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BRITISH & IRISH LIONS - History & Profiles of the British & Irish Lions
"British Lions" by John Griffiths | ||||
large format history of the British tourists from 1888 to 1990 | ||||
1st Edition 1990 | 221 pages | Ref: LA-bkhibr-griffiths1990british-xb - £25.00 |
"The History of the British & Irish Lions" by Clem Thomas | ||||
A comprehensive history of the Lions. | ||||
1st Edition 1996 | Pages: 269 | Ref: bkhibr-thomas1996-hibr** - £19.50 |
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 |
This section includes books and publications that primarily contain information about the English national rugby team, rugby played in England and the English national rugby union, the Rugby Football Union. For information about divisional rugby in England, British services, English counties, universities and clubs please click on the links below. |
ENGLISH NATIONAL & RFU HISTORIES
"Holborn To Mayfair - Volume 2" by Eric Watts Moses |
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A private printing by the RFU of the committee meeting minutes 1959-1970 - an inside note reads "Published by the Rugby Football Union for the strictly private use of members of the RFU Committee only". There are 57 members of the RFU committe so we are assuming that the printing of this book may be limited to as little as 100 copies. An extremely rare book that can only originate from an official source within the RFU. We believe it was published without a dust wrapper. There is some splitting to the top of the spine, apart from this the book is in good condition. |
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1st Edition: 1971 | 325 pages | Ref: bkhien.in-watts.moses1971holborn2 - £245.00 |
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ENGLAND - COUNTY, REGIONAL, SERVICES & UNIVERSITIES
YORKSHIRE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION - "In Memorium 1914 - 1919" |
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A 578 page memorial to the players of Yorkshire clubs who fell in the first world war. The first 270 pages act as a yearbook and historical record for the Yorkshire RFU. The remaining pages are dedicated to those killed in action, with single page plates of each player (see illustration) who fell during the first world war, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards, it is very unlikely to have ever had a dust wrapper. The spine on this book is damaged with some tape and glue repairs and a small piece missing from the bottom edge. | ||||
1st Edition: 1919 | 578 pages | Ref: PL65-bkhien.ou-yor1919memorium - £165.00 |
MULTIPLE CLUB HISTORIES
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"LONDON'S OLDEST RUGBY CLUBS " by Dick Tyson |
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This is a great book about all of those London-based Rugby football clubs that are over 100 years old - whether or not they are still with us. Superbly illustrated. a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in very good condition. |
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1st Edition: 2008 | 168 pages | Ref: LB-bkhien.cbmu-lon2008tyson - £49.00 | ||
CLUBS INCLUDED.............. BANK OF ENGLAND RFC, BART'S AND THE LONDON HOSPITALS RFC, BECKENHAM RFC, BLACKHEATH FC, BROMLEY RFC, BRUNEL UNIVERSITY/WEST LONDON INSTITUTE RFC, CHARLTON PARK RFC, CIVIL SERVICE FC, EALING FC, GUY'S, KING'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITALS RFC, HARLEQUINS FC, HARROW RFC, HSBC RFC, ILFORD WANDERERS RFC, IMPERIAL MEDICALS RFC, KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL RFC, KING'S COLLEGE SCHOOL OLD BOYS RFC, LONDON IRISH RFC, LONDON SCOTTISH FC, LONDON SOCIETY OF RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION REFEREES, LONDON WELSH RFC, OLD ALLEYNIANS RFC, OLD BLUES RFC, OLD DUNSTONIANS RFC, OLD HAILEYBURIANS RFC, OLD LEYSIANS FC, OLD MERCHANT TAYLORS' RFC, OLD MILLHILLIANS RFC, OLD PAULINES FC, OLD WHITGIFTIAN RFC, PARK HOUSE FC, QUINTIN RFC, RAVENS RFC, RICHMOND FC, ROSSLYN PARK RFC, ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND RFC, ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY RFC, ROYAL SCHOOL OF MINES RFC, SAINT GEORGE'S HOSPITAL RFC, SARACENS RFC, SIDCUP RFC, STREATHAM-CROYDON RFC, SUTTON AND EPSOM RFC, TWICKENHAM FC, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OLD BOYS RFC, UPPER CLAPTON FC, WANSTEAD RFC, WASPS FC, WESTCOMBE PARK RFC, WIMBLEDON RFC |
SINGLE CLUB HISTORIES
"THE BRISTOL FOOTBALL CLUB JUBILEE BOOK" | ||||
Early history of West Country giants, a second-hand paperback in good condition | ||||
1938 |
Pages: 102 | Ref: PL65-bkhiencb-brs1938jubilee-pb - £95.00 |
CLIFTON RFC - "History of the Clifton Rugby Football Club" - by Frank C Hawkins | ||||
Limited Edition (No 88 of 200) history of Somerset side. published in 1909 by Bristol Times & Mirror Ltd. A very rare publication. It is very unlikely that a dust wrapper was issued with this book, a Second hardback with illustrated boards, no dust wrapper, some light wear to the covers, medium foxing throughout | ||||
Published in 1909 |
Pages: 200 | Ref: bkhien.cb-clifton1909hawkins - £650.00 |
CLIFTON RFC - "Fifty Years with the Clifton Rugby Football Club" - by Frank C Hawkins and E Seymour Bell | ||||
Fabulous history of Somerset club, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition, no dust wrapper | ||||
Published in 1922 | Pages: 172 | Ref: bkhien.cb-clifton1922hawkins - £160.00 |
CLIFTON RFC - "One Hundred Years with the Clifton Rugby Football Club" - edited by Horrace Hutt | ||||
Centenary history of this well chronicled club. Limited edition (total number published unknown), a second hardback with illustrated boards, no dust wrapper | ||||
Published in 1972 |
116 pages | Ref: bkhien.cb-clifton1972hutt - £35.00 |
"DENSTONE RFC" - by JA ADAMSON | ||||
A secondhand hardback without dust wrapper, illustrated boards | ||||
1st Edition: 1947 | Pages: 121 | Ref: bkhien.cb-denstone1947adamson - £50.00 |
GOSFORTH - "1877 - 1977" |
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Brief official illustrated club history, a second-hand booklet in good condition | ||||
Published in 1977 | 16 pages | Ref: bkhien,cb-gosforth1977-cnbl - £16.00 |
LEAMINGTON RUFC - "1926-1976" by BC Harrison CBE |
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Nice history of a Midlands club side complimented with many photos. A secondhand booklet in good condition | ||||
