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Tennis Booklet (1888 France)

Reference no. 53217
Tennis Booklet

Condition

The booklet is in very good condition for its age. Some minor ware and discolouring to the cover.

Description / Expertise

Ref: 21823
Tennis booklet, Real tennis "Le Jeu de Paume A Orleans" 1888. Written by L'Abbe Th. Cochard in french. This is the history of Real Tennis as it was played in Orleans already in the middle ages. This booklet predates Albert de Luze's book "La magnifique histoire du jeu de paume" 1933 by 50 years. The medieval Orleans was a thriving centre of Tennis. A important booklet in the history of Tennis.