Antonio Scaino; W. W. Kershaw; P. A. Negretti - Scaino on Tennis: Trattato Del Givoco Della Palla

London, Stangeways Press Ltd. 1951. Cloth. The first translated edition of this historical work on tennis, originally published in 1555, with illustrations. Signed by P. A. Negretti. Limited edition of two hundred and fifty copies, of which this is number nine. Originally published in Italian in 1555. Published in English for the first time here. Signed by P. A. Negretti to the edition page. Very scarce. Illustrated throughout. A historical study of the game of tennis, as it was in the sixteenth century, with reference to the organisation of the game, rules and law of the game, scoring (including the use of "fifteen"), faults, different uses of balls, strength and dexterity of the player, tactic, and more. With some real examples of historical game play. Written by Antonio Scaino, an Italian priest and commentator on Aristotle, St. Paul, tennis, and other ball-games. Translated by W. W. Kershaw, a British specialist translator. With historical notes from P. A. Negretti, a historian specialising in sports. In the original red cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear to the extremities. Fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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