Luigi Mengoni Compiler (2 results)

Best national performances in all events listed by country from 1932 to 1956. 8vo. 117pp. Paperback. Covers lightly creased. Good condition.

A remarkable statistical work which includes the progressive records of all the major Athletic disciplines (track and field) in over 40 countries from 1924 to 1960. For example, I now know that in 1935 Mr. Calistrat extended the Romanian triple-jump record to 13.66m. He continued to improve on this year-on-year until the late 1940s. English language. Paperback. 127pp. Owner's name (the athletics writer Neil Allen) to front cover and inside. Some minor damage to top corner of last few pages, not affecting text. Covers are lightly rubbed. Good condition.…