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ALL BLACKS   1888 - 1905 - 1924/5 - 1928 - 1935/6 - 1945/6 - 1949 - 1953/4 - 1960 - 1963/4 - 1967 - 1970 - 1972/3 - 1974 - 1976 - 1978 - 1979 - 1980 - 19811986  -  1992 - 1996  -  2002

1905

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All Blacks to British Isles 1905

"The Complete Rugby Footballer" by Gallaher & Stead 

A general rugby book with a large section on the 1905 All Blacks tour. Written by the captain and vice-captain of the 1905 All Blacks. A wonderful look at rugby football around the turn of the century and the tactics that made the 'Originals' the team to beat.  A look at the pages detailing the contents of this book shows how deep these pioneers of rugby football go into explaining the game. It is not known if this book was ever published with a dust wrapper. Re-bound with a split spine and tape repairs, newspaper photo of 1905 All Blacks pasted onto inside cover

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1st NZ Edition 1906 322 pages Ref: GNW-bktrnz05-dg - £295.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles 1905

"The Triumphant Tour of the New Zealand Footballers 1905" by George Dixon 

A 1999 REPRINT of George Dixon's (1905 ABs manager) book on the 1905 tour. Printed in a larger format by David Ling. This book covers the complete 1905/6 'Originals' tour, a wonderful well illustrated read, this is a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper

Reprinted in 1999 226 pages Ref: bktrnz05rp-gd - £48.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles 1905

"Souvenir of the New Zealand Rugby Football Team" 

A reprint of the programme for the Wellington v All Blacks pre-tour match in 1905. The booklet is 28 pages and includes photos and details of the tourists and the teams they will be facing including photos of Swansea, Wales, England & Ireland. A secondhand booklet in excellent condition

Published in 1981 28 pages Ref: bltrnz05rppr-wel - £25.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles 1905

"1905 Originals" by Bob Howitt & Dianne Haworth 

The reemarkable story of the team that went away as the Colonials and came back as the All Blacks. Match by match coverage of this ground breaking tour. An excellent and informative book of the tour, published in New Zealand only 

1st edition 2005 208 pages Ref: TL9-bktrnz05-bh - £37.50*

 

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All Blacks to British Isles 1905

"The New Zealand Football Team - Souvenir - Visit to Wales - December 1905

A small 12 page booklet printed prior to the All Blacks visit to wales at the end of the tour. The booklets contains a fixtures list, double page photo of the All Blacks, an action photo of NZ in action, a dedication to Percy Bush, the probable teams for each of the matches and adverts. Published by A McLay & Son, Cardiff. This is a secondhand booklet in excellent condition

Published in 1905 12 pages Ref: TF3-101bltrnz05wa - £150.00

 

 

 

1924/5

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1924/5 - All Blacks to British Isles & France

"Special Souvenir - All Blacks in England, Ireland & Wales" - edited by RA Byers-Barr

 A superb 40 page A4 size booklet published half way through the "Invincibles" tour. It contains a team photo, itinerary, history of past tours by the All Blacks & British teams, pen pictures and photos of the full squad,  cartoon from the Daily Mail, comparison between the 1905 and 1924 teams, photos, poems & songs, article by Teddy Morgan, profiles of Gallagher, Dean and Wray, article on the All Black scrum formation, reports on matches, plus more historical articles. This is a terrific souvenir of this unbeaten All Black tour. 

This copy is in excellent condition with a former owner's signature to the inside cover, dated 1925

1st Edition 1924

40 Pages Ref: PC24-blnztr24  - £175.00

 

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1924/5 - All Blacks to British Isles & France

"Special Souvenir - All Blacks in England, Ireland & Wales" - edited by RA Byers-Barr

 A superb 40 page A4 size booklet published half way through the "Invincibles" tour. It contains a team photo, itinerary, history of past tours by the All Blacks & British teams, pen pictures and photos of the full squad,  cartoon from the Daily Mail, comparison between the 1905 and 1924 teams, photos, poems & songs, article by Teddy Morgan, profiles of Gallagher, Dean and Wray, article on the All Black scrum formation, reports on matches, plus more historical articles. This is a terrific souvenir of this unbeaten All Black tour. 

This copy has some loss and tearing around the edges, please see illustration.

1st Edition 1924

40 Pages Ref: TC7-blnztr24  - £75.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1924/5

"The Triumphant Tour" pub by LT Watkins

A very good detailed post tour book with individual match reports and photos, a second-hand paperback  with some minor loss to the top and the bottom of the spine plus a name lightly written in biro on the top right hand corner. 

1st Edition 1925

Pages 176 

Ref: TL19-pbtrnz24-ltw - £165.00

 

 

1928

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All Blacks to South Africa  1928

"All Blacks Souvenir" Sketches by PG Reid, Cartoons by AS Paterson

A pre tour booklet with player illustrations and profiles, there are spaces for player details to be filled in. This particular copy has the points scored by each player filled in and the scores added to the tour itinerary in the spaces provided. The owner of the booklet has also added a couple of personal comments to the book, for example on Maurice Brownlie's illustration is written "go away you Springboks", single crease down the centre and small piece missing from the back cover. Overall the faults are minor, a very rare publication. second-hand A4 size booklet, condition as above
1st Edition 1928 Pages  36  Ref: CC40-bltrnz28-pgr - £220.00

 

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1928

"The All Blacks in Springbokland" by MF Nicholls

Match by match comprehensive record of this, the first All Black tour of South Africa, includes many action and team photos, a brilliant record of the tour, a second-hand softcover book with a small piece (about 1") missing from the top of the spine.

1st Edition 1928

Pages  200

Ref: TL19-pbtrnz28mfn - £160.00

 

 

1935/6

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1935/6

"The Tour of the Third All Blacks 1935" by Oliver & Tindall

story of this tour by two of the All Black players, a second-hand soft cover, light taping to spine otherwise very good
1st Edition 1936 Pages 200 Ref: pbtrnz35-co - £75.00

 

All Blacks to British Isles & France 1935/6

"New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Tour Souvenir 1888 to 1936" compiled by BM Turner

A 46 page foolscap (slightly larger than A4) size pre tour booklet containing records from previous All Black tours, player profiles and photos of the 1935 tourists. Some great articles on NZ rugby history and Maori rugby. This copy has a well worn front cover and occasional ink stamp throughout.
1st Edition 1936 46 pages Ref: TL7-bltrnz35-bmt - £75.00

 

 

1949

All Blacks to South Africa 1949

"A shortcut to Rugby" by CK Friedlander

A general book on rugby built around the 1949 All Black tour of South Africa, name written on front, a second-hand paperback in good condition
1st Edition Pages Ref: pbtrnz49-ckf -  £60.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1949

"Guide to Africa Tour 1949" by Graham Beamish. 

Pre tour informative booklet, a second-hand booklet with a small mark on front coverlight crease
1st Edition 1949 Pages 56 Ref: blnztr49-gb - £29.00

 

All Blacks to South Africa 1949

"Auckland Star - 2nd October  1948"

Complete edition of NZ newspaper, 6 pages in total, includes front page headlines relating to players selected for the 1949 tour. Includes individual player photos, comments on the selection and match report of the trial from which the squad was selected, South Island v North Island, a second-hand broadsheet newspaper, some tearing around the edges
published in 1948 Pages 6 Ref: CC40-nznp-as-19481002 -  £29.00

 

 

1953/4

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1953/4

"A Complete Record of the All Blacks in Britain 1953-54"   

Published by Whitcombe & Tombs, the NZ stationers this 16 page pre-tour booklet features players photos and profiles, the tour itinerary and pages in which to list teams and scorers. This booklet is more often that not overprinted for local businesses, a second-hand booklet, players and scorers inked in up to the 7th match (v Cardiff)
1st Edition 1953 Pages 16 Ref: bltrnz53-wt - £12.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1953/4

"Souvenir programme of the Fourth All Blacks England Tour" 

A pre-tour booklet published by Planet Publicity, London. These booklets are believed to have been sold prior to matches during the tour. It features player biographies, team photo and tour itinerary, a second-hand booklet, crease across centre, lacking staple

published in 1953

Pages 8

Ref: TC17-bltrnz53-pp -  £15.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1953/4

"The Fourth All Blacks 53-4" by John Hayhurst, 

second-hand hardback small pieces missing from dust wrapper
1st Edition 1954 Pages 264 Ref: bktrnz53-jh -  £15.00

 

 

1960

A series of 5 photographic booklets of 16 pages published by SANZ Records of Cape Town to cover the All Blacks to South Africa 1960.  We know that four booklets were published but do not know if the 5th issue was published.

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Book 1 - Preliminary Matches

Ref: bltrnz60sanz1 - £25.00  

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Book 3 - Second Test

Ref: bltrnz60sanz3 - £25.00

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Book 4 - Third Test

Ref: bltrnz60sanz4 - £25.00

 

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"All Blacks in South Africa"

1960 - by FW Boshier

post tour statistics & match reports, a second-hand large format booklet, some wear to the cover and spine partly split.
1st Edition: 1960 Pages: 128 Ref: CC2-blnztr60-fb - £12.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1960

"Lodge Laughs at the 1960 All Black Tour" by Neville Lodge

Cartoons by NZ artist, a second-hand booklet in good condition

1st Edition: 1960 Pages: 40 Ref: bltrnz60-nl -  £12.00

 

 

1963/4

All Blacks to British Isles & France 1963/4

"New Zealand - Souvenir Tour Programme" 
published by Rostan Press 

Published by Rostan Press, London. A 4 page booklet featuring player photos, profiles and tour itinerary, a second-hand booklet taht has been folded, there are small tears on the folds

published in 1963

Pages: 4 Ref: bltrnz63-rostan -  £4.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1963/4

"Willie Away" by Terry McLean

A great tour account by New Zealand's most prolific rugby author Terry McLean, a second-hand hardback with in good condition, some small tears to the dust wrapper

1st Edition: 1964

Pages: 302

Ref: TL19-bktrnz63-tm - £18.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1963/4

"The Fifth All Blacks" by JBG Thomas 

story of the tour by leading Welsh journalist, a second-hand hardback with small piece missing on spine of dust wrapper

1st Edition: 1964 Pages: 181 Ref: bktrnz63-jbgt-xb - £12.00

 

 

  

1967

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1967

"The All Blacks" published by MW Walker, printed by Rostan Press

Pre tour 8 page booklet featuring player photos, profiles and tour itinerary, a second-hand booklet in very good condition. Autographed to the front cover by the legendary All Black flanker Waka Nathan. 

1st Edition: 1967 Pages: 8 Ref: bltrnz67-rostan-au-wn - £12.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1967

"The All Blacks 1967" by David Frost

Match by match tour record with statistical analysis by Guardian journalist Frost, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st Edition: 1968 Pages: 174 Ref: bktrnz67-df - £12.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1967

"All Black Magic" by Terry McLean

A great tour account by New Zealand's most prolific rugby author Terry McLean, a second-hand hardback  in good condition with small tears to the dust wrapper.

1st Edition: 1968

Pages: 183

Ref: TL19-bktrnz-tm  - £16.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1967

"The Unsmiling Giants" by Wallace Reyburn

An entertaining read and look at the tour, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st Edition: 1968 Pages: 170 Ref: TL19-bktrnz67-wr - £12.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1967

"Rugby in Black & Red" JBG Thomas

A look at the 1967 All Blacks tour by Welsh based journalist, this book also includes a history of the British Lions, a second-hand hardback in good condition, there is a small stain on the front of the dust wrapper. - SIGNED BY JBG 

1st Edition: 1968

Pages: 240

Ref: TL19-bktrnz67-jbgt-auxb - £20.00

 

 

 

1970

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

" All Blacks in South Africa 1970" - An Official Publication

Pre tour booklet with good historical content. Majority of text in Afrikaans, a second-hand booklet with a slight crease
1st Edition 1970 Pages: 40 Ref: bltrnz70of - £15.00

 

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compiled by Teddy Shnaps published by the South African Rugby Board
32 page pre tour brochure, a great look at previous NZ and S African encounters. Includes photos and pen pictures of the touring team. a second-hand booklet in good condition
1st Edition 1970 Pages: 32 Ref: bltrnz70-ts -  £25.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"Battling the Boks" by Terry McLean

well written account of All Blacks tour, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in very good condition.

