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ANTHONY L. FISHER
The Game of Pallone, from its origin to the present day, historically considered. London: Bell and Daldy, 1865. Large 8vo., mounted photographic frontispiece, 13 lithographic and wood-engraved plates by W. Reynolds on 12 leaves (occasional light thumb-soiling), uncut in original red cloth, titled in gilt on upper cover (a few small spots and stains, slight dent in upper board). PRESENTATION COPY, signed by the author and inscribed to: "son excellence l'Ambassadeur des Français Hommage de l'auteur" on half-title.
A RARE TITLE AND ONE OF VERY FEW BOOKS PUBLISHED ON PALLONE. The author's intention was "to bring this noble game, which is still played in many cities of Italy, more prominently before the English public" (introduction). Henderson p. 191.
The Game of Pallone, from its origin to the present day, historically considered. London: Bell and Daldy, 1865. Large 8vo., mounted photographic frontispiece, 13 lithographic and wood-engraved plates by W. Reynolds on 12 leaves (occasional light thumb-soiling), uncut in original red cloth, titled in gilt on upper cover (a few small spots and stains, slight dent in upper board). PRESENTATION COPY, signed by the author and inscribed to: "son excellence l'Ambassadeur des Français Hommage de l'auteur" on half-title.
A RARE TITLE AND ONE OF VERY FEW BOOKS PUBLISHED ON PALLONE. The author's intention was "to bring this noble game, which is still played in many cities of Italy, more prominently before the English public" (introduction). Henderson p. 191.
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