures by the Huw Evans Picture Agency, edited by Simon Rimmer of the Welsh Rugby Union. A secondhand paperback in very good condition, as new !

published in 2008

167 pages

Ref: pbtrwa2008gsph-evans.h-xb - £15.00

 

 

 

WEST INDIES

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West Indies to England 2000 

Pre tour booklet for the first West Indies tour of the UK. A 20 page booklet which includes a look at rugby in the West Indies. A second-hand booklet in very good condition

published in 2000

20 pages

Ref: bltr-west.indies2000-en - £4.50

 

FIVE/SIX NATIONS PREVIEWS & REVIEWS
  

1978

PREVIEW

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"Carlsberg International Rugby Union Review 1978", a 38 page A4 size booklet previewing the 1978 five nations. includes a detailed report of the 1977 John Player Cup Final. A secondhand booklet with some light wear to the covers. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1978-carlsberg £5.00

1992

PREVIEW

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"Five Nations 92 - The Official BBC Sports magazine" - 130 pages published by the BBC. An in depth preview of the Five Nations tournament. A secondhand larger than A4 size magazine in good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1992-bbc - £8.00

1992

PREVIEW

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"Five Nations Special" - 16 pages, a Rugby News Magazine supplement sponsored by Burton. A secondhand A4 size magazine in good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1992-burton - £1.50

1993

PREVIEW

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"Rugby '93" - 146 pages published by Sporting World Publications. Preview of the 1993 Five Nations and other world rugby including an article by Richard Bath on Canadian rugby. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1993-rr93-sporting world - £8.00

1994

PREVIEW

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"Rugby '94 - Five Nations Fever" - 162 pages published by Sporting World Publications. Preview of 1994 Five Nations and other world rugby. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1994.sporting.world - £8.00

1995

PREVIEW

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"Rugby '95" - 146 pages, published by Sporting World Publications. Preview of the 1995 Five Nations and other world rugby. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1995.sporting.world - £8.00

1995

PREVIEW

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"Five Nations 1995" - 114 pages, published by Independent UK Sports Publications. A comprehensive, well illustrated preview of 1995 Five Nations. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1995.indpt.uk.sports.pubs - £6.50

1996

PREVIEW

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"Five Nations '96" - 114 pages, published by Independent Sports Publications. A comprehensive, well illustrated preview of 1996 Five Nations. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1996.indpt.sports.pubs - £6.50

1996

PREVIEW

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"The Five Nations Championship 1996" - 98 pages, published by Stonehart Sports Magazines. A well illustrated preview of the 1996 Five Nations. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1996.stonehart - £4.50

1997

PREVIEW

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"Grand Slam - Five Nations 1997 Special" - approx 40 pages, published by LCD Publishing. A well illustrated preview of the 1996 Five Nations. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1997.lcd - £4.50

1997

PREVIEW

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"Five Nations 97" - 98 pages, a Rugby News special edition. A well illustrated preview of the 1996 Five Nations. A secondhand larger than A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1997.brmg-rn - £5.00

1998

PREVIEW

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"The 1998 Five Nations Championship" - 60 pages, published by Sportsworld Ltd. Preview of 1998 Five Nations including detailed individual player profiles. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1998-t1fnc - £8.00

1998

PREVIEW

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"The Definitive Guide to the 1998 Five Nations", 88 pages, a Rugby World supplement. Includes player profiles, venue information etc. A secondhand smaller than A5 size booklet in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.1998.brmg-rw - £1.50

2000

GUIDE

96.jpg (90112 bytes) "A Fan's Guide to Wales and the Six Nations" - 82 pages, includes an interview with Graham Henry. A secondhand A5 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.2000-fans.guide.wales - £2.00

2001

PREVIEW

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"The 2001Six Nations Championship", 72 pages, published by Sports World, Dublin. Includes in depth player profiles. A secondhand A4 size booklet in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.2001-sports.world - £6.50

2002

GUIDE

95.jpg (104341 bytes) "A Fan's Guide to Wales and the Six Nations" - 50 pages. A secondhand A5 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.2002-fans.guide.wales - £2.00

2002

GUIDE

96.jpg (131359 bytes) "The Times Six Nations Handbook" - 50 pages. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.2002-times.handbook - £3.00

2004

PREVIEW

94.jpg (140188 bytes) "Six Nations Championship 2004" - 56 pages, published by Sportsworld Ltd. Preview of 2004 Six Nations including detailed individual player profiles. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.2004-snc2 - £8.00

2005

GUIDE

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"RBS Six Nations guide 2005", 28 pages, a supplement to the Sunday Telegraph, a  preview of the tournament in very good condition.

Ref: bltrtu-6N.2005-np-daily.telgph - £4.50

2005

GUIDE

92.jpg (82775 bytes) "Grand Tour" - 392 pages. Published in 2005 by Baytree Publishing Ltd. A detailed guide to the rugby cities of Europe. Focusing on the major venues of the six nations tournament this guide also contains information on the Heineken European Cup venues. A secondhand booklet in good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.2005-grand.tour - £7.00

2006

PREVIEW

93.jpg (108460 bytes) "The RBS Six Nations Hanbook" - 66 pages, published by 'The Times' detailed preview of the six nations tournament. A secondhand A5 size magazine in good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.2006-times - £4.50

2006

GUIDE

93.jpg (118711 bytes) "The RBS Six Nations 2006" - 128 pages, the official guide to the tournament, published by PPL Sport. A secondhand booklet in good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.2006-of-ppl - £8.50

2007

GUIDE

92.jpg (108630 bytes) "The RBS Six Nations 2007 Official Guide" - 104 pages, the official guide to the tournament, published by PPL Sport. A secondhand booklet in good condition. 

Ref: bltrtu-6N.2007-of-ppl - £8.50

 

MISC

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WALES v FRANCE, IRELAND v SCOTLAND 1927 - Match (French Sports Magazine) dated 1 Mar 1927 with a full front page photo of Wales v France international in Swansea. The magazine includes photos of Wales v France (2 photos) and Ireland v Scotland (2 photos) on the middle pages plus other rugby photos and match reports (text in French)  

Ref: ZL6-mgtrmi19270301fr-match - £45.00

 

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"On Tour"  by JBG Thomas

tours to Britain up to 1954, JBG's first book also claimed as "The first book ever prepared on the development of Rugby Football Tours "Kiwis", "Wallabies", "Springboks" and "All Blacks" with a foreword by Wilf Wooller, a second-hand hardback in good condition with small piece missing from spine of dust wrapper 

1st Edition: 1954

Pages: 192

Ref: bktrmi1954mutr-thomas.jbg.on.tour - £9.00

 

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"No Prisoners" by David Frost

A background to rugby touring, a look at the Lions, Springboks & All Blacks on tour, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st Edition: 1978

Pages:  143

Ref: bktrmi1978-frost.d.no.prisoners - £8.00

 

 

NON INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS

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Paeroa West (NZ) to USA 1977 - "West out West" by Peter J Reilly

A book covering the tour, both on and off the field activities, an interesting look at a rugby tour, a second-hand paperback with a coffee cup mark to front cover

1st edition 1977

pages 128

Ref: bltrnnus-reilly.pj-pb - £25.00

 

SCRAPBOOKS

SCRAPBOOK - 1955 Lions to South Africa - newspaper clippings from English language newspapers laid to book single sided - 36 pages, mostly photographic clippings

Ref: MC84-bktrbknwbr1955 -  £35.00 

 

 

 

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