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INTERNATIONAL
TOURS &
SIX
NATIONS
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 - 1981
- 1986 - 1992 - 1996
- 2002
1905
 
|
All Blacks to British Isles 1905 - "Why
the All Blacks Triumphed" by JA
BUTTERY |
| Sub-titled
"Secret of Our Success" by the New Zealand Captain. This book
gives a match by match
coverage of the tour with post match comments by the leading rugby figures
of the time, Arthur Gould, H Alexander, Billy Bancroft, Leonard Tosswill.
A rare book on the originals tour. |
| This copy has
a loose back cover, there are one or two nicks and some light soiling to
the front cover. The spine is well worn |
1st Edition 1906 |
Pages 105 |
Ref: PD2-bktrnz05-jb - £450.00 |
|
|
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 publishing Dixon's book covers the complete 1905/6 'Originals'
tour, a wonderful well illustrated read. |
| Secondhand
hardback without d/w |
Reprinted in 1999 |
226 pages |
Ref: BS - £48.00 |
|
|
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 secondahnd booklet in excellent condition |
Published in 1981 |
28 pages |
Ref: bltrnz05 - £25.00 |
1928
|
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. |
| Secondhand A4 size booklet, condition as above |
1st Edition 1928 |
Pages 36 |
Ref: CC40-bltrnz28-pr - £220.00 |
1935/6
 |
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
playersNC13 - with slight creases and part of spine
missing £65 / Ref: NC19 |
| Secondhand soft cover, light taping to spine otherwise
very good |
1st Edition 1936 |
Pages 200 |
Ref: AS - £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, |
| Secondhand paperback in good condition |
1st Edition |
Pages |
Ref: AS - £60.00 |
 |
All Blacks to South Africa 1949
-
"Guide
to Africa Tour 1949" by Graham Beamish.
|
| Pre tour informative booklet |
| Secondhand booklet with a small mark on front coverlight crease |
1st Edition 1949 |
Pages 56 |
Ref: B92 - £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. |
| Secondhand broadsheet newspaper, some tearing around the
edges |
published in 1948 |
Pages 6 |
Ref: CC40-np-19481002 - £29.00 |
1953/4
 |
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. |
| Secondhand booklet, players and scorers inked in up to the
7th match (v Cardiff) |
1st Edition 1954 |
Pages 16 |
Ref: B92 - £12.00 |
| |
All Blacks to British Isles & France 1953/4 - "The Fourth All Blacks 53-4" by John
Hayhurst,
|
| |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w - small pieces missing from d/w |
1st Edition 1954 |
Pages 264 |
Ref: BS - £15.00 |
1960
 |
All Blacks to South Africa 1960 -
"The All Blacks Juggernaut In South Africa" by AC Parker |
| Even as far back as 1960 the political question
is debated but the majority of this book is dedicated to the rugby in
which South Africa beat the All Blacks 3 - 1 in the test series. |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st Edition: 1960 |
Pages: 254 |
Ref: BS - £25.00 |
 |
All Blacks to South Africa 1960 -
"Battle of the Giants" by CO Medworth |
| Two part book, part 1 looks at the history of
All Black - Springbok encounters while part 2 covers the 1960 All Black
tour of South Africa |
| Secondhand hardback without a dust wrapper |
1st Edition: 1960 |
Pages: 202 |
Ref: BS - £10.00 |
|
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. |
 |
Book 1 - Preliminary Matches - Ref: B92 -
£25.00
|
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Book 2 - First Test - Ref: B92 - £25.00 |
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Book 3 - Second Test - Ref: B92 - £25.00 |
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Book 4 - Third Test - Ref: B92 - £25.00 |
 |
"All Blacks in South Africa"
- 1960 -
by FW Boshier |
| post tour statistics & match reports |
| Secondhand large format booklet, some wear to
the cover and spine partly split. |
1st Edition: 1960 |
Pages: 128 |
Ref: CC2-blnztr60-fb - £12.00 |
|
"All Blacks in South Africa"
- 1960 - Personality Supplement dated 25/8/60 "Souvenir of All Blacks
Rugby Tour |
| results and photos up to the 3rd Test |
| Secondhand magazine, some damage to back page |
1st Edition: 1960
|
Pages: 16
|
Ref: CC40-bltrsa60-pers - £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 |
