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Paper Back. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Sherman, Mark et al (photos) (illustratore). 1st. 95pp.+adverts; SC white w/blue-b/w photocover; rubbed w/wear on edges&corners; scuff on covers; sun&stain on spine; PON; clean,tight pgs. "The Finns are proud of their distance heritage, and stubborn and gutty enough not to let it die without a fight." b/w photos. October, 1973 -- Booklet of the Month No.28.

Hardback. Condizione: VG+. Condizione sovraccoperta: VG- DW. 1st Edition. Clean bright dw has some edge wear and minor marks to front cover. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY GB £5. Packed weight 1400g.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Text in English. 179 pp. Slightly stained cover edges. In the early 1910's Finland - with just three million people those days - astonishingly became one of the leading powers of international sports. Even the holocaust of World War 11 did not prevent Finnish cross country skiers staying at the very top; the incredible come-back of distance runners was a fact in the early 1970's. The greatest feats of the Flying Finns coincided with the early years of a young and enterprising nation; it was an era of new self-confidence and national integrity Understandably, for Finnish people the political independence and an abundance of amazing sporting achievements were a cause for immense joy and satisfaction. According to a recent poll, even today track and field athletics and cross country skiing are being followed, with deep interest, by some 70% of all Finns Compared with other countries in Europe and the rest of the world, this is a completely unique figure. FLYING FINNS is a fascinating tale of the greatest moments of Finnish distance running and cross country sking. Told by Matti Hannus, a highly-regarded writer and authority of the field, it is a treasure now available for the first time in English.

A lively and nicely illustrated record of all the athletics events from the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, including famous wins for Wells, Thompson, Coe and Ovett. 4to. 224pp. Dust-wrapper. Wrapper lightly rubbed and worn to edges. Good condition internally.

ed. hardback very good condition in a like dust jacket with a bit of edgewear.