Tom reece clifford (23 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition and printing. In good plus green cloth boards, gilt titles and hand playing billiards to front, gilt titles and billiard cues to spine. The boards are flat and quite firm, a little marked and the spine ends and corners are bumped. The free end papers are lightly foxed; name of previous owner on front paste down. Tiny black bookseller's sticker from Roffey & Clark, Croydon on rear paste down.The text block has 84 black and white photos; the frontispiece photo is detached and the sellotape that had been used to attach the photo has left brown marks; one other photo has been fixed with sellotape which has darkened. The text block is secure and even, shows light wear and slight foxing to end pages . Good plus condition. Without jacket. …

Condizione: New.

Hard Boards. Condizione: Very Good. Hardback 1915. Front board has light staining at the edges. Spine is intact. Tight binding. Front end paper inscription is dated 1928. All 84 listed black & white plates are present. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref h208. Billiards by Tom Reece & W. G. Clifford. Published by A & C Black, London.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the riveting history of billiards from its uncertain origins, through its development across centuries and cultures, to the modern-day game we know today. The author's deep knowledge shines as they delve into the game's evolution from outdoor sports and indoor shovel board games, detailing how the introduction of specialized equipment such as the cue and leather tip transformed the game. They explore the impact of key figures like Edwin Kentefield, whose innovations brought billiards into the Victorian era, and John Roberts Jr., who shaped the game with his audacious scoring techniques and dedication to raising the sport's reputation. The book not only provides a comprehensive history but also delves into the techniques and strategies that set apart great players, examining the role of skill, born talent, and practice. With a keen eye for detail, the author dissects the nuances of stroke play, safety tactics, and the psychology of the game, offering valuable insights that will resonate with both casual enthusiasts and seasoned players alike. 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.…

Gebunden. Condizione: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the origina.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Hardback. No dust jacket. Bumping to boards and spine ends. Early sign of board / block separation, binding still strong. All pages clean.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Rebound in black leather with raised bands. Book is in great shape, very clean and sharp. Pages lightly toned at edges. Photos on request.

London, 1915. VIII,312 pp. B./w. plts. Hardcover. - Spine repaired.

Excellent history of the game, with instructional section. First Edition. 8vo. viii + 312pp. Frontispiece, 41 plates. Original pictorial green cloth, rubbed. Good condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Green cloth gilt. Illustrated from photographs. A bit of foxing, and a little rubbing to the foot of the spine, a nice, very good copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. Octavo. 8vo. viii + 312pp. Frontispiece, 41 plates. Publisher s Original decorative blue cloth. Some minor bumping to spine ends else a fine copy. In the original dustjacket which is slightly chipped at the head of the spine and with a repaired small hole to the front. A Near Fine copy in the very scarce very good dustwrapper of this classic. Tom Reece (1873-1953) was an English professional billiards player, who was six times runner up in the professional billiards championship. In 1907, he used the cradle cannon technique to make the unofficial world's highest billiards break before the technique was banned; his highest break recognized by officials was 901 in 1916.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 408.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 408.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 408.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1915 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 420 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: 420 Language: English.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Softcover. Condizione: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 418 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1915. Text in English. This comprehensive work on billiards, originally published in 1915, provides an in-depth exploration of the game's techniques, strategies, and historical context. Written by Tom Reece and W. G. Clifford, it is a valuable resource for both amateur and professional players seeking to refine their skills and understanding of the sport. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 406, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 406.…

Full Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1915] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 406, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 406.…