Introduction by John T Dillon (2 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Special limited edition published by International Paper for the 1996 Olympic Games, this book reprints Volume Three of Burton Holmes Travelogues, originally published in 1908. 100 illustrations from photographs by Holmes from the first modern Olympics, held in 1896 in Greece. Nice clean and crisp copy with original slipcase. 6 x 8.5 inches with 101 pages. Illustrated (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Very Good pictorial slipcase. Facsimile reprint of the 1903 original. International Paper, 1996. Fine condition in a Very Good pictorial slipcase. A square, tight copy. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Pages are clean and crisp. Facsimile of 1908 edition published by The McClure Co. New introduction by John T. Dillon, CEO of International Paper. Illustrated with over 100 photos from the first modern Olympics, held in Greece in 1896. There are photos of the athletes in competition, stadium/venues, crowds, award ceremonies, some of Greece's tourist attractions, Parthenon, Acropolis, etc. Text and photos by Burton Holmes, a professional lecturer who "traveled the world and regaled paying audiences with talks of his global escapades." This is a "limited edition" facsimile of the 1908 first edition. Volume 3, Olympics only (of 10). [The other 9 volumes have nothing to do with the Olympics; they cover Egypt, Norway, Brazil, Paris, etc]. Bound in the original tan boards with a gray cloth spine. The front cover features a group photograph of Olympic athletes from 1896. Facsimile reprint of the 1903 original. Hardcover. Fine condition/Very Good pictorial slipcase. 8vo. 101pp. …