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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the art of figure skating, written by three of the most renowned figure skaters of their day. It aims to teach both beginners and advanced skaters how to execute the best and most approved figures, whether simple or combined. The book is a response to the immense development of the art of skating in the late 19th century, and seeks to offer a complete guide to the field as it was practiced in leading British skating clubs at the time. The book expands upon a system of nomenclature devised in 1882 for combined figure skating, and incorporates a new code of rules agreed upon by a conference of skating clubs in 1891. The authors offer practical instruction, explaining the best methods for overcoming difficulties in mastering each figure. The book focuses on the importance of form and technique, emphasizing the need for a smooth and flowing style and the avoidance of violent and sudden movements. It also explores the nuances of skating to a center, continuous movement figures, and the intricacies of combined figures. The book stands as a testament to the authors' deep understanding and passion for the art of figure skating, providing a detailed and engaging guide for anyone seeking to learn and excel in this graceful and challenging craft. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair to Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Main interior in good clean condition for the age, a few age marks at lower edge from p. 29-39, contains a frontispiece illustration plus drawings and a few photos, light shelf wear marks to e/papers, personal name label to front e/paper, boards all intact with clear lettering to top spine and top front, showing average shelf wear but decent appearance over all for the publish date, all tight and firm. Please email if more photos or further information required.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition. Small 12mo. xvi + 322pp. 4 plates + numerous illustrations + diagrams. Publisher's pale green cloth covers, red lettering on front & spine. Original black eps. Covers : book slight lean, rubs top/bottom of spine, slight patchy fading and feint marks. Contents : very clean & tight. & unfoxed. VG.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1892 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 359 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 359.