H W Collender (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book showcases the author's revolutionary techniques for playing billiards and introduces their patented cushion technology. Originally published in 1876, this book has emerged as a classic guide for billiard enthusiasts, offering insights into the game's scientific precision and strategy. The author details the nuances of billiard table construction, providing instructions for setting up and maintaining tables to achieve optimal accuracy and durability. They also delve into the physics of ball motion, explaining how to control spin and trajectory for precise shots. The book explores the history of billiards, tracing its evolution from its early origins to its popularity as a professional sport. The author's passion for the game shines through as they share their expertise and techniques, empowering readers to elevate their skills and fully appreciate the artistry and science of billiards. 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. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Probable second edition, after the first edition in 1881 (the title page says "New Edition - New Illustrations - New Rules"). Very good in the original brownish red cloth with black and gilt on the spine and front board. Tape ghosts on front and rear endpapers (I imagine some sort of protective covering was used, and secured by tape, leaving the offset ghosts, but no actual tape on the paper). Pony Express Museum stamps on the front pastedown, as well as a small label from a San Francisco bookseller. The gilt on the spine is just slightly dulled, but the gilt illustration of a man executing a masse shot on the front cover is vivid and bright. Tight and square, includes over 300 diagrams in green ink explaning various shots (with text on the facing page), a few illustrations and plates, and an index; 335 pages. Includes a section on the history of billiards, a glossary, and tips on the care of equipment. 0.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Diagrams (some in color), 7.75 x 5, gilt pict brown cloth, 335 pp with index, covers heavily rubbed, extremities fraying, hinges loose, rear inner hinge splitting, couple pp detached (but present), a well worn, loose copy. Scarce title. SWAF.