Published in 1976 | 84 pages | Ref: bkhien.cb-leamington1976-bl - £26.00 |
MORLEY - "Centenary Brochure 1978" |
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A well illustrated club history of a Yorkshire team, a secondhand A4 size booklet in good condition |
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Published in 1978 |
40 pages | Ref: bkhien.cb-mor1978-cnbl - £24.00 |
OLD ALLEYNIANS - "OLD ALLEYNIAN RFC 1898 - 1948" | ||||
nicely bound old boys history, a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper, illustrated boards | ||||
1st Edition: 1948 | 182 pages | Ref: bkhien.cb-old.alleynian1948** - £45.00 |
RECORDS OF THE OLD UPPINGHAMIAN FOOTBALL CLUB | ||||
A secondhand hardback book with in very good condition | ||||
published in 1913 | 132 pages | Ref: PL65-bkhien.cb-old.uppinghamian1913 - £175.00 |
SALCOMBE RFC 1888 - 1988 CENTENARY | ||||
A secondhand booklet in good condition with a single crease | ||||
published in 1988 | 32 pages | Ref: bkhien.cb-salcombe1988-bl - £10.00 |
TORQUAY RFC - "1875 to 1975" |
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A compact well illustrated centenary history of a Devon county English club side, A second hand booklet generally in good condition but with the covers creased. |
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Published in 1975 |
84 pages | Ref: PL65-bkhien.cb-torquay1975-bl - £24.00 |
"L'EQUIPE - XV de FRANCE - La Tournoi a la Une" | |||
A selection of A4 size reproduction newspaper front pages for historic French victories accompanied by an A4 size book with information on each match. All items are contained in a printed presentation box. | |||
published in 2006 | 30 pages | Ref: PC33-bkhifr-lequipe2006une-bn - £45.00 |
IRISH CLUB & PROVINCIAL
MEN IN BLACK by Chester & McMillan. | ||||
Match by match history of the New Zealand All Blacks. In depth well illustrated reports of each international match played by New Zealand. This is an invaluable publication for the All Black supporter - For the Luxury Leather Bound Limited Edition version of this book visit the New Zealand page, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition | ||||
1st edition 1978 |
390 pages |
Ref: bkhinz-chester1978men-wt1370** - £25.00 |
"CENTENARY" by Chester & McMillan | ||||
100 years of New Zealand rugby, 2nd of the All Black Trilogy 592 page large format book published in 1984 For the Luxury Leather Bound Limited Edition version of this book visit the New Zealand page, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition |
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1st Edition: 1984 | Pages: 592 | Ref: bkhinz-chester1984-cn* - £25.00 |
"They Played for New Zealand" by Arthur C Swan & Arthur H Carman |
A listing of All Blacks, details each game they played as All Blacks including non test matches and All Blacks. First published in 1947 the book was updated in 3 further editions 1964, 1972 & 1981. Arthur Carman took over as editor of this publication with the 1981 edition. Please see below for available editions. |
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"Up Front" by Graeme Barrow | ||||
The story of the All Black scrum, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in very good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1985 | 106 pages | Ref: bkhinz-barrow1985front - £12.00 |
NEW ZEALAND - PROVINCIAL & REPRESENTATIVE
See also Ranfurly Shield for NZ Provincial histories
EDEN RFC "Blood, sweat and Cheers" by SW Foster |
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50 year history of Auckland club, a second-hand brochure in good condition | ||||
Published in 1972 |
Pages: 96 | Ref: bkhinzcb-eden1972blood-bl - £25.00 |
MANUREWA RFC - "75th Jubilee" |
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2 part history of NZ club, 2 second-hand brochures in good condition | ||||
Published in 1996 |
50 & 64 pages | Ref: bkhinzcb-manurewa1996.75.blst2 - £15.00 |
NELSON RFC - "100 Years of Rugby" by WA Reed | ||||
NZ oldest rugby club, a second-hand paperback in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1970 | Pages: 190 | Ref: bkhinz.cb-nelson1970reed-pb - £19.00 |
ORIENTAL-RONGOTAI - "Ories, 100 Years" | ||||
Centenary history of Wellington (NZ) club, a second-hand brochure in good condition | ||||
Published in 1988 |
Pages: 68 | Ref: bkhinzcb-ories1988.100-bl - £12.00 |
SUBURBS RFC - "1949-1998" | ||||
Canterbury club, a second-hand brochure in good condition | ||||
Published in 1998 |
Pages: 32 | Ref: bkhinzcb-suburbs1998.50-bl - £8.00 |
SAMOA - sold out
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FOR BOOKS ON SCOTLAND'S FIVE NATIONS CAMPAIGNS & TOURS - CLICK HERE
GLASGOW HIGH/KELVINSIDE. - "Chocolate & Gold" by J.C.H Ireland |
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a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1984 | Pages: 288 | Ref: bkhisccb-glasgow.high1984ireland* - £24.00 |
HAWICK LINDEN RFC - 75 years, 1921 - 1996 | ||||
a second-hand booklet in good condition | ||||
Published in 1996 |
Pages: 64 | Ref: bkhisccb-hawick.linden1996.75-bl - £7.00 |
WATSONIANS - "The Watsonian Football Club 1875-1975" | ||||
Centenary history of an Edinburgh club. A second hand booklet in good condition | ||||
published in 1975 | 88pages | bkhisccb-wat1975-cnhibl* - £24.00 |
SOUTH AFRICA (including Rhodesia/Zimbabwe & Namibia)
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'Invictus' - The Film of 'Playing the Enemy' starring Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela & Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar. Directed by Clint Eastwood Rugby Relics are proud to have supplied many props for the film. Our website has also acted as a major source of information for the costume and set designers of the film.
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"Springbok Saga" by Chris Greyvenstein | ||||
An illustrated history from 1891 - a nice
chronological history of South African rugby looking at all the major
tours. A secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition.
Signed by the 1983 South African Schools Invitation squad. 31 signatures in total. |
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2nd edition: 1978 | Pages: 287 | Ref: TL7-bkhisa-greyvenstein1978springbok-au.31 - £75.00 |
South Africa - Springbok Saga by Chris Greyvenstein signed by 41 former Springboks |
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The book is a
well illustrated
history of South African rugby from it's beginnings to the early 1990s.
This edition has had the
autographs of 41 former Springboks added to the half title and facing page.
The autographs, which are on labels
were collected by editor Keith Clayton while he was compiling his
outstanding book 'Danie Craven's - Legends of Springbok Rugby'. There is a
great mix of old and new Springboks with players from the 1930s to 1980s
included in the selection. The 41 former
Springboks
whose signatures have been added to this book are as follows:
Gerald
Bosch, Theuns Briers, Louis Babrow, George Daneel, Boland Coetzee, Willie
du Plessis, Carel du Plessis,
Michael du Plessis, Floris Duvenage, Geoff Gray, Joggie
Jansen, Rob Louw, Gerrie Germishuys, Bubbles Koch, Butch Lochner, Flappie
Lochner, Ian McCallum, Pat Montini, Ray Mordt, Gysie Pienaar, Louis
Moolman, Cecil Moss, Jeremy Nel, Tiny Naude, Daan Retief, Wilf Rosenberg,
Uli Schmidt, Gert Smal, Fred Smollan, Dawie Snyman, Errol Tobias, Freddie
Turner, Clive Ulyate, Jack van der Schyff, JC van der Westhuizen, Moaner
van Heerden, Frank Waring, Tom van Vollenhoven, Piston van Wyk, Harry Newton Walker The book is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing that the autographs are original and authentic. Ref: DPR-bkhisa-greyvenstein81.ed4-auxb - £115.00
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"Bishop's Rugby - A History" by Paul Dobson | |||
Outstanding South African College Rugby History, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper | |||
1st Edition: 1990 | Pages: 288 | Ref: bkhisacb-bishops1990dobson - £25.00 |
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN - "The Varsity Spirit" by BABROW/STENT | ||||
a second-hand hardback, some nicks to dust wrapper | ||||
1st Edition: 1963 | Pages: 144 | Ref: bkhisacb-cape.twn-un1963babrow* - £25.00 |
WELSH RUGBY HISTORIES |
For histories of the Welsh National team, regional and county teams and Welsh clubs please click on the link below |
HISTORIES FROM OTHER COUNTRIES - CZECH REP - FIJI - ITALY - MALAYSIA - USA
SLAVIA PRAHA - "Je Nam 50 1927 - 1977" | ||||
History of top Czech Republic side, a second-hand booklet in good condition. | ||||
Published in 1977 |
Pages: 80 | Ref: bkhiot-slavia.praha1977-bl - £35.00 |
HISTORY OF RUGBY LAWS
For Laws relating to individual years, for example the 1976-77 season, please visit the Handbooks section on the Rugby Annuals page and purchase an individual handbook or 'laws' handbook relating to the season you require. To view individual year handbooks please CLICK HERE |
"History of the Laws of Rugby Football " by Admiral Sir Percy Royds | ||||
A comprehensive history of the Laws of Rugby Union. Each law is broken down into the years where changes took place and each change is detailed. Also listed are proposals for changes that were not adopted. This is the best reference work for the formative years of the laws of Rugby Football and Union after the first laws were written in 1845. It is very unlikely that this book was published with a dust wrapper. This is a secondhand hardback, there is some very light wear to the corners, generally the condition is very good. | ||||
1st Edition: 1949 | 241 pages | Ref: bkhilw-royds1949-hilwrr.xb - £195.00 |
HISTORIES OF TOURNAMENTS AND OTHER COMPETITIONS
FLOODLIT ALLIANCE - WALES
HONG KONG SEVENS
HONG KONG SEVENS - "The Hong Kong Sevens" by Kevin Sinclair | ||||
a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1985 | Pages: 147 | Ref: bkhitu-sinclair1985-sbho - £19.00 |
RANFURLY SHIELD - "The Record of Ranfurly Shield Rugby 1902 - 1930" by AH CARMAN | ||||
a second-hand booklet in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1930 | Pages: 32 | Ref: bkhitu-carman1930ranfurly-bl - £25.00 |
RANFURLY SHIELD - "The Log o' Wood" by Arthur Swan | ||||
History of the Ranfurly Shield, a second-hand paperback in good condition | ||||
Published in 1960 |
Pages: 152 | Ref: bkhitu-ranfurly1960swan.log-pb* - £9.00 |
RUGBY WORLD CUP - "Rugby Disunion" by Derek Wyatt |
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The making of three world cups 1987, 1991 & 1995. The early days of RWC, the author looks at the tournament on the playing fields and also looks at the financial side of things, how the tournament struggled to make ends meet in the early days and also the political wrangling, an interesting and eye opening read, a second-hand book with dust wrapper in good condition | ||||
Published in 1995 |
Pages: 223 | Ref bkhitu-wyatt1995disunion-wc - £10.00 |
For publications relating to individual Rugby World Cup Tournaments please vist the Rugby World Cup page. Click on the links below to see publications available for past Rugby World Cup tournaments.
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AUSTRALIA - BRITISH & IRISH LIONS - ENGLAND - FIJI - FRANCE - IRELAND - ITALY - NEW ZEALAND - SCOTLAND - SOUTH AFRICA - USA - WALES 1823 to 1914 - 1915 to 1939 - 1940 to 1959 - 1960 + EARLY RUGBY - MODERN HISTORIES - GROUNDS - TOURNAMENTS/COMPETITIONS - ANTHOLOGIES - HISTORIES MISC - REFERENCE
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EARLY RUGBY 1780 - 1914
These are the early works published on the sport of Rugby Football. Most contain historical, coaching and instructional information, all have comments relating to the period in which the book was published, these books are a route map on how the game has developed through the ages. |
"Tom Brown's Schooldays" by Thomas Hughes | ||||
First published in 1857. This classic schoolboy fiction includes a chapter with a description of how the game was played at Rugby School circa 1840, a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper. This edition has an lengthy introduction that provides a part analysis of the novel including the rugby match. It also identifies pupils whom Hughes based his original characters on. An excellent resource for a Rugby historian. With photographic plates and illustrations. This is a 1923 reprint of the 1913 edition of this book. | ||||
This Edition: 1923 | 324 pages | Ref: bkhi1923hughes.tom.browns - £75.00 |
Illustration from Tom Brown's Schooldays
"Athletics & Football" by Montague Shearman - Badminton Library |
First published
in 1887, four editions exist of this early history
(1887, 1888, 1889 & 1894). The book is split
into two parts Athletics (265 pages) and Football (142 pages) this is a very good early history of all forms of
football, Rugby (40 pages), Soccer (30 pages), and includes
the different school games, Eton, Harrow, Winchester, as well as mediaeval
football. The work also includes chapters on rugby coaching. According the
the "Origin of Rugby Football" booklet that named Webb-Ellis as
the inventor of rugby this book was incorrect in its conclusion that the
game of Rugby started as folk football.
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1889 - "Rugby Football " by Harry Vassall | ||||
The All England Series, published by George Bell and Sons. A mainly instructional book with an additional chapter on professionalism by Arthur Budd and the bye-laws of the Rugby Football Union. This book is good condition with one or two very small defects on front cover and foxing to the adverts on the inside cover. This is the first edition of this book which was subsequently published in 1895 & 1909, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards | ||||
1st Edition: 1889 | 73 pages | Ref: bkhi1889-vassall - £995.00 |
1892 - "FOOTBALL - THE RUGBY UNION GAME" - Rev F Marshall (Editor) |
"FOOTBALL - THE RUGBY UNION GAME" - Rev F Marshall (Editor) - with special chapters by AG Guillemard, G Rowland Hill, H Vassall, Arthur Budd, HH Almon, CJB Marriott and W Cail, etc. etc. - published by Cassell and Company Ltd. This is the classic 19th century history and the earliest published complete history of the game. The early chapters (click on contents, top row of illustrations to view the chapters in the book) include a history of the origin of the game. It includes the various games played at the public schools of Rugby, Eton, Harrow, Winchester and the Scottish Schools. Histories of the the formation of the English, Scottish, Irish & Welsh Unions appear in various chapters throughout the book as well as lengthy chapters of rugby at Oxbridge. Other important chapters include overseas tours, international matches & players. The book is superbly illustrated throughout with many photos of teams and individuals, (see list of illustrations). It has illustrated boards, it is very unlikely this book was ever published with a dust wrapper. The book was published in three editions, 1892, 1894 & 1925 Please see below for editions currently available:- |
1892 -
1st Edition - "Football - The
Rugby Union Game" by Rev F Marshall (Editor) -
First Edition - published in 1892 - 515 pages - a copy in good condition, there are some signs of
light wear to the
edges of the covers and a previous owner has signed his name on half title
page. Overall this is a
good copy of this fantastic
history.
Ref: bkhi1892-marshall-ed.1 - £195.00 |
1925
- 3rd Edition "Football - The
Rugby Union Game" by the late Rev F Marshall (Editor) & Leonard
Tosswill - Revised and updated edition - published
- 399 pages Condensed version of the 1894 edition, updated to include 1924 All
Blacks tour etc.
This is an interesting historical copy, a Christmas gift from 'Ambrose' to 'Shaker' (Newport and Wales, Rosslyn Park and Army, R.A. and London Welsh). A photograph of a soldier in uniform has also been added together with another inscription (faded). Some research would be needed to identify these players. The book is in nice condition with some light foxing. Overall this is a very good copy of this outstanding history. Ref: bkhi1925-marshall-ed3* - £75.00 |
"Rugby Football" by B Fletcher Robinson - The Isthmian Library, No 1 | ||||
A general book on rugby featuring the history of the game, coaching, chapters include rugby in schools. Nurseries of football in England and Scotland, the future of Rugby Football, photographs and illustrations, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards, there is some light wear to the covers of this edition and light internal foxing throughout. | ||||
1st Edition: 1896 | 338 pages | Ref: bkhi1896-fletcher-fffo - £150.00 |
1896 - TWO THREE QUARTERS & OTHER VULGAR FRACTIONS "A FOOTBALL FANTASY" by WS Douglas published by Gay & Bird, London 1896 A previously un-catalogued* fictional tale, the story revolving around football played under 'Rugby rules'. The book opens with a discussion between Digby Harrison and Miss Champion in the grandstand about the placing of the ball and players being allowed to charge the kicker. The plot then revolves around 'football' throughout the story. The 186 page book was formerly part of the library of H.M.S Newcastle. The spine has a small part missing to the bottom. The inside cover has a Montevideo, Uruguay, booksellers label and a HMS Newcastle library sticker. *The book does not appear in either Jenkins Rugby Compendium or McLaren's handbook of Rugby Literature. It is therefore an extremely rare publication relating to rugby football. Ref: TC6-bkfc1896-douglas.ws - £1450.00
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1897
- "The
Origin of Rugby
Football" Report (with appendices) of the sub-committee of the Old
Rugbeian Society - appointed in July 1895
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In
1887, Montague Shearman's book 'Athletics and Football' suggested that the
game of Football played in Rugby School was a direct descendant of 'original football'
the type played in towns across England. Subsequent editions including one
dated 1894 repeated this claim while the second edition of the Rev Marshall's
book on Rugby Union also dated 1894 claimed the game of Rugby Football was
invented by the Romans. The Old Rugbeian Society were
keen to discredit both opinions however Old Rugbeians had contributed many
chapters to Marshall's edited work and to discredit Marshall's book would have
placed doubt on their own contributions. Early investigations into the origin of
Rugby Football were completed by Henry Francis Wilson, before the Old Rugbeian
Society set up a sub-committee whose sole purpose was to place the origin of
Rugby Football at Rugby School.
