THE LONSDALE BOOK OF SPORTING RECORDS 1937. By Lord Aberdare and others. The Lonsdale Library Vol. XXV.

ND (1937) 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Ppxvi,458 + 6pp ads. B/w photographs, illustrations. Full light tan buckram, spine titled in gilt, gilt Lonsdale Library monogram on upper board.

By Lord Aberdare (Rackets and Tennis), Harold Abrahams (Athletics), H.W. Austin (Lawn Tennis), S.C.H. Davies of "The Autocar" (Motor Racing), Lieut.-Com. John Irving, R.N. (Yachting), D.R. Jardine (Cricket), The Earl of Kimberley (Polo), Howard Marshall (Rugby Football), J.S.F. Morrison (Golf), Eric Parker (Field Trials), A. Croxton Smith (Dog Shows), Edward Snell (Squash Rackets), Sydney Spencer (Mountaineering), R.S. Summerhays (Horse Shows), Eric Taverner (Game Fishing), Sir George Thomas, Bt. (Badminton), Frank Wallace (Stalking), and many other authorities. With past records and results and many illustrations. Like an early version of the Guinness Book of Records, this gives extensive tables of records for a wide variety of track and field events, and team sports as well as angling, hunting, winter-sports and others. The 9-page fishing section is divided between "Coarse Fish Records" by Edward ENSOM, "Game Fish Records" by Eric TAVERNER, and "Sea Fish Records" by A.E. COOPER.