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Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. 1st Printing. Description: This copy is Signed by the author, with a personalized note (since the endpapers are so dark, the inscription is a bit difficult to see and read.) Well illustrated in black and white and color. ''A celebration of the rich heritage of women's gymnastics during the period 1966 to 1974, when the older gymnasts of former times gave way to a younger generation which brought with them a more dynamic approach to the sport. This is the first in a series of four volumes. This volume covers the Mexico and Munich Olympics, and the World and European Championships of the period, with brief mention of other competitions. Of equal importance are the biographies of the leading gymnasts. In addition, 82 routines are described as part of the narrative. These are illustrated by diagrams.'' BINDING/CONDITION: black cloth with gilt text; a Very Good book, with a Very Good dust jacket; publisher's price on the jacket flap is intact. Red endpapers. about 10 inches tall by 9 inches wide. 403 pages.