Item #51583 The billiard encyclopedia: an illustrated history of the sport. Victor Stein, Paul Rubino.
The billiard encyclopedia: an illustrated history of the sport
The billiard encyclopedia: an illustrated history of the sport

The billiard encyclopedia: an illustrated history of the sport

Minneapolis: [Blue Book Publications], 1996. Second edition, deluxe issue limited to 100 copies in the full leather binding; large 4to, pp. viii, 554; extensively illustrated in color and black & white; original full gilt-stamped brown calf, linen clamshell box; fine throughout. Includes bibliographical references and an extensive index. "The 2nd Edition of The Billiard Encyclopedia is the only complete book ever written on the sport of billiards, pool and related accessories. Tracing the origins back to the ball and bat games of the Egyptians, the co-authors have provided a complete history of the billiards sport as we know it today. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of stunning color-plates, many B&W photos, and numerous graphic illustrations, much of the visual imagery of this tome has never been seen by the public before. Taking over 8 years to assemble, this publication also includes important chapters on the legendary pool players, cue makers, table manufacturers, and important accessories which have allowed the sport to achieve a world-wide status" (publisher's blurb). Item #51583

Price: $500.00

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