THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT:

 100 YEARS OF THE GAMES

by

SUSAN WELS

Collins 1995 Trade paperback original

 published at the same time as the hardcover; 1st printing of the 1st edition

10 x 12, 180 pp; COLOR, BW photos throughout.

"Showcases the greatest athletic performances,

the nationalistic pageantry of the opening and closing ceremonies,

the evolution of Olympic equipment..., and displays of Olympic torches,

commemorative medals, rare Greek artifacts, official Olympic posters,

stamps, pins and many other elegant collectibles. "

The book

 -  commissioned by "Southern Living" magazine - 

proclaims itself

 "the finest, most comprehensive publication

 ever assembled on the history of the Olympic Games."

Fine condition

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE OLYMPICS

by

JOHN DURANT

Hastings House, 1969 HARDCOVER

 1st printing of the 3rd revised & enlarged edition.

6.25 x 9.25, 210 pp

A fine illustrated history using many previously little known images

Clear, concise prose, fine bw photos.  Some records & statistics too.

Excellent condition in complete original dust jacket that shows

 light fading/creasing/chips, especially to corners and edges.

MY WIDE WORLD

by

JIM McKAY

Macmillan, 1973 HARDCOVER 1st printing of the 1st edition;

5.5 x 8.5, 272 pp; BW photos, index.

The host of the Wide World of Sports

on the tumultuous sports Summer of 1972 when he was

 “up close and personal” at the Munich Olympics,

bringing America the story of the Arab terrorists and Israeli hostages,

on a near daily basis. 

Excellent condition

(slightly cocked);

unclipped dust jacket with small

chips, tears to corners, edges.

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on condition and content of each book.....