The 1951 version of Raymond Glendenning's Book of Sport for Boys is an impressive collection of sporting knowledge, with contributions from some of the most famous names in British sports at the time. This edition builds on the success of its predecessor, with an excellent array of authors from a variety of sports. Len Hutton was one of England's best batsmen, and he went on to become the country's first professional captain in 1952. Cyril Washbrook and Patsy Hendren, renowned English cricketers, Denis and Leslie Compton The legendary cricketing brothers, Jack Solomons, was the most prominent promoter in British boxing history, bringing top American fighters to England in the post-World War II era. Bill Nankeville, a two-time Olympian, won four AAA one-mile races and many more.
The annual includes stories written by Frank Richards, also known as the famed Billy Bunter, continuing the tradition of engaging young readers with storytelling.
This improved version expands on the success of the 1950 volume, providing even more substance and expert insight. The combination of practical sports information, amusement, and interactive components made it, as the commercial states, "a book every boy will want to read."
The inclusion of such notable authors illustrates the publication's importance in British sports culture during the early 1950s. Each expert contributed their unique perspective and expertise to the annual, resulting in a complete guide that provided both pleasure and instruction for young sports fans.
The addition of 32 pages of pictures, as well as interactive components such as competitions, quizzes, and crossword puzzles, demonstrates a smart approach to engaging young readers while providing vital sporting knowledge and inspiration from the era's finest athletes and personalities.
The annual is in excellent condition; the red boards are bright and spotless, the binding is very tight, and all pages are also clean and bright. The dust jacket is complete with minor shelf wear. We thoroughly cleaned and overhauled the dust jacket before covering it with our Archival Dust Jacket System. The dust jacket has certainly done its job for the last 74 years.
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