1st Edition 1970

Pages: 261

Ref: TL19-bktrnz70-tm - £29.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"All Blacked Out" by Fred Labuschagne

Well narrated account of the tour from the South African point of view, a second-hand hardback, no dust wrapper but with illustrated boards as per illustration

1st Edition: 1970

Pages: 166

Ref: TL19-bktrnz70-fl - £35.00*

 

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"The Greatest Series" by Rufus Papenfus

Illustrated story of the test matches, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1970 Pages: 68 Ref: bktrnz70-rp -  £45.00

 

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"Weer Wereldkampioene" by Neil Steyn

text in Afrikaans, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition 1970 Pages: 223 Ref: bktrnz70-ns - £25.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"1970 All Blacks in South Africa - Vol II"
A Dominion & Sunday Times Publication with Alex Veysey

Post tour pictorial booklet including individual match reports, a second-hand booklet in good condition

1st Edition 1970 Pages: 92 Ref: bltrnz70-dom2 - £9.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"All Blacks on Tour 1970" - published by Wilson & Horton, photos by Ross Wiggins

Post tour pictorial booklet including off the field visits, a second-hand booklet in good condition

1st Edition 1970

Pages: 94

Ref: bltrnz70-wh  £9.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"All Blacks 1970" by Gert Hattingh

Photographic account of the tour, text in Afrikaans, very rare publication, rarely seen outside South Africa, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in excellent condition

Published in 1970

Pages: 56

Ref: bltrnz70-gh - £50.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"SA Sunday Express 26th July 1970" 

Front page completely devoted to Springboks 17 points to 6 victory over the All Blacks in the first test with a headline of "Magnificent win by bounding Boks". Three pages of full colour photographs are dedicated to this great Springbok triumph. Ideal for framing, a 3 full pages from a tabloid newspaper, folded into 2

Published in 1970

Pages: 06

Ref: CC40-npsa-se-19700726 - £25.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"SA Sunday Times 9th August 1970" 

Front page with headline & full page match report/photos of great 9 points to 8 victory in the 2nd Test for the All Blacks, ideal for framing, 2 full pages from broadsheet newspaper, folded into 4

Published in 1970

Pages: 04

Ref: CC40-npsa-st-197000809 - £18.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"SA Sunday Express 9th August 1970" 

Front page with headline & back page plus another full page from this newspaper containing a match report and photos of the great 9 points to 8 victory in the 2nd Test for the All Blacks, ideal for framing, 3 full pages from a tabloid newspaper, folded into 2

Published in 1970

Pages: 06

Ref: CC40-npsa-se197000809 - £15.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"Rand Daily Mail 12th September 1970" 

A 6 page pre-match preview of the 4th Test match in 1970. The front page contains caricatures and facsimile autographs of the Springbok players with the back page covering the All Blacks. An excellent publication which is ideal for framing, Broadsheet newspaper folded into 4

Published in 1970

Pages: 06

Ref: CC40-npsa-rdm-19700912 - £19.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"Die Vaderland 24th July 1970" 

Pre first test newspaper with front page photo of the Springboks, text in Afrikaans. Fold over broadsheet newspaper, folded into 4

Published in 1970

Pages: 04

Ref: CC40-npsa-dv-19700724 - £15.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"SA Sunday Express 13th September 1970" 

Front page completely devoted to Springboks 20 points to 17 victory over the All Blacks in the fourth and final test with a headline proclaiming the Springboks as world champions. Three pages of full colour photographs are dedicated to this great Springbok triumph. Ideal for framing, 3 full pages from a tabloid newspaper, folded into 2, some small tears to edges

Published in 1970

Pages: 06

Ref: CC40-npsa-se-19700913 - £20.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1970

"Dagbreek en Landstem 2nd August 1970" 

First test newspaper report with full colour photos throughout, text in Afrikaans, Fold over broadsheet newspaper, folded into 4

Published in 1970

Pages: 04

Ref: CC40-npsa-dl-1970-0802 - £15.00

 

 

1972/3

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1972/3

"The All Blacks - New Zealand Tour Programme" unknown publisher

8 page booklet featuring player photos & profiles, team photo and tour intinerary, a second-hand booklet, very slight crease

1st Edition: 1972

Pages: 8

Ref: TC17- bltrnz72piuk* - £7.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1972/3

"The Winter Men" by Wallace Reyburn 

Kirkpatrick's team, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st Edition: 1973

Pages: 149

Ref: bktrnz72-wr -  £12.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1972/3

"The Avenging All Blacks"  by JBG Thomas  

All about Kirkpatrick's team. The story of the 1972/3 All Blacks by the Western Mail journalist, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in excellent condition.

1st Edition: 1973

Pages: 180

Ref: TL19-bktrnz72-jbgt-xb - £19.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1972/3

"All Blacks in the Lions Den" ed by Terry Godwin

post tour pictorial review, a second-hand brochure in good condition

1st Edition: 1973

Pages: 72

Ref: bltrnz72-tg - £7.00

 

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All Blacks 1972/3

"Kirky's All Blacks-Vol 1" by Hedley Mortlock & Peter Bush, 

post tour pictorial review, a second-hand brochure in good condition 

1st Edition: 1973

Pages:  72

Ref: bltrnz72-hm1 - £7.00

 

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All Blacks 1972/3

"Kirky's All Blacks-Vol 2" by Hedley Mortlock & Peter Bush, 

post tour pictorial review, a second-hand brochure in good condition 

1st Edition: 1973

Pages:  68

Ref: bltrnz72-hm2 - £7.00

 

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"All Black Tour 72-73 published by NZ Herald  

A post tour pictorial review, a second-hand booklet in good condition

published in 1973

Pages:  92

Ref: TC17-bltrnz72-nzh - £14.00

 

A set of 4 booklets published by Rugby News NZ covering the 1972/3 tour of the British Isles, jointly edited by Bob Howitt & John Reason, 50 - 56 pages 

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Book 1 - Ref: blnztr72-rn1 - £5.00

Book 2 - Ref: blnztr72-rn2 - £5.00

Book 3 - Ref: blnztr72-rn3 - £5.00

 

 

1974

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All Blacks to Ireland & Wales 1974

"All Blacks Come Back" by Terry McLean,

Irish Centenary tour. A great tour account by New Zealand's most prolific rugby author Terry McLean, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st Edition: 1975

Pages: 165

Ref: TL19-bktrnz74-tm  - £12.00

 

1976

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All Blacks to South Africa 1976

"One In the Eye"  by B Glasspool

The graphic story of Andy Leslie's All Blacks, their triumphs, failures, their joys and despairs. A rare book, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in very good condition.

