A nice copy of the signed numbered slipcased 1st edition, published in 2008, of the autobiography of the international career of legendary England and Manchester United footballer Sir Bobby Charlton, viewed by many as the greatest footballer to ever play for England, who sadly died on 21 October 2023, aged 86.



A brilliant player and always described as being a true gentleman and a humble man, he was a key player in the England side that won the 1966 World Cup, and alongside Gordon Banks and Bobby Moore, was recognised as a world-class player in that side.   With Sir Bobby's passing, only Sir Geoff Hurst remains with us from the starting 11 that appeared in the Final.





'Sir Bobby Charlton - The Autobiography : My England Years ' published by Headline, London in September 2008, 1st edition, large modern hardback, [x] + 374 pages.   Various photos within.





This book is hand signed by Sir Bobby Charlton at the special limitation page (which is the front endpaper), and is then hand numbered from the total edition of only 1000 copies of this exclusive slipcased edition.


The book appears to be an unread example, so is internally As New.   Externally this is in overall fine condition, some storage wear to the foot of the spine of the dustjacket.   The slipcase has some light marks and a couple of areas of light edge wear in production. 







Sir Bobby Charlton is widely acknowledged as the greatest player ever to wear an England shirt.   Here, in the second volume of his bestselling autobiography, Sir Bobby talks in detail about his phenomenal career with England.



During the 22 years he played for his country, he was involved in some of the greatest England games of all time, the 9-3 thrashing of Scotland, the 1962 and 1970 World Cup games against the Brazilians, the classic 1970 World Cup quarter-final against West Germany and, of course, the triumph of the 1966 World Cup.



Here, for the very first time, Sir Bobby talks openly about his international career and his views on the game.  From breaking into the squad at 21, to the highs of '66 and the lows of '70, his story encompasses drama, passion, goals, controversies, classic matches, world-class players, and moments of footballing genius.  A truly inspirational story from a true football legend.











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