Wemyss a Editor (2 results)
Barbarian Football Club. History and Complete Record of Teams 1890-1955
Wemyss, A. (editor), with O. L. Owen (historical foreword), and others
Published by (London: Playfair Books, for the Barbarian Football Club, 1955), 1955
- Hardcover
Seller: Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA, Gqeberha, South AfricaChristison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
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Add to basket8vo; original blue cloth, lettered in silver gilt to spine; no dustwrapper; pp. 275; plates. Joints chafed; backstrip sunned; bottom fore-corner of upper board gnawed; moderate foxing throughout; ownership inscription to half-title; penned page references to half-title; occasional annotations. Fair condition. 'Barbarians of cons…iderable renown existed, it can be said at once, many centuries before 1890, the year in which W. P. Carpmael, of Blackheath, led such a successful invasion of the powerful Rugby territories of Yorkshire and the Midlands that immediately afterwards it was decided to form a representative touring club and give it a name dignified by the famous victory of Arminius over Varus and his legions "somewhere in Germany" about two thousand years ago. The writer does not pretend to know whether the adoption of such a compelling name was due to a sense of history or to the unfailing instinct of men who serve some valuable purpose.'.
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- Hardcover
Seller: Chapter Two Books, Ammanford, United KingdomChapter Two Books
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Add to baskethardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. First Edition. *Barbarian Football Club: History and Complete Record of Results and Teams 1890â"1955* is the definitive record of one of rugby union's most celebrated and distinctive clubs. Charting the Barbarians' history from their foundation by W. P. Carpmael in 1890 through to 1955,… the volume recounts the club's traditions, memorable tours, legendary players and greatest matches, alongside a comprehensive record of fixtures, results and team selections. Richly illustrated and compiled with meticulous attention to detail, it remains an indispensable reference on the famous invitation side renowned for its attacking style and unique place in the game. An essential addition for readers and collectors of rugby history, sporting reference works and Barbarians memorabilia. No dustjacket.