1st edition 1976

pages 166

Ref: TL19-bktrnz76-bg - £40.00

 

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All Blacks to South Africa 1976

"Rugby In Kettings" (Rugby in Chains) by Quintus van Rooyen

Text in Afrikaans, rare book for this tour, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1976

pages 247

Ref: bktrnz76-qvr -  £50.00

 

 

 

1978 - Grand Slam Tour

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All Blacks to British Isles 1978

"Follow the All Blacks" with the Daily Mirror

Pre tour booklet containing players photos & profiles, match by page with spaces to list players, a second-hand brochure in good condition

1st edition 1978

pages 48

Ref: bltrnz78-dm -  £4.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles 1978

"Mourie's All Blacks" by Terry McLean

Post tour book for the first ever All Black Grand Slam tour by New Zealand's most prolific writer, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1979

pages 184

Ref: TL19-bktrnz78-tm - £20.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles 1978

"Mourie's Men" by Wallace Reyburn

Post tour book for the first ever All Black Grand Slam tour, a second-hand hardback, a very clean ex library copy with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1978

pages 204

Ref: bktrnz78-wr -  £16.00

 

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All Blacks to British Isles 1978

"Grand Slam All Blacks" by Keith Quinn 

Post tour book for the first ever All Black Grand Slam tour, a second-hand paperback, some light wear throughout with a couple of loose pages

1st edition 1979

pages 160

Ref: bktrnz78-kq - £9.00

 

 

1979

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All Blacks to England & Scotland 1979

"Retreat From Glory" by Don Cameron

second-hand hardback in good condition

1st edition 1980

pages 178

dust wrapper Yes

Ref: bktrnz79-dc - £12.00

 

 

1992

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All Blacks to South Africa 1992

"All Black Attack" 

Pre tour publication for the re-unification tour, published by TP Publications, a second-hand A4 size booklet in good condition

1st edition 1992

pages 46

Ref: bltrnz92-tp -  £5.00

2002

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All Blacks 2002

"The Official Adidas and NZRFU magazine of the 2002 tour of England, France & Wales" 

Official NZRFU tour guide, includes a supplementary 37 inch (94cm) poster of an All Black line up, past & present players included. tour preview, player profiles & photos, historical article on NZ & France, a second-hand booklet in good condition

Published in 2002

pages 30 + poster

Ref: bltrnz02-of - £15.00

 

 

ALL BLACKS - MULTIPLE TOUR BOOKS

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"Fifty Years Of The All Blacks" by WOOLLER and OWEN 

A complete history of the All Blacks in the British Isles 1905 - 1954, contributions by the players who played against the All Blacks, Rhys Gabe (Wales) reviews the 1905 tour, LJ Corbett (Ireland) looks at the 1924 tour, Wilf Wooller (Wales) on the 1935/6 tour, Sam Walker & Jock Wemyss join the other 3 on their review of the 1953/4 tour. Each individual match is covered on all tours with reports and teams, a second-hand hardback with two small pieces missing from dust wrapper

1st Edition: 1954

Pages: 272

Ref: bktrnzmu-ww-xb -  £16.00

 

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"All Blacks In Wales" by John Billot 

Details each match individually 1888 – 1967,   includes Wales tour of  NZ 1969, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper, an ex library copy in good condition

1st edition 1972

239 pages

Ref: TL19-bktrnzmu72-jb-xb  - £35.00

 

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"A Century of the All Blacks In Britain and Ireland" by Dave Fox, Ken Bogle & Mark Hoskins

A comprehensive book covering every All Black tour match played in GB & Ireland. Includes the 2005 Grand Slam tour. This book was only published in paperback, a second-hand paperback in excellent condition

1st edition 2006

352 pages

  Ref: pbtrnzmu-df  -  £19.00

 

 

BRITISH LIONS TOUR PUBLICATIONS
For books and publications covering individual Lions tours please visit the British Lions page. Click on the British Lions page link or the years below for individual tours.

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ENGLAND   1991 - 1992 - 1994 - 1995 - 2003

1991

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England's Grand Slam 1991

"The Year of the Rose" by Barrie Fairall

second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1991

pages 189

Ref: bktren91-bf -  £12.00

 

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"England's Grand Slam 1991"
by Rob Andrew and Dean Richards in association with Save & Prosper

Successful Five Nations campaign from the players viewpoint, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1991

pages 123

Ref: bktren91-ra -  £12.00

 

1992

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England Grand Slams 1991 & 1992

"Double Grand Slam" by Peter Cullimore, 

Back to back grand slams for Carling's men, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1992

pages

 Ref: bktren92-pc -  £15.00

 

 

1995

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England's Grand Slam 1995 

"Carling's Men" by M Cleary

Full colour photographs throughout with many double page spreads, Carling's men on the rampage again, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1995

pages 94

Ref: bktren95-mc -  £10.00

 

 

2003

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Team England Rugby - Grand Slam Champions 2003 

The official behind the scenes story of England's undefeated season - from November 2002 to June 2003 England were unbeaten against all opposition. This is the full story. Full colour pictures throughout, a second-hand paperback in good condition

1st edition 2003

pages 160

Ref: bktren03-te -  £13.00

 

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England Rugby World Cup Winners 2003 

"England Rugby World Champions edited by Philip Brown

A large format book, terrific illustrations from the tournament, an excellent record of England's greatest feat. foreword by Rob Andrew.  

