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International Buyers welcome also.

Prices in Australian dollars shown for each book underneath the photos.

NEW AUSTRALIAN OPEN BOOK 2010

A great gift idea, readers of this site can procure a copy with a special tennishistory discount.

For our special visitors if you would like a discount to buy this book now click this here and select add to cart then type in the password name rodneyheath (one word) and work out postage.

WHy Rodney Heath? He was the first winner of the Australian Men’s Singles title in 1905. Normally $49.95 rrp, the book can be mailed Internationally. To see an online flip book example of this book click this link.

NEW BOOK

Written by Pam Stockley, Nancye’s daughter and friend Warren Hill, this book of 260 pages includes well reseached information about women’s tennis at the time mixed with a comprehensive diary Nanