The historical development of Japan's national sport is sketched, with a description of its strategy, rules, traditions, famous wrestlers and stables, and tournaments
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A treatment of Japan's national sport from its prehistoric origins to the present, explaining diet, training, holds and throws, rules and rankings. The book's appendices provide vital statistics on the great yokozuna champions and information on the new stadium.
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Seller: Smokey Mountain Bookman, Franklin, NC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Cuyler, P. L. SUMO FROM RITE TO SPORT. New York City: John Weatherhill, Inc. (1979). FIRST EDITION. Japanese sumo wrestling. Wellillustrated with art drawings and photographs. 208pp with index, 8vo (circa 6 1/4" wide x 9 1/4" tall). Gray endpapers. Siver imprinted spine on blackcloth (hardcover). Illustrated dust jacket. Dust jacket spine sunned. Unmarked, clean and tightly bound. In very good or better condition. Seller Inventory # W5664
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0834801450I3N00
Seller: Aspen Book Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. First edition, 1979. The book is in good condition with a clean and intact cover. The binding is secure, and the pages are free from markings or inscriptions. There is no dust jacket, as it is a trade paperback edition. The cover shows minimal wear, typical of a well-cared-for book from this period. unknown (no dust jacket visible). Seller Inventory # A1-B5-SAL-0619
Seller: The Book Bin, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 208pp. black cloth-covered boards in illustrated red dust jacket. front hinge has been glued. otherwise clean and unmarked. Jacket Condition: Very Good. Size: 8vo - over 7 3/4 in - 9 3/4 in tall. Year: 1979. Seller Inventory # BBS-024974
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 75C78_53_0834801450
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:0834801450. Seller Inventory # 3981554
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Seller: Gareth Roberts, Rhydcymerau, Llandeilo, CARMS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Ex library hardback with DJ; usual stamps/markings. 1st edition published in 1979 by Weatherhill, New York. Light wear/fading to DJ otherwise a good, clean copy. Ready for immediate despatch from UK. BS-1C*. Seller Inventory # SFL13-1224
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Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. Publication of 207 pages. The dust jacket is a little shelf rubbed. The boards are in good condition. Internally the pages are clean and complete. Tightly bound and presented in cellophane. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # 6rjwe
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Seller: Mooney's bookstore, Den Helder, Netherlands
Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 3900B3BBCA361D4
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Seller: SHIMEDIA, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. Seller Inventory # 0834801450