This book is a classic and is full of stories about the great athletes of the past. It also tells you about their competitors and races. It is packed full of results, lists and tables. It includes chapters on each event. It starts in the 19th century and ends just before the 1964 Olympics. Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth and gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographic plates. Binding remains firm.Pages & plates remain bright with minimal tanning. Boards have light edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and spine is presentable with minimal crushing and tanning. Unclipped jacket. Jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears, and creasing. Seller Inventory