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
1st Edition: 1960 |
Pages: 40 |
Ref: B92 - £12.00 |
1963/4
 |
All Blacks to British Isles & France 1963/4 -
"A Complete Record
of the All Blacks in Greath Britain, France and Canada 1963-64"
|
| Complimentary booklet published by Whitcombe
& Tombs featuring players photos and profiles, tour itinerary and
pages in which to list teams and scorers. This booklet was sometimes
overprinted for local businesses. |
| Secondhand booklet with business overprint.,
some creasing |
1st Edition: 1963 |
Pages: 16 |
Ref: bltrnz63-wt - £12.00
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|
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 intinerary |
|
Secondhand booklet, creased down centre & light
creasing around the edges
|
published in 1963 |
Pages: 4 |
Ref: bltrnz63-rostan - £4.00 |
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All Blacks to British Isles & France 1963/4 -
"All Blacks Tour 1963-4" by Andrew
Mulligan
|
| tour record by 1959 British Lion turned journalist. |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w |
1st Edition: 1964 |
Pages: 191 |
Ref: BS - £12.00 |
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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 |
| Secondhand hardback with small piece missing
on spine of d/w |
1st Edition: 1964 |
Pages: 181 |
Ref: BS - £12.00 |
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All Blacks to British Isles & France
1963/4 - "Whineray's Men" pub by NZ Newspapers |
|
post tour pictorial review
|
| Secondhand booklet, name written on front
cover |
1st Edition: 1964 |
Pages: 70 |
Ref: B92 - £8.00
|
1967
| |
All Blacks to British Isles & France 1967
-
"The All Blacks"
published by Rostan Press
|
| 8 page booklet featuring player photos, profiles
and tour intinerary |
| Secondhand booklet with writing on the front cover |
1st Edition: 1967 |
Pages: 8 |
Ref: B92 - £4.00
|
 |
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 |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st Edition: 1968 |
Pages: 174 |
Ref: BS - £12.00
|
 |
All Blacks to British Isles & France 1967 -
"The Unsmiling Giants" by Wallace
Reyburn
|
| An entertaining read and look at the tour. |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st Edition: 1968 |
Pages: 170 |
Ref: BS - £10.00
|
1970
 |
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
|
| Secondhand booklet in excellent condition |
1st Edition 1970 |
Pages: 40 |
Ref: B92 - £15.00 |
 |
All Blacks to South Africa 1970 - "All
Blacks v Springboks" - compiled by Teddy Schnapps published by
S 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 4 page post
tour supplement was also published to accompany this booklet
|
| Secondhand booklet & supplement |
1st Edition 1970 |
Pages: 32 + 4 |
Ref: B92 - £25.00 |
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All Blacks to South Africa 1970 -
"The Greatest Series" by Rufus Papenfus
|
| Illustrated story of the test matches |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st Edition: 1970 |
Pages: 68 |
Ref: BS - £45.00 |
|
All Blacks to South Africa 1970 -
"Weer Wereldkampioene" by Neil Steyn
|
|
text in Afrikaans
|
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st Edition 1970 |
Pages: 223 |
Ref: BS - £25.00 |
 |
All Blacks to South Africa 1970 - "1970 All Blacks in South Africa - Vol
I" - A Dominion & Sunday Times Publication with
Alex Veysey
|
|
Post tour pictorial booklet including individual match reports
|
| Secondhand booklet, cover marked |
1st Edition 1970 |
Pages: 120 |
Ref: B92 £9.00 |
 |
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
|
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
1st Edition 1970 |
Pages: 92 |
Ref: B92 - £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
|
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
1st Edition 1970 |
Pages: 94 |
Ref: B92 £9.00 |
|
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
|
| Secondhand hardback with dust wrapper in
excellent condition |
Published in 1970 |
Pages: 56 |
Ref: B92 - £50.00 |
|
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
|
| 3 full pages from a tabloid newspaper, folded
into 2 |
Published in 1970 |
Pages: 06 |
Ref: CC40-np-19700726-se - £25.00 |
|
|
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-np197000809-st - £18.00 |
|
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-np197000809-se - £15.00 |
|
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-np19700912-rdm - £19.00 |
|
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-np19700724-dv - £15.00 |
|
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-np19700913-se - £20.00 |
|
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-np1970-0802-dl - £15.00 |
1972/3
 |
All Blacks to British Isles & France
1972/3 -
"The All Blacks -
New Zealand Tour Programme" published by Rostan Press
|
| 8 page booklet featuring player photos &
profiles, team photo and tour intinerary. |
| Secondhand booklet, very slight crease |
1st Edition: 1972 |
Pages: 8 |
Ref: B92 - £5.00
|
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All Blacks to British Isles & France
1972/3 -
"All Blacks 1972-3" |
| Tour brochure / unofficial match programme
published by Starkey, Hammersmith containing pen pictures and photos of
opposing team players |
| Secondhand booklet with slight crease |
1st Edition: 1972 |
Pages: 8 |
Ref: B92 - £5.00
|
|
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All Blacks to British Isles & France
1972/3 -
"The Winter Men" by Wallace Reyburn |
| Kirkpatrick's team |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st Edition: 1973 |
Pages: 149 |
Ref: BS - £12.00
|
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All Blacks to British Isles & France
1972/3 -
"The Avenging All Blacks" by JBG Thomas |
| Kirkpatrick's team,. the story of the tour by
Western Mail journalist |
| Secondhand hardback, no d/w |
1st Edition: 1973 |
Pages: 180 |
Ref: BS - £10.00
|
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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
|
| Secondhand brochure in good condition |
1st Edition: 1973 |
Pages: 72 |
Ref: B92 - £7.00
|
 |
All Blacks
1972/3 - "Kirky's All Blacks-Vol 1"
by Hedley Mortlock & Peter Bush,
|
|
post tour pictorial review
|
| Secondhand brochure in good condition |
1st Edition: 1973 |
Pages: 72 |
Ref: B92 - £7.00
|
 |
All Blacks 1972/3 - "Kirky's All Blacks-Vol 2"
by Hedley Mortlock & Peter Bush,
|
|
post tour pictorial review
|
| Secondhand brochure in good condition |
1st Edition: 1973 |
Pages: 68 |
Ref: B92 - £7.00
|
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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 |
| Book 1 - Ref: B92 - £5.00 |
Book 2 - Ref: B92 - £5.00 |
Book 3 - B92 - £5.00 |
1974
 |
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 |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st Edition: 1975 |
Pages: 165 |
Ref: BS - £12.00
|
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All Blacks to Ireland &
Wales 1974 - "Rugby News Irish Tour
Special"
|
| Irish Centenary tour -
post tour pictorial review
|
| Secondhand booklet with a slight crease |
1st Edition: 1974 |
Pages: 64 |
Ref: B92 - £6.00
|
1976
 |
All Blacks to South Africa 1976 - "Goodbye to Glory" by Terry
Mclean
|
| Not the greatest of All Black tours' Andy
Leslie's team lost 6 matches including three tests, this book also looks
at the political situation in South Africa and the author casts doubt on
future All Black - Springbok relations. |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1976 |
pages 176 |
Ref: BS - £12.00 |
|
All Blacks to South Africa 1976 - "Rugby
In Kettings" (Rugby in Chains) by Quintus van Rooyen
|
| Text in Afrikaans, rare book for this tour |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1976 |
pages 247 |
Ref: BS - £50.00 |
|
All Blacks to South Africa 1976 - "Scope
Special Rugby Supplement 6th August 1976"
|
|
A 16 page full colour photographic supplement containing photos and report of
the first test at Durban which the Springboks won 16 - 7.
|
| 16 page magazine in excellent condition |
Published in 1976 |
Pages: 16 |
Ref: CC40-mg-19700806-sc - £16.00 |
|
All Blacks to South Africa 1976 - "Scope
Special Rugby Supplement 17th September 1976"
|
|
A 12 page full colour photographic supplement published prior to the fourth and
final test, contains photos and report of the third test at Bloemfontein which
the All Blacks won 15 - 9.
|
| 12 page magazine, bottom left hand corner
missing, see illustration |
Published in 1976 |
Pages: 12 |
Ref: CC40-mg-19760917-sc - £9.00 |
1978
 |
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 |
|
Secondhand brochure in good condition
|
1st edition 1978 |
pages 48 |
Ref: B92 - £4.00 |
|
All Blacks to British Isles 1978 -
"Mourie's Men" by Wallace Reyburn |
| Post tour book for the first ever All Black
Grand Slam tour. |
|
Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition
|
1st edition 1978 |
pages 204 |
Ref: BS - £16.00 |
|
|
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. |
|
Secondhand hardback without d/w
|
1st edition 1979
|
pages 184 |
Ref: BS - £9.00 |
 |
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. |
|
Secondhand paperback, some light wear throughout with a couple of loose pages
|
1st edition 1979 |
pages 160 |
Ref: bktrnz78-kq - £9.00 |
1979
 |
All Blacks to England & Scotland 1979 -
"Retreat From Glory" by Don Cameron |
| |
| Secondhand hardback in good condition |
1st edition 1980 |
pages 178 |
d/w Yes |
Ref: BS - £12.00 |
 |
All Blacks to England & Scotland 1979 -
"Guesswork & Gumption" by
Peter Reilly
|
| Well illustrated brochure with an excellent and
informative narrative |
| Secondhand brochure in good condition SIGNED
by the author |
1st edition 1980 |
pages 120 |
Ref: bltrnz79-pr - £9.00 |
1992
 |
All Blacks to South Africa 1992 -
"All Black Attack"
|
| Pre tour publication for the
re-unification tour
|
| Secondhand A4 size booklet in good condition |
1st edition 1992 |
pages 46 |
Ref: B92 - £5.00 |
2002
 |
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. |
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
Published in 2002 |
pages 30 + poster |
Ref: B92 - £15.00 |
ALL BLACKS - MULTIPLE TOUR BOOKS
|
"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. |
| Secondhand hardback with two
small pieces missing from d/w |
1st Edition: 1954 |
Pages: 272 |
Ref: BS -
£16.00 |
|
|
"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 |
| Secondhand paperback in excellent condition |
1st edition 2006 |
352 pages |
Ref: BS - £19.00 |
NEW ZEALAND MAORIS , NATIVES
& SERVICES
|
NZ Maoris to Britain & France 1926/7 -
"The NZ Maori Rugby Tour 1926-27" by DJC Pringle |
| A book drawn from the 'rugby diary' of the late
T.P. (Tom) Robinson of Little River. |
| Secondhand paperback with small tear to
spine, overall the book is in very good condition |
1st edition 1971 |
pages 80 |
Ref: bktrnznn-nzm26-dp - £45.00 |
BRITISH & IRISH LIONS
ENGLAND 1991 - 1992
- 1994 - 1995 - 2003
1991
 |
England's Grand Slam 1991 - "The Year of
the Rose" by Barrie Fairall |
| |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1991 |
pages 189 |
Ref: BS - £12.00 |
 |
"England's Grand Slam 1991" by Rob
Andrew and Dean Richards in association with Save & Prosper |
| Successful Five Nations campaign from the
players viewpoint |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1991 |
pages 123 |
Ref: BS - £12.00 |
1992
 |
England Grand Slams 1991 & 1992 -
"Double Grand Slam" by Peter Cullimore,
|
| Back to back grand slams for Carling's men |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1992 |
pages |
Ref: BS - £15.00 |
1994
 |
England To South Africa 1994
- "Rugby Rendezvous" published by TP Publications
|
| Pre-tour publication with several articles,
player lists & tour itinerary |
| Secondhand A4 size booklet |
published in 1994 |
20 pages |
Ref: B92 - £7.00 |
1995
 |
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 |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1995 |
pages 94 |
Ref: BS - £10.00 |
2003
|
|
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 |
| Secondhand paperback in good condition |
1st edition 2003 |
pages 160 |
Ref: BS - £13.00 |
FRANCE 1958 -
1961
- 1967 - 1968 - 1971
- 1993
1961
 |
France to New Zealand 1961 - "La
Melee Fantastique" by Dennis Lalanne
|
| Previews the tour with a run down of the 1959
& 1960 French season |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1961 |
pages 207 |
Ref: BS - £18.00 |
1967
|
France to South Africa 1967 - "Rugby
En Veldslag - Franse Toer, 1967" (Rugby In Battle - French Tour 1967)
by T Mostert |
| text in Afrikaans |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1967 |
pages 116 |
Ref: BS - £55.00
|
1968
 |
France to New Zealand 1968 -
"France in New Zealand" with Alex Veysey published by Dominion &
Sunday Times
|
| Post tour pictorial booklet |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1968 |
pages 80 |
Ref: BS - £8.00 |
|
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-mg19680819-wn - £15.00 |
1971
|
France to South Africa 1971 - "Tricolour
Tour of South Africa 1971" supplement to 'Personality' |
| 20 page preview of the test series, good
photographic content and interesting articles |
|
Secondhand magazine in good condition, lacking staples
|
published in 1971 |
pages 20 |
Ref: CC40-19710611-pe - £15.00
|
1993
 |
France To South Africa 1993
- "Tour Le France" published by TP Publications
|
| Pre-tour publication with several articles,
player profiles and photos & tour itinerary |
| Secondhand A4 size booklet |
published in 1993 |
20 pages |
Ref: B92 - £5.00 |
IRELAND 1985 - 1992 - 2002
|
"Ireland's Golden Rugby Years"
1947-1952 by 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. Secondhand paperback in good condition,
some minor damage to spine, 136 pages. Ref: blhiir-bn1952xb -
£195.00 |
1985
 |
"Ireland's Triple Crown"
1985 by K Johnston |
| tale of great Irish victories |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1985 |
pages 184 |
Ref: bktrir85-kj - £45.00 |
1992
|
"Ireland
to New Zealand 1992"
published by the Irish Rugby Union |
| pre tour official publication
containing player photos and profiles and previous tour information. |
|
Secondhand booklet in good condition
|
published in 1992 |
pages 24 |
Ref: B92 - £12.00 |
2002
 |
Ireland tour to New Zealand 2002
|
| Official IRFU publication, player profiles and
photos |
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
published in 2002 |
12 pages |
Ref: B92 - £5.00 |
|
Irish Schools tour of Australia
1996
|
|
player pics & profiles, tour info & squad photo |
| Secondhand booklet in
excellent condition |
pub in 1996 |
12 pages |
Ref: bltrirsh96 - £5.00 |
JAPAN 1968
1968
 |
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 |
| Secondhand booklet in good condition with 4 Japan autographs
on player profiles |
published in 1968 |
pages 36 |
Ref: B92 - £45.00 |
1974
 |
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 |
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
published in 1974 |
pages 64 |
Ref: B92 - £25.00 |
SCOTLAND
1984
 |
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 |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1984 |
pages 197 |
Ref: BS - £12.00 |
 |
Scotland Grand Slam 1984 -
"Scotland's Grand Slam '84 by Ian McLaughlan & Chris Rea |
| |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1984 |
pages 94 |
Ref: BS - £14.00 |
1990
 |
"Scotland’s Grand Slam
1990"
McGeechan,
Sole & Hastings with Robertson & Cleary,
|
| |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1990 |
pages 127 |
Ref: BS - £12.00 |
 |
Scotland Grand Slam 1990 -
"The Flowering of Scotland" compiled by Derek Douglas |
| Foreword by Scottish captain David Sole |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1984 |
pages 94 |
Ref: BS - £14.00 |
1967
 |
Scottish Borders to South Africa 1967 -
"The Ambassadors" by JLT Dawson |
| |
| Secondhand paperback in good condition |
1st edition 1967 |
pages 80 |
Ref: BS £30.00 |
SPRINGBOKS 1906/7
- 1931-2 - 1937 - 1951/2 - 1956
- 1960/1 - 1965 - 1968
- 1969/70
- 1971 - 1981 - 1993
1906/7
 |
Springboks to Britain & France 1906/7 -
"THE
CAROLIN PAPERS" by L Laubscher & Nieman |
| "Paddy Carolin" was vice
captain of the 1906 Springboks. A side that united the Boer War torn
country of South Africa. In 1988 the Carolin Papers were unearthed in Cape
Town, held by Carolin's son Harold, the diary together with memorabilia
have been reproduced in this wonderful limited edition (1000 copies)
book. Each copy is individually numbered |
| Secondhand hardback in good condition with dust wrapper |
Published in 1990 |
235 pages |
Ref: BS - £125.00 |
  |
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, |
| Secondhand hardback in good condition |
1st edition 1907 |
pages 140 |
Ref: AS - £380.00 |
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 - £135.00 |
1937
 |
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 |
| Secondhand booklet with slight crease |
1st edition 1937 |
pages 60 |
Ref: F78-2 - £85.00 |
1951/2
 |
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 |
| Secondhand hardback, small tear to d/w |
1st edition 1952 |
pages 173 |
Ref: BS - £35.00 |
 |
Springboks to Britain 1951/2 -
"The Fourth
Springboks 1951 - 1952" by RK Stent |
| Well written account of this successful
Springbok side |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1952 |
pages 212 |
Ref: BS* - £25.00 |
|
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' |
| Broadsheet newspaper folded into 4, some wear and minor
tearing |
published in 1951 |
pages 06 |
Ref: CC40-np19511222 - £45.00 |
1956
|
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, |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1956 |
pages 224 |
Ref: BS - £85.00 |
|
Springboks to NZ 1956 -
"Springboks at Bay" by Maxwell Price
|
| Full and in depth account of the Springboks in
Australia & New Zealand |
| Secondhand hardback without d/w |
1st edition 1956 |
pages 213 |
Ref: BS - £9.00 |
 |
Springboks to NZ 1956 -
"The Kiwis Conquer" by Reg
Sweet
|
| Full and in depth account of the Springboks in
Australia & New Zealand |
| Secondhand hardback without a d/w |
1st edition 1956 |
pages 216 |
Ref: BS - £16.0 |
 |
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 |
| Secondhand paperback in good condition |
1st edition 1991 |
pages 222 |
Ref: BS - £19.00 |
 |
Springboks to NZ 1956 -
"Lodge Laughs at
the Springbok Tour" by Neville Lodge
|
| cartoon humour |
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
Reprint 1956 |
pages 40 |
Ref: B92 - £24.00 |
|
Springboks to NZ 1956 - "Springbok
Tour in Pictures" supplement to Outspan (SA magazine) 14th September
1956
|
| Reports and photos of this landmark tour,
published in South Africa, a rare publication |
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
published in 1956 |
pages 32 |
Ref: B92 - £35.00 |
| |
Springboks to NZ 1956 -
"All Blacks Van
1956" supplement to Die
|
| cartoon humour |
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
Reprint 1956 |
pages 40 |
Ref: B92 - £24.00 |
|
Springboks to NZ 1956 - "Springbok
Tour of New Zealand" published by The Evening Star, Dunedin
|
| Match by match tour report |
| Secondhand newspaper copy, tatty around the edges |
1st edition 1956 |
pages 20 |
Ref: CC40-nptrsa56-es - £12.00 |
1960/1
 |
Springboks to Britain & France 1960/1
-
"Springbok Glory" by JBG
Thomas
|
| Wales' leading journalist reflects on the tour |
| Secondhand hardback with d/w in good condition |
1st edition 1961 |
pages 224 |
Ref: BS - £24.00 |
|
Springboks to Britain & France 1960/1
-
"Springboks in the Lions Den" by Maxwell Price
|
| Comprehensive account of this full length tour
of the British Isles and France |
| Secondhand hardback without a d/w |
1st edition 1961 |
pages 225 |
Ref: BS - £10.00 |
1965
 |
Springboks to NZ & Australia 1965 -
"The 4th Springbok Tour of NZ" by Urbahn
& Clarke
|
| |
| Secondhand hardback with some nicks and cuts
to d/w |
1st edition 1965 |
pages 199 |
Ref: BS - £14.00 |
 |
Springboks to NZ & Australia 1965 -
"Springbok '65"
published by NZ Newspapers Ltd
|
| Post tour pictorial booklet |
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
1st edition 1965 |
pages 70 |
Ref: B92 - £8.00 |
 |
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 |
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
1st edition 1965 |
pages 48 |
Ref: B92 - £8.00 |
|
|
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 |
| Secondhand booklet in good condition |
published in 1965 |
pages 70 |
Ref: CC40-bltrsa-19650922 - £25.00 |
|
|
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. |
| Magazine pages in good condition |
published in 1965 |
pages 08 |
Ref: CC40-mg19650630-wn - £15.00 |