1st edition 2004

336 pages 

Ref: TL19-bkwcen03-pb-xb - £25.00

 

 

FRANCE  1958 - 1961 - 1967 - 1968 - 1971 - 1993

1961

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France to New Zealand 1961

"La Melee Fantastique" by Dennis Lalanne

Previews the tour with a run down of the 1959 & 1960 French season, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1961

pages 207

Ref: bktrfr61-dl - £18.00

 

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France to New Zealand 1961

"Cock of the Rugby Roost" by Terry Mclean

The French team in New Zealand 1961, the story of the tour by New Zealand's leading ruby journalist, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1961

pages 220

Ref: TL19-bktrfr61-tm - £25.00

 

 

 

1967

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France to South Africa 1967

"Rugby En Veldslag - Franse Toer, 1967"
(Rugby In Battle - French Tour 1967) by T Mostert

text in Afrikaans, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1967

pages 116

Ref: bktrfr67-tm - £55.00

 

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France to South Africa 1967

"Ruffled Roosters" by AC Parker

The French tour of South Africa 1967, the tour as seen through the eyes of South African jornalist AC Parker, a second-hand hardback in good condition, the dust wrapper has some minor surface loss. 

1st edition 1967

pages 175

Ref: TL19-bktrfr67-acp - £39.00

 

 

1968

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France to New Zealand 1968

"NZ Weekly News" 19th August 1968

Large magazine publication. Includes a full tour review & colour photos, approx 10 - 12 pages dedicated to the tour. Large magazine with some light damage to spine

published in 1968

pages 52

Ref: CC40-mgnz-wn19680819 - £15.00

 

 

1993

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France To South Africa 1993

"Tour Le France" published by TP Publications

Pre-tour publication with several articles, player profiles and photos & tour itinerary, a second-hand A4 size booklet

published in 1993

20 pages

Ref: bltrfr93-tp -  £5.00

 

 

IRELAND 1985 - 1992 - 2002  

10.jpg (77028 bytes) "Ireland's Golden Rugby Years"  1947-1952  

Edited by Barry S Nolan

A rundown of Ireland's golden years, including their only Grand Slam in 1948, the Triple Crown in 1949 and the Championship in 1951. Contributions and articles by many leading writers of the time, they include C Henry with "Munster's Contribution to the Golden Era", "Ulster played their part in no uncertain fashion by W Brownlow-White, "Great Games and Famous Players Recalled" by Mitchel V Cogley. In a statistical section, winners of Irish cups are listed including Junior, Senior and Provincial Town's Cups. A secondhand paperback in good condition, some minor damage to spine,, a rare book. 
published in 1952 Pages: 136 Ref: PC4-blhiir52-bn-xc - £195.00 

 

 

1985

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"Ireland's Triple Crown" 1985 by K Johnston

tale of great Irish victories, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1985

pages 184

Ref: bktrir85-kj - £45.00

 

 

2002

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Irish Schools tour of Australia 1996

player pics & profiles, tour info & squad photo, a second-hand booklet in excellent condition

pub in 1996

12 pages 

Ref: bltrirsh96 -  £5.00

 

2009

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A book on the 2009 Ireland Grand Slam edited by Alan English

The story of Ireland's great 2009 Grand Slam in the words of the players. Tales from the victories over France and England in Dublin, on the road wins against Italy in Rome and Scotland in Edinburgh to the Championship showdown and the Grand Slam victory over Wales in Cardiff. the rollercoaster of emotions is bared by the men who achieved this great feat. This is a new book.     
1st edition published in 2009 Pages: 256 Ref: bkgsir09-english.a-xc - £20.00 

 

 

JAPAN  1968

  1968

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Japan to New Zealand  1968

"Japan RFU - New Zealand Tour 1968" published by Japan RFU

Photos & profiles of players & short history of rugby in Japan, a second-hand booklet in good condition with 4 Japan autographs on player profiles

published in 1968

pages 36

Ref: bltrja68-jrfu - £45.00

 

 

1974

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Japan to New Zealand  1974

"Japan RFU - New Zealand Tour '74" published by Japan RFU

Profiles of players, short history of rugby in Japan with statistics of touring sides to Japan, an article on the recent activities of Japanese team by Shiggy Kono, a second-hand booklet in good condition

published in 1974

pages 64

Ref: bltrja74-jrfu -  £25.00

 

 

SCOTLAND

1984

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Scotland Grand Slam 1984

"The Year of the Thistle" by Norman Mair

Illustrated story of the Grand Slam, an in depth look at a great year for Scottish rugby, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1984

pages 197

Ref: bktrsc84-nm -  £12.00

 

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Scotland Grand Slam 1984

"Scotland's Grand Slam '84 by Ian McLaughlan & Chris Rea

second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1984

pages 94

Ref: bktrsc84-im -  £14.00

 

 

1990

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"Scotland’s Grand Slam 1990"
McGeechan, Sole & Hastings with Robertson & Cleary, 

second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1990

pages 127

Ref: bktrsc90-im -  £12.00

 

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Scotland Grand Slam 1990

"The Flowering of Scotland" compiled by Derek Douglas

Foreword by Scottish captain David Sole, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1984

pages 94

Ref: bktrsc90-dd - £14.00

 

 

1967

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Scottish Borders to South Africa 1967

"The Ambassadors" by JLT Dawson

second-hand paperback in good condition

1st edition 1967

pages 80

Ref: bktrscnn67-jltd - £30.00

 

 

SPRINGBOKS   1906/7 - 1931-2 - 1937 - 1951/2 - 1956 - 1960/1 - 1965 - 1968 - 1969/70 - 1971 - 19811993

1906/7

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Springboks to Britain & France 1906/7

"The Springboks - History of the Tour 1906-07" by F N Piggott

Match by match account of this fascinating tour, a second-hand hardback in good condition

1st edition 1907

pages 140

Ref: bktrsa06-fnp -  £380.00

 

 

1931-2

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Springboks to British Isles 1931-2

1931-32 SPRINGBOKS PRE-TOUR ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET - A 64 page booklet dedicated to the Springbok tourists. Published by Mitchell of London and edited by Richings this booklet contains photos and profiles of the squad as well as histories of previous Springbok tours. The booklet is in excellent condition.

Ref bltrsa31-m - £135.00

 

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Springboks to British Isles 1931-2

1931-32 SPRINGBOKS PRE-TOUR ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET - A 64 page booklet dedicated to the Springbok tourists. Published by Mitchell of London and edited by Richings this booklet contains photos and profiles of the squad as well as histories of previous Springbok tours. This booklet is a presentation copy with a hardback printed cover. It has previously belonged to the Durham & Northumberland player JAT Webster who faced the Springboks in the match at Sunderland on 24th October 1931. He has written his name in block capitals on the first blank page. Overall the booklet is in excellent condition.

Ref blpntrsa31-m - £125.00

 

1937

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Springboks to New Zealand 1937

"1937 Taranaki Rugby Almanac published by the Hawera Publishing Co

This publication looks at previous tours by the Springboks and All Blacks, there are profiles and photos of the 1937 Springboks, photos and statistical information on Taranaki & pen pictures of all Taranaki's forty All Blacks, a second-hand booklet with slight crease 

1st edition 1937

pages 60

Ref: F78-2-bltrsa37-hpc - £85.00

 

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Springboks to New Zealand 1937

"South Africa's Greatest Springboks" by John E. Sacks

The 1937 Springboks were the first team to win a test series in New Zealand, Sacks was the sports editor of the Rand Daily mail and the johannesburg Sunday Times, he travelled with the team. The book covers the final South African and New Zealand Trials, plus the unofficial and official matches in New Zealand and Australia. this is a second-hand paperback in very good condition

1st edition 1938

208 pages 

Ref: - TL19-pbtrsa37-jes - £225.00

 

 

1951/2

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Springboks to Britain 1951/2

"Murrayfield en Darna" by Jannie Fourie

Comprehensive tour report, nice section with individual profiles and photos of the players, text in Afrikaans, a second-hand hardback, small pieces missing from the dust wrapper

1st edition 1952

pages 173

Ref: bktrsa51-jf -  £35.00

 

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Springboks to Britain 1951/2

"The Fourth Springboks 1951 - 1952" by RK Stent

Well written account of this successful Springbok side, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1952

pages 212

Ref: bktrsa51-rks -  £25.00

 

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Springboks to Britain 1951/2

"South Wales Echo" 22nd January 1951

Souvenir Edition previewing the Welsh international at Cardiff, the headline proclaims 'Battle of the Century', a Broadsheet newspaper folded into 4, some wear and minor tearing

published in 1951

pages 06

Ref: CC40-npwa-swe-19511222 - £45.00

 

 

1956

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Springboks to NZ  & Australia 1956

"Die All Blacks Trap Ons Vas" (The All Blacks Trample Us) by D Kamfer

The Springbok tour from the South African's point of view, text in Afrikaans, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1956

pages 224

Ref: bktrsa56-dk -  £85.00

 

Springboks to NZ 1956

"Springboks at Bay" by Maxwell Price

Full and in depth account of the Springboks in Australia & New Zealand, a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper

1st edition 1956

pages 213

Ref: bktrsa56-mp - £9.00

 

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Springboks to NZ 1956

"The Kiwis Conquer" by Reg Sweet 

Full and in depth account of the Springboks in Australia & New Zealand, a second-hand hardback without a dust wrapper

1st edition 1956

pages 216

Ref: bktrsa56-rs - £16.00

 

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Springboks to NZ 1956

"Old Heroes" by Warwick Roger

what became of the players from this tour, Roger meets up with them 25 years after the tour, a second-hand paperback in good condition  

1st edition 1991

pages 222

Ref: pbtrsa56-wr - £19.00

 

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Springboks to NZ 1956

"Lodge Laughs at the Springbok Tour" by Neville Lodge

cartoon humour, second-hand booklet in good condition 

Reprint 1956

pages 40

Ref: bltrsa56-nl -  £24.00

 

Springboks to NZ 1956

"Springbok Tour of New Zealand" published by The Evening Star, Dunedin 

Match by match tour report, a second-hand newspaper copy, tatty around the edges 

1st edition 1956

pages 20

Ref: CC40-nptrsa56-es - £12.00

 

 

1960/1 

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Springboks to Britain & France 1960/1

"Springbok Glory" by JBG Thomas  

Wales' leading journalist reflects on the tour, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1961

pages 224

Ref: bktrsa60-jbgt - £24.00

 

 

 

1965

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Springboks to NZ & Australia 1965

"The 4th Springbok Tour of NZ" by Urbahn & Clarke

second-hand hardback with some nicks and cuts to dust wrapper

1st edition 1965

pages 199

Ref: bktrsa65-rju -  £14.00

 

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Springboks to NZ  & Australia 1965

"Springbok Challenge Book 2" produced by John W Waters, published by Viscount Printing

Post tour pictorial booklet of the early matches of the Springbok tour including the 1st Test, a second-hand booklet in good condition

1st edition 1965

pages 48

Ref: bltrsa65-vp2 - £8.00

 

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Springboks to NZ  & Australia 1965

"Springbok Tour Review" - New Zealand Weekly News Special Issue

New Zealand Weekly News 22/9/65 "Springbok Tour Review" - 70 page weekly magazine with 16 page your supplement inside, preview of the tour including some coverage of the early matches, a second-hand booklet in good condition

published in 1965

pages 70

Ref: CC40-mgtrsa-19650922 - £25.00

 

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Springboks to NZ  & Australia 1965

"Springbok Tour Review" - New Zealand Weekly News 30th June 1965

New Zealand Weekly News 30/6/65 "Training Sessions for Springboks in Australia" - an 8 page centre pages insert with 4 pages dedicated to the 1965 Springboks in Australia. Includes a double paage centre page poster of the squad, a Magazine pages in good condition

published in 1965

pages 08

Ref: CC40-mgtrsa19650630 - £15.00

 

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New Zealand Weekly News 22/9/65 "Springbok Tour 1965" - 16 page supplement only (see above) covering the early part of the tour, slight damage. 

Ref CC40-mgtrsa-19650922-sup - £9.00

 

 

1969/70

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Springboks to Britain 1969/70

"Rugby Agter Doringdraad" by Gerhard Viviers

text in Afrikaans, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1970

pages 143

Ref: bktrsa69-gv - £20.00

 

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Springboks to Britain 1969/70

"Springbok Invasion" by JBG Thomas

Welsh journalist on a tour disrupted by politics, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper, an ex library copy very clean,  in good condition

1st edition 1970

pages 199

Ref: bktrsa69-jbgt -  £20.00

 

 

1971

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Springboks to Australia 1971

"Political Football" by S Harris

A sociological study of the tour, a second-hand paperback in good condition

1st edition 1971

pages 256

Ref: pbtrsa69-sh -  £15.00

 

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Springboks to Australia 1971

"the Unbeatables" by Kim Shippey

extremley rare book on this a tour disrupted by anti-apatheid protesters, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition

1st edition 1971

pages150

Ref: bktrsa71-ks -  £175.00

 

 

1981

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Springboks to NZ 1981

"Springboks Under Siege" ed by Bryden & Colley

includes 1980 Lions to SA, 1981 Irish tour of South Africa & 1980 S American Jaguars tour, very well illustrated with good statistics, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards.

1st edition 1981

pages 160

Ref: TL19-bktrsa81cb -  £49.00*

 

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Springboks to NZ 1981

"By batons and barbed wire" by Tom Newnham

Protesters view of the tour, a second-hand paperback in good condition

1st edition 1981

pages 96

Ref: pbtrsa81-tn - £25.00

 

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Springboks to NZ 1981

"The Tour Photographs" by A McCredie

Photographic compilation of the anti-tour protests, a second-hand booklet in good condition

1st edition 1981

pages 56

Ref: bltrsa81-am - £45.00

 

 

 

SPRINGBOKS - MULTIPLE TOUR BOOKS

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"Springboks In Wales" by John Billot

match by match accounts of the Springboks in Wales, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition 

1st Edition: 1974

Pages:  311

Ref: bktrsawamu74-jb-xb - £15.00

 

 

WALES

1950 & 1952 TRIPLE CROWNS

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1893-1952 Triple Crown Souvenir, published by the WRU and edited by JBG Thomas. A superb publication containing historical articles and information on all Wales' Triple Crowns up to 1952, there are many team photographs. Articles include "History of the Triple Crown" by JBG Thomas, "Memories of 1893 - 1900 by WJ 'Billy' Bancroft, "Playing in Three Triple Crown Sides" by Rhys Gabe, "Two Great Triple Crown Players - RM 'Dicky'Owen and WJ 'Billy' Trew by Pengragon, "The Game Today and in the Golden Era" by Tommy Vile, "Memories of 1911" by Billy Spiller, "A Great Victory and Narrow Failure in 1935-36" by Wilf Wooller, "1950 - Success at Last" by Billy Cleaver, "Leading Wales to Victory in Modern Times" by John Gwilliam, 48 pages. This is a secondhand copy in excellent condition.  

Ref: blwatc52xb - £39.00

1975

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Wales to Japan 1975 

Rugby Football Japan, pre tour special, Japanese text, a 48 page magazine including review of Japan tour of Australia,  a second-hand magazine in good condition

published in 1975

pages

Ref: bltrwa75-25-1 - £35.00

1969

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Wales to NZ 1969

"Wales in New Zealand" with Alex Veysey

post tour pictorial booklet with additional newspaper reports, a second-hand booklet in good condition

published in 1969

pages 80

Ref: TC17-bltrwa69-av - £19.00

 

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Wales tour of New Zealand 1969 scrapbook. A comprehensive compilation of newspaper cuttings from New Zealand newspapers covering this tour contained in a well put together scrapbook. It has a plain cover and 64 pages in total

Ref: NC15-npbkwatr69 - £55.00

 

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Wellington Evening Post, 12 page pre match broadsheet supplement to the Wellington v Wales game 1969. Front page full size Phil Bennett illustration, some great historical articles inside, alas half of one page is missing.

Ref B90-npwatr69-wel - £15.00

1988

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Wales to NZ 1988

Rugby News - "Preview 88 - the Year of the Dragon. The Welsh are Coming"

Pre-season preview published by Rugby News, NZ. Previews Wales in New Zealand with player profiles and a review of the 1969 tour, previews the All Black tour of Australia & the domestic season in NZ. A second-hand booklet in good condition

published in 1988

pages 96

Ref: TC17-bltrwa88-rn - £12.00

 

1990

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Wales to Namibia 1990 

Official souvenir brochure published by the Namibian Rugby Union, includes player photos, profiles and tour itinerary, a second-hand A4 size booklet, there are many notes interesting made by a travelling official, some wear and loose middle pages.

published in 1990

16 pages

Ref: TC17-bltrwa90na - £6.00

2005

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Wales Grand Slam 2005

"Grand Slam - Year of the Dragon" by Paul Rees

A well balanced view of the re-emergence of Welsh rugby, under the guidance of Mike Ruddock the men in red swept all before them aside in one of the greatest ever seasons. A secondhand hardback in very good condition.

published in 2005

224 pages

Ref: TL19-bktrwa05-pr - £15.00

 

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Wales Grand Slam 2005

"Breathing Fire" by Team Wales

The Official Book of the 2006 Six Nations Champions - Living the Grand Slam Dream with Wales' Rugby Heroes

A superbly illustrated record of the 2005 Grand Slam season, 

published in 2005

224 pages

Ref: bkgswa05-tw - £25.00

 

 

WALLABIES & WARATAHS   1927/8 - 1947/8 - 1963 - 1969 - 1972 - 1975/6 - 1980s - 1984 - 1992 - 1997

 

 

1966

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Wallabies to British Isles 1966/7

"Australia" published by MW Walker, printed by Rostan Press

4 page fold over booklet featuring player photos, profiles and tour itinerary, a second-hand booklet with a crease down the centre

published in 1966 Pages: 4 Ref: bltras66-rostan - £9.00

 

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Wallabies to Britain 1966

"South Wales Echo 3rd December 1966" Final edition

Match report with front page photos and headline "Wallabies Bring Off Shock Win" - complete newspaper, an 8 page broadsheet newspaper folded into 4, excellent condition

published in 1966

pages 08

Ref:CC40-npwa-swe19661203 - £35.00

 

 

 

1969

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Wallabies to South Africa 1969

"Wallabies Without Armour" by Maxwell Price

includes interviews with Malan and Connor the Springbok & Wallaby coaches, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition 1969

pages 208

Ref: bktras69-mp - £30.00

 

 

1972

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Wallabies to  New Zealand 1972

"The Wallabies '72" by Lindsay Knight, An ABD Clark publication

Post tour pictorial review, a second-hand booklet in good condition

1st edition 1972

pages 66

Ref: bltras72-lk - £7.00

 

 

1984

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Wallabies in the 1980s

"Path To Victory" - Wallaby Power in the 1980s by Mark Ella & T Smith

Alan Jones' successful Wallaby teams from 1984 to 1986, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st edition

pages

 Ref: pbtras84-me - £25.00

 

 

1992

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Wallabies to South Africa 1992

"Wizards from Oz," published by TP Publications

Pre tour publication, a second-hand A4 size booklet in good condition

1st edition 1992

pages 38

Ref: bltras92-tp -  £5.00

 

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Australian Schoolboys tour of UK, Ireland & Netherlands 1990-91

published by Playbill, tour info, player pics & profiles, history of previous tours etc, a second-hand booklet in excellent condition

pub in 1990

36 pages

 Ref: bltrassh90 -  £8.00

 

 

FIVE/SIX NATIONS PREVIEWS & REVIEWS
  

1978

PREVIEW

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"Carlsberg International Rugby Union Review 1978", a 38 page A4 size booklet previewing the 1978 five nations. includes a detailed report of the 1977 John Player Cup Final. A secondhand booklet with some light wear to the covers. 

Ref: bltu-6N.1978-carlsberg £5.00

1994

PREVIEW

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"Rugby '94 - Five Nations Fever" - 162 pages published by Sporting World Publications. Preview of 1994 Five Nations and other world rugby. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltu-6N.1994-fnf - £8.00

1998

PREVIEW

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"The 1998 Five Nations Championship" - 60 pages, published by Sportsworld Ltd. Preview of 1998 Five Nations including detailed individual player profiles. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltu-6N.1998-t1fnc - £8.00

2000

GUIDE

96.jpg (90112 bytes) "A Fan's Guide to Wales and the Six Nations" - 82 pages, includes an interview with Graham Henry. A secondhand A5 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltu-6N.2000-fans.guide.wales - £2.00

2002

GUIDE

95.jpg (104341 bytes) "A Fan's Guide to Wales and the Six Nations" - 50 pages. A secondhand A5 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltu-6N.2002-fans.guide.wales - £2.00

2004

PREVIEW

94.jpg (140188 bytes) "Six Nations Championship 2004" - 56 pages, published by Sportsworld Ltd. Preview of 2004 Six Nations including detailed individual player profiles. A secondhand A4 size magazine in very good condition. 

Ref: bltu-6N.2004-snc2 - £8.00

2005

GUIDE

92.jpg (82775 bytes) "Grand Tour" - 392 pages. Published in 2005 by Baytree Publishing Ltd. A detailed guide to the rugby cities of Europe. Focusing on the major venues of the six nations tournament this guide also contains information on the Heineken European Cup venues. A secondhand booklet in good condition. 

Ref: bltu-6N.2005-grand.tour - £7.00

2006

PREVIEW

93.jpg (108460 bytes) "The RBS Six Nations Hanbook" - 66 pages, published by 'The Times' detailed preview of the six nations tournament. A secondhand A5 size magazine in good condition. 

Ref: bltu-6N.2006-times - £4.50

 

MISC

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WALES v FRANCE, IRELAND v SCOTLAND 1927 - Match (French Sports Magazine) dated 1 Mar 1927 with a full front page photo of Wales v France international in Swansea. The magazine includes photos of Wales v France (2 photos) and Ireland v Scotland (2 photos) on the middle pages plus other rugby photos and match reports (text in French)  

Ref: ZL6-mgfr-match19270301 - £45.00

 

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"On Tour"  by JBG Thomas

tours to Britain up to 1954, JBG's first book also claimed as "The first book ever prepared on the development of Rugby Football Tours "Kiwis", "Wallabies", "Springboks" and "All Blacks" with a foreword by Wilf Wooller, a second-hand hardback in good condition with small piece missing from spine of dust wrapper 

1st Edition: 1954

Pages: 192

Ref: bktrmu54-jbgt - £9.00

 

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"No Prisoners" by David Frost

A background to rugby touring, a look at the Lions, Springboks & All Blacks on tour, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition

1st Edition: 1978

Pages:  143

Ref: bktrmi78-df - £8.00

 

 

NON INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS

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Paeroa West (NZ) to USA 1977 - "West out West" by Peter J Reilly

A book covering the tour, both on and off the field activities, an interesting look at a rugby tour, a second-hand paperback with a coffee cup mark to front cover

1st edition 1977

pages 128

Ref: bltrusnn-pjr - £25.00

 

SCRAPBOOKS

SCRAPBOOKS - 1956 Springboks tour of NZ - 5 x 24 page books - Afrikaans newspaper clippings & handwritten notes

Ref: MC73-bknptr56gp5 - £25.00

SCRAPBOOK - 1955 Lions to South Africa - newspaper clippings from English language newspapers laid to book single sided - 36 pages, mostly photographic clippings

Ref: MC73-bknpbr55 -  £35.00 

SCRAPBOOK - 1960 All Blacks to SA - newspaper clippings from English language newspapers laid to book single sided - 16 pages, mostly photographic clippings

Ref: MC73-bknptrnz60 - £16.00 

SCRAPBOOK - 1970 All Blacks tour of SA - 80 page scrapbook covering tour, contains match reports & photos in both Afrikaans & English

Ref: MC73-bknptrnz70 - £25.00

SCRAPBOOKS - 1974 British Lions tour of South Africa, 2 scrapbooks, 80 pages each book covering tour, contains mostly colour photos from the tour, includes 4 'Scope' magazine 12 page supplements

Ref: MC73-bknpbr74 - £65.00

 

 

 

 

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