The content of the report set about disproving Shearman's analysis of Rugby Football's origin and to confirm the origin of 'Rugby Football' as having been invented at Rugby School. This report was commissioned in 1895 and published in 1897. It is without doubt one of the most important, if not THE most important book in the recorded history of Rugby Football. It is also one of sports greatest confidence tricks. In naming the William Webb Ellis event as the origin of Rugby Football, the conclusion of this book even though it is blatantly incorrect is still championed by the governing body of the sport today. The report misrepresents the work of Matthew Bloxam, saying that he named Webb Ellis as the inventor of rugby. The truth however is that Bloxam, believed that Ellis was playing the same game that he played during his time at the school in the early 1800s. He only mentioned that Webb Ellis initiated the change in one of the rules, therefore the game that Webb Ellis played, a form of 'football' played only at Rugby School, existed long before Ellis was a pupil there. This game of ' football' should not be confused with modern day 'football' (Association Football) which was created in 1863. This book was published with a soft cover in very limited numbers. This edition has the former owner's name written on the front cover and a small corner missing from the top right. The former owner of this book being none other than Les Gracie whose greatest moment of triumph on the rugby field came exactly 100 years later than Webb-Ellis' is reputed to have ran with the ball. Captaining Scotland at Cardiff in 1923 Gracie scored a brilliant try with just two minutes remaining on the clock to record the first Scottish win in Cardiff since 1890. The crowd then carried him shoulder high from the field and the match is is recorded in the annals of rugby history as 'Gracie's Match' ARCHIBALD LESLIE “BILL” GRACIE was born in Colombo in October 1896, the son of missionaries. He was educated at Eltham College and Jesus College, Oxford. In December 1915 he joined the Inns of Court Regiment and in November 1916 he was commissioned into the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. He was demobilized in 1920. The book is sold together with the hardcover signed limited edition book 'Understanding the Origin and Evolution of Sport' - Volume 1 - Rugby Union' by Dai Richards which dedicates three chapters to the report giving an in depth analysis of its contents with additional information relating to the correspondence of the former pupils contained in the report. The 1897 report is an extremely rare and important publication. |
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1st Edition: 1897 | 50 pages | Ref: LB-bkhi.pb1897-old.rugbeians-ep - £3450.00 |
1898 - "Rugby Football " by Harry Vassall & Arthur Budd | ||||
The All England Series, published by George Bell and Sons. A mainly instructional book with additional chapters on professionalism, refereeing & the Northern Union. This book is in excellent condition with one or two very small defects on front cover and distributors stamp on inside cover. This is the second edition of this book, the previous edition was published in 1889. Very rare, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards | ||||
2nd Edition: 1898 | Pages: 78 | Ref: bkhi1898-vassall - £850.00 |
1903 - "Rugby Union Football" by Capt Phillip Trevor | ||||
Published in London by Chapman & Hall. A nicely illustrated front cover. An interesting selection of rugby topics from professionalism to positional play. There is an excellent section on "leading football clubs - their record and chief players", a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards, no dust wrapper, it's very unlikely there was ever one issued with this book, there is some foxing to the pages but overall this is a nice copy . | ||||
1st Edition: 1903 | Pages: 278 | Ref: bkhi1903-trevor - £195.00 |
1904 - "RUGBY FOOTBALL" by Jerome J Rahilly (London Irish RFC) | ||||
An early coaching book with some historical chapters, it starts off with a short history of the game and ends with a chapter on Rugby in other countries. Other chapters include "The Style of Play", "The Player" , "The Captain" and "Training for football", interesting sections on diet, drinking and smoking, Rahilly states "Confirmed smokers may be made seriously ill if they suddenly give up their accustomed pipe after meals, they should on no account be urged to do so". Includes the "Rules of the Game", a superbly illustrated front cover, very unlikely a dust jacket was issued with this book. Published by C Arthur Pearson, London, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition | ||||
1st Edition - 1904 | Pages 123pp | Ref: bkhi1904-rahilly - £450.00 |
1907 - "Modern Rugby Football" by AH Baskerville | |||
A coaching book by the man who was responsible for the 'All Golds', New Zealand's first Rugby League team. The focus of the book however is rugby union with the main emphasis the method of play of the 1905/6 All Black Originals captained by Dave Gallaher. A secondhand hardback with illustrated boards, there is a small mark (see illustration) to the front cover, the binding is nice and tight and there is very little foxing to the pages. | |||
First Edition: 1907 | 128 pages | Ref: bkhi1907-baskerville-mo - £495.00 |
"The Modern Rugby Game " by E Gwyn Nicholls | ||||
A book by Welsh captain Gwyn Nicholls published by 'Health & Strength' in 1908, titled "The Modern Rugby Game". Primarily a coaching book Nicholls draws on his personal experiences as a player to highlight the various facets of the game. Includes a detailed description of the scrum tactics that 'stole' the loosehead from the All Blacks. It is very unlikely that this book was published with a dust wrapper. A secondhand hard back book with illustrated covers in pristine condition. | ||||
1st Edition: 1908 | 96 pages | Ref: bkhi1908-nicholls.modern - £375.00 |
"Rugby Union Football, International, North v South and Inter-University Matches 1870 - 1912 by LM Holden | ||||
A book of British rugby statistics, teams and results of international matches, the Varsity match and England North v South trial matches. This particular book is a presentation edition dated March 1914 from Clifford Collard of the Athletic News to Stewart Caine of Birkenhead. There is lengthy inscription to the endpapers detailing this. Collard is mentioned in the preface as assisting with the compilation of the book. A secondhand hardback with illustrated boards, Generally the condition is good. noted faults include a small repair to the spine. | ||||
1st Edition: 1913 | 224 pages | Ref: PL65-bkhi1913-holden - £275.00 |
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"Rugby Football Internationals Roll of Honour" by EHD Sewell | ||||
A tribute to the rugby internationals who died during the Great War 1914 - 1919. Photographs and biographies of each player containing details of their rugby careers and war record. Includes some of the games great names, Ronald Poulton-Palmer, Edgar Mobbs, Bedell-Sivright, Charlie Pritchard. Obituaries of players from the following countries, England (26), Scotland (30), Wales (11), Ireland (9), New Zealand (9), South Africa (4), 89 in total. A beautiful publication with illustrated boards, a second-hand hardback in good condition. Noted faults: the spine is completely torn on one edge and loose with partial loss to the top affecting the title. | ||||
