Royal Tournament (5 results)

Condition: Very Good. 9 Pages, with illustrations. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 17 x 25 cms. Category: Badminton Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 3 pages. Illustrated with photographs. The Strand Magazine (1891-1950) was a literary powerhouse, bringing readers gripping mystery, adventure, and intrigue every month. It became legendary for publishing Sherlock Holmes stories, skyrocketing the detective's fame and cementing its place in literary history. Beyond Holmes, it featured thrilling fiction, fascinating articles, and stunning illustrations, captivating audiences with tales of crime, exploration, and the unknown. With its bold storytelling and iconic artwork, The Strand shaped popular literature, inspiring generations of writers and readers alike. A true treasure trove of imagination, it remains one of the most celebrated magazines of its time! A rare chance to own a true artifact from the past. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Category: Strand Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: FINE ( AS NEW). No Jacket. This is a First Edition. .FEEL FREE TO ASK FOR PHOTOGRAPHS OR FURTHER DETAILS. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12". Illustrated with Colour Photographs (illustrator). Not Signed or Inscribed.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. this is the 72 page programme for the 1939 Military Royal Tournament held at Olympia in London in the Summer of 1939, just before the start of the 2nd World War, the programme is 10 inches tall and loosely inserted are two advert leaflets for The Aldershot Army School of Physical Training, also two original silver gelatin photographs, the programme is in good general condition with some edge wear rubbing, the Aldershot leaflets are noticeably creased with a couple of tears.…

First edition, here in a smart presentation binding. Running from 1880 to 1999, the tournament was the world's largest military tattoo. In 1966, displays included a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Royal Artillery, a motorcycle stunt show by the Royal Corps of Signals, and a hypothetical battle against two enemy submarines carried out by the Royal Navy. The front wrapper illustration shows a member of the Pakistan Frontier Constabulary, dressed in traditional service uniform, featuring the distinctive high-fanned ceremonial kulla (turban) and crossed ammunition bandoliers over a khaki tunic. That year's Tournament, which can be viewed on YouTube, featured a special performance by them. Square octavo (230 x 162 mm). Half-tone photographic illustrations in text; printed on coated paper. Contemporary blue morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, original pictorial wrappers bound in, front board gilt-stamped with royal cypher, turn-ins tooled with foliate design in gilt, marbled endpapers, edges gilt, binder's stamp on front pastedown. A fine copy.…