Connelius G Schaad (1 results)

Sheet_music. Condition: Very Good. First edition. First printing of the scarcer wrappered edition, dated 1931 on the title page and 1930 on the copyright page (which is correct for Houghton firsts at that time). Green stiff wrappers printed in black (also seen in tan), introduction by William T. Tilden 2nd and Francis T. Hunter; 96 pp. illustrated wth instructional photographic plates and with diagrams. A generally clean copy, corner chip to the rear cover as well as some soiling. Interior clean and unmarked. Provides a general history of the game, The Amercan Ping-Pong Association, the author's opinion non the future of the game and three possible champions, and with chapters on equipment, the science of play, strokes, best practice methods, "do's and dont's" of advanced play, ping-pong for ladies, organizing and running a tournament, and the laws of the game. …