1st Edition 1919 |
237 pages |
Ref: PL65-bkbipl.mimu-sewell1919honour.xb - £750.00 |
1920 - "Rugby Football - How to Succeed" by HBT Wakelam |
A coaching & instructional manual, published by Evans Brothers Ltd, London in several editions from 1920. Published with the approval of the Rugby Football Union, very well illustrated with photos from major matches at Twickenham. Please see below for editions available:- |
1921 - "Some Notes On Rugby Football" collected from various sources by Rev H Ewbank |
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The Rev H Ewbank was the captain of Cumberland 1907 - 1920. He put together this 4 page booklet of advice, copies could be purchased from Mr A Smith of Sheffield, price twopence. In the notes for the half backs it states "His first duty is to pass". This is a 'specimen edition' containing additional 'training' information. A foolscap size four page pamphlet with heavy folding creases. | ||||
published approx 1921 | 4 pages | F78-3-bkhi1921-ewbank - £25.00 |
1921 - "Rugby Football Up To Date" by EHD Sewell |
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An outstanding look at rugby present and past by leading authors and former players. Sewell here is acting as edtior and he puts together a line up second to none. The following contribute chapters or sections to the book: Gwyn Nicholls (Wales), Teddy Morgan (Wales), HT Gamlin (England), CH Pillman (England) TH Vile (Wales), WJ Martin (Wales), LT Col WSD Craven, JC Jenkins (Wales), Dr LQ Bulger (Ireland), PJ Edbdon (England), The Bishop of BVloemfontein (Oxford), CD Stuart, Dr EB Turner, Emile de Lissa, EW Ballantine, CF Rutherford, CJ Wray. A comprehensive history (Illustrated contents pages and part of Emile de Lissa's chapter on Barbarian Rugby), an out of print hardback with illustrated boards, no dust wrapper. This copy has a lengthy inscription on the front endpapers (blank page). |
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1st Edition: 1921 | 368 pages | Ref: bkhi1921-sewell.date - £75.00 |
1922 - "First Steps to Rugby Football" by WD Gibbon (Alleyniensis) | ||||
A coaching manual for the 1920s player, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper in good condition. | ||||
1st Edition: 1922 | 128 pages | Ref: bkhi1922-gibbon.first - £55.00 |
1922 - "Rugby Football" by DR Gent | ||||
Book by Gloucester & England scrum half Dai Gent, mostly coaching, a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper, good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1922 |
Pages: 224 |
Ref: bkhi1922-gent - £ 39.00 |
1923 - "Rugby Union Football" by Col Phillip Trevor |
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Update to the 1903 book, the first chapter "Rugger For Girls" Col Trevor describes a match he had refereed between two female sides, women's rugby was unheard of at the time but Trevor stick's his neck out and calls for a women's league. The book includes advice and information for players, referees and administrators, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper. Rarely found with a dust wrapper. | ||||
1st Edition: 1923 | 248 pages | Ref: bkhi1923-trevor-rruofo.ycwiduwp - £175.00 |
1924 - "Modern Rugby Football" by CJB Marriott | ||||
a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper that has a small piece missing from the spine. | ||||
1st Edition: 1924 | Pages: 138 | Ref: bkhi1924-marriott-ycwiduwp** - £65.00 |
1924 - "Modern Rugby Football" by CJB Marriot | ||||
a second-hand hardback with out a dust wrapper | ||||
1st Edition: 1924 | Pages: 138 | Ref: bkhi1924-marriott-ycnnduwp* - £25.00 |
1924 - "RUGBY FOOTBALL and How to Play it" by WJA Davies (captain of the England XV 1920-23) |
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A coaching book with good historical content. Including chapters on "Memories of Great International Matches", "Navy's Proud Record" and post and pre-war (World War I) rugby.. WJA Davies captain of England and the Royal Navy XVs gives his view on how the game should be played championing Poulton-Palmer's three-quarter system and French rugby of the early 1920s. Published by Webster's of London - this book is almost impossible to find with a dust wrapper, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper, there notations and ticks to the first few pages. | ||||
1st Edition - 1924 | Pages - 254 | Ref bkhi1924-davies.wja-ycnnduwp* - £19.00 |
1925 - "Rugby Football-Hints On How To Play It" by LR Tosswill | ||||
A coaching book with some nice photographs taken from early 1920s French, Irish & Welsh matches, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper | ||||
1st Edition: 1925 | 128 pages | Ref: bkhi1925-tosswill.hints-ycnnduwp** - £75.00 |
1925 - "Rugger" by AT Young | ||||
A pocket size coaching book, a second-hand hardback in good condition without a dust wrapper | ||||
1st Edition: 1925 | 88 pages | Ref: bkhi1925-young.rugger - £75.00 |
1926 - "A Text Book on Rugby Football" by IMB Stuart | ||||
well illustrated coaching manual by Irish international, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper, former owners name & sticker on front endpaper, generally very good condition. | ||||
1st Edition: 1926 | 135 pages | Ref: bkhi1926-stuart-ycwiduwp** - £45.00 |
1926 - "A Text Book on Rugby Football" by IMB Stuart | ||||
well illustrated coaching manual by Irish international, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper | ||||
1st Edition: 1926 | Pages: 135 | Ref: TL104-RR-bkhi1926-stuart.text-ycnnduwp* - £18.00 |
1927 - "Rugger" by Wakefield & Marshall |
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A general book on rugby with views and comments of players, personalities and issues of the period, a large section on coaching includes techniques rather than positions, this is how to play the game by England's Grand Slam captain Wavell Wakefield, the most successful and celebrated British player of the 1920s, supplementary information includes club histories, laws of the game, international & player records, an out of print secondhand hardback without a dust wrapper. Noted faults, light wear to the dust wrapper and heavy foxing to the blank front and back pages. |
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1st Edition: 1927 | Pages: 491 | Ref: bkhi1927-wakefield.rugger-ycnnduwp* - £40.00 |
1927 - "Rugger" by Wakefield & Marshall |
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A general book on rugby with views and comments of players, personalities and issues of the period, a large section on coaching includes techniques rather than positions, this is how to play the game by England's Grand Slam captain Wavell Wakefield, the most successful and celebrated British player of the 1920s, supplementary information includes club histories, laws of the game, international & player records, an out of print secondhand hardback without a dust wrapper. Noted faults: foxing to the blank front and back pages. SIGNED BY WAVELL WAKEFIELD TO THE INSIDE BLANK PAGES |
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1st Edition: 1927 | Pages: 491 | Ref: PL65-bkhi1927-wakefield.rugger-au - £70.00 |
1928 - "RUGBY FOOTBALL" by WJA Davies (captain of the England XV 1920-23) |
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A coaching book with some historical content. An abridged version of Davies' 1924 volume "Rugby Football and How to Play it". |
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published in 1928 | 160 pages | Ref bkhi1928-davies-rrfo-ycnnduwp* - £19.00 |
1928 - "Rugby Football" by W Livingstone Irwin |
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A coaching & instructional book, includes chapters on refereeing and captaincy, A very rare publication, published by Warne & Co, London, a second-hand paperback with some loss to the spine and light wear to the front cover. |
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1st Edition: 1928 | Pages: 64 | Ref: bkhi1928-irwin-pb - £125.00 |
1930 - "Twickenham Calling" by HBT Wakelam | ||||
"A book for players and spectators of rugby football". Mainly a coaching book but the last two chapters deal with the development of the game in the early part of the 20th century, Nicholls & Gallaher etc, a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1930 | Pages: 165 | Ref: bkhi1930-wakelam.twickenham-yvnnduwp** - £40.00 |
1930 - "Rugger" by Wakefield & Marshall |
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A general book on rugby with views and comments of players, personalities and issues of the period, a large section on coaching includes techniques rather than positions, this is how to play the game by England's Grand Slam captain Wavell Wakefield, the most successful and celebrated British player of the 1920s,. Supplementary information includes club histories, laws of the game, international & player records. An out of print hardback book without a dust wrapper. (overall condition: good - noted faults: small split to the top of the spine) |
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New and cheaper edition, published Sept 1930 | 509 pages | Ref: bkhi1930-wakefield.rugger - £19.00 |
1930 - "Rugger and How to Play It" by Wakefield & Marshall | ||||
A coaching book which draws largely on the 1927 book 'Rugger' by the same authors, a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper | ||||
This Edition: 1930 | Pages: 194 | Ref: bkhi1930-wakefield.how.to.play.it - £12.00 |
1931 - "Rugby Football Today" by EHD Sewell | ||||
A great general history, includes a history of the 'rugby ball' by James Gilbert, a chapter on schoolboy rugby, biography of the late J Aikman Smith (Scottish President), this book contains many little historical gems not found in other publications. Includes a previews the 1931/2 South African tour and history of previous tours to the British Isles, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper | ||||
1st Edition: 1931 | 352 pages | Ref: bkhi1931-sewell-ycnnduwp - £45.00 |
1932 - "Rugby Football" by DR Gent | ||||
Another book by Gloucester & England scrum half Dai Gent, although also called "Rugby Football" as is his 1922 book this is a not an updated version or a reprint, it is a completely different book. It's still mostly coaching, but it also draws on the reminiscences of Gent's playing career in more detail, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper, in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1932 | 224 pages | Ref: bkhi1932-gent-rrfo - £25.00 |
1932 - "Rugger Stories" by HP Marshall | ||||
Anthology - A collection of stories on the game put together by Marshall, interesting historical content, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper, in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1932 | Pages: 303 | Ref: bkhi1932-marshall.stories* - £65.00 |
1935 - "Rugger & How to Play it" by Wakefield & Marshall | ||||
Coaching book - a second-hand hardback in good condition without dust wrapper | ||||
1st Edition: 1935 | Pages: 194 | Ref: bkhi1935-wakefield* - £14.00 |
1936 - "Rugby Football" by HBT Wakelam | ||||
coaching & instructional manual, some historical content, a second-hand hardback, small piece missing from dust wrapper | ||||
1st Edition: 1936 | Pages: 223 | Ref: bkhi1936-wakelam-rrfo.ycwiduwp - £24.00 |
1936 - "Rugby Football" by HBT Wakelam | ||||
coaching & instructional manual, some historical content, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper | ||||
1st Edition: 1936 | Pages: 223 | Ref: bkhi1936-wakelam-rrfo.ycnnduwp* - £9.00 |
1936 - "The Game Goes On" by HBT Wakelam | ||||
Historical rugby stories - an interesting read, chapters by rugby personalities of the time including Adrian Stoop, Jack Manchester, Cyril Gadney, Jock Wemyss, Emille de Lissa, Dai Gent & Cove-Smith. Includes excellent chapters on famous years, England 1924, Ireland 1926, Wales 1905, Scotland 1925. Chapters on Lions tours, 1924 S Africa, 1927 Argentine, 1930 NZ & Australia, Cambridge University to USA 1934. Recommended Reading, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper, foxing throughout, generally the book is in good condition. | ||||
1st Edition: 1936 | Pages: 340 | Ref: bkhi1936-wakelam.game.goes-ycnnduwp** - £25.00 |
1938 - "In Search of Rugby Football" by JM Kilburn | ||||
The author's memories and thoughts about rugby football, chapters on players, grounds, matches, an interesting read, a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper, in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1938 | Pages: 174 | Ref: bkhi1938-kilburn - £15.00 |
1938 - "The Game Goes On" by HBT Wakelam | ||||
Historical rugby stories - an interesting read, chapters by rugby personalities of the time including Adrian Stoop, Jack Manchester, Cyril Gadney, Jock Wemyss, Emille de Lissa, Dai Gent & Cove-Smith. Includes excellent chapters on famous years, England 1924, Ireland 1926, Wales 1905, Scotland 1925. Chapters on Lions tours, 1924 S Africa, 1927 Argentine, 1930 NZ & Australia, Cambridge University to USA 1934. Recommended Reading, a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper, good condition. First published in 1936 | ||||
Revised Edition: 1938 | Pages: 340 | Ref: bkhi1938-wakelam.game.goes.ed2 - £25.00 |
HBT WAKELAM Journalist |
1938 - "Half Time - The Mike and Me" by HBT Wakelam |
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1920s & 30s journalist and broadcaster - an interesting look at pre-war rugby and sport, a second-hand hardback in good condition, no dust wrapper |
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1st Edition 1938 | Pages 344 | Ref: bkbijoen-wakelam.h.1938-xb - £38.00 |
"Rugby Football for the Learner-Player and Spectator" by OG with an introduction by Wilf Wooller | ||||
Coaching and tactics, a rare wartime publication aimed at the schoolboy. A secondhand paperback book with a dust wrapper that has some neat tape repairs to the spine. | ||||
1st Edition: 1940 | 76 pages | Ref: PL65-bkhi1940-og-rrfo - £95.00 |
1945 - "Great Games and Great Players" by VAS Beanland | ||||
General sporting stories, about 50% are rugby including an account of Wales v NZ 1905, chapters include 'Professionalism & Poaching', 'Some Irish Experiences', a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper, in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1945 | Pages: 151 | Ref: bkhi1945-beanland - £45.00 |
1946 - "Rugby Football For Schools" by JT Hankinson | ||||
An in depth instructional book for schools first published in 1946, well illustrated, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper | ||||
1st edition 1946 | 181 pages | Ref: bkhi.1946-hankinson-sh.ycnnduwp - £12.00 |
1946 - "Rugger...Do It This Way" by Mark Sugden & Gerry Hollis |
An instructional book, mostly photographic plates showing players 'how it should be done'. First published in 1946 this book was reprinted several times, please see below for the editions available to puchase. |
1947 - "Rugger: The Man's Game" by EHD Sewell | ||||
Excellent historical content, the author has seen just about every important match in the British Isles up to this date including 187 internationals. His memories include Wales v NZ 1905, South African tours of 1906 & 1912, chapters include great tries and great kicks. Other contributors to this book include CB Fry, Harry Packer Dr Joe Wallace & John Daniell, a second-hand hardback in good condition without a dust wrapper | ||||
2nd impresssion 1947 | 278 pages | Ref: bkhi1947-sewell.rugger.ie2 - £19.00 |
1948 - "Rugby Recollections" by WJ Townsend Collins "Dromio" foreword by Tommy Vilet | ||||
Memories of Newport based journalist. This is a fantastic look back at 60 years of early rugby including chapters on the great players and incidents from Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales. A look at the tourists from Australia, New Zealand & South Africa. Well illustrated with many photos of teams and individual players, a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper SIGNED by Terry McLean | ||||
1st edition: 1948 | Pages: 224 | Ref: bkhi1948-collins-au-mclean - £35.00 |
1949 - "Days Without Sunset" by D Batchelor | ||||
General sports book with rugby chapters including a great chapter on the 1924 All Black Invincibles, with particular emphasis on George Nepia, a second-hand hardback, dust wrapper has some tears around edges | ||||
1st Edition: 1949 | Pages: 283 | Ref: bkhi1949-batchelor - £40.00 |
"Teach Yourself Rugby Football" by FNS Creek |
One of the highly successful 'Teach Yourself Books' series, this book was first published in 1950. Initially written by FNS Creek it was updated by the former England coach Don Rutherford in the latter editions. Please click on the link below for available editions of this book. |
1950 - "Rugger:The Man's Game" by EHD Sewell | ||||
Excellent historical content, the author has seen just about every important match in the British Isles up to this date including 187 internationals. His memories include Wales v NZ 1905, South African tours of 1906 & 1912, chapters include great tries and great kicks. Other contributors to this book include CB Fry, Harry Packer Dr Joe Wallace & John Daniell. Originally published in 1944, this is an updated and revised edition dated 1950, a second-hand hardback with very good dust wrapper | ||||
This Edition: 1950 | Pages: 276 | Ref: bkhi1950-sewell-edrw** - £27.00 |
1958 - "Rugby Football For Schools" by JT Hankinson | ||||
An
in depth instructional book for schools first published in 1946, well illustrated, a
second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper.
Overall condition: good - Noted faults some light foxing and a small tear to the dust wrapper |
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2nd edition 1958 | 172 pages | Ref: bkhi1958-hankinson-sh.ed2 - £15.00 |
RUGBY HISTORIES WRITTEN IN MODERN TIMES since 1960
"Rugby - A History of the Game" by Harry Langton | ||||
A booklet published to accompany the Harry Langton Collection exhibition which was held during the 1991 RWC. An interesting look at the game showing some great memorabilia. A secondhand booklet in good condition. | ||||
published in 1991 | 50 pages | bkhimo-langton1991-rrhi.bl - £22.00 |
"UNDERSTANDING THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF SPORT" Volume 1 – RUGBY UNION - by Dai Richards “The origin of Rugby Union explained” When Richie McCaw raised aloft the William Webb Ellis trophy after the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, few people would have thought about the schoolboy after whom the trophy was named. In his recent publication, sport historian Dai Richards explores the origin of Rugby Union and closely examines how sports evolve. He contends that the 1897 report by the Old Rugbeian Society that named Webb Ellis as the founder of rugby football was incorrect in its conclusion and that the origin of the sport has been misrepresented throughout written history. Through thorough research and analysis, the origin of Rugby Union is instead placed with the boys of Rugby School in the late 18th century. Published in a limited signed edition, this book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Rugby Union or the development of sport in general. ISBN: 978-0-9531714-1-5 - Price: £25.00 + p&p |
"Rugby - A Way of Life" by Smith-Starmer | ||||
large format - illustrated history of rugby, a second-hand paperback in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1987 | Pages: 112 | Ref: FAC-bkhimo-starmer1987way-pb - £9.00 |
ANTHOLOGIES (compilations of rugby stories)
"Nice Tries" by Stuart Barnes | ||||
an anthology of rugby writing, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition | ||||
1st Edition:1995 | Pages: 187 | Ref: bkhiah-barnes1995tries** - £8.00 |
"Out of the Ruck" edited by David Parry-Jones | ||||
Anthology, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1986 | 240 pages | Ref: bkhiah-parry.jones1986ruck** - £12.00 |
"Best Rugby Stories" by Wallace Reyburn | ||||
a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1968 | 173 pages | Ref: bkhiah-reyburn1968best* - £8.00 |
"Take the Ball And Run" by Godfrey Smith | ||||
Anthology, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1991 | Pages: 216 | Ref: bkhiah-smith1991take** - £12.00 |
"Take the Ball And Run" by Godfrey Smith | ||||
Anthology, a second-hand paperback in very good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1991 | Pages: 216 | Ref: bkhiah-smith1991take-pb - £6.00 |
HISTORIES - MISC - listed alphabetically by author
"Not All Mud & Scrums" by Gordon Allan | ||||
Rugby Union before professionalism, a second-hand paperback in good condition | ||||
Published in 1996 |
Pages: 58 | Ref: bkhimi-allan1996not - £5.00 |
"Rugby's New Age Travellers" by Stuart Barnes | ||||
a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1997 | 192 pages | Ref: bkhimi-barnes1997new* - £12.00 |
"From the Ruck" by Gordon Bray | ||||
rugby stories from top Australian commentator, a second-hand paperback in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1997 | Pages: 210 | Ref: bkhimi-bray1997ruck - £8.00 |
"What is Cricket.......Rugby" by Arthur Goldman | ||||
small rugby content, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1968 | 132 pages | Ref: bkhimi-goldman1968what - £12.00 |
"Rugby" by John Hopkins | ||||
Chapters by various personalities, profiles of Wavell Wakefield, Danie Craven, Albert Ferrasse & Colin Meads, match reports on Barbarians v NZ, how to play the game, positional skills by the stars of the 70s, Irvine, Gerald Davies, Boniface, Tony Ward etc, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition | ||||
1st Edition: 1979 | 192 pages | Ref: bkhimi-hopkins1979-rr** - £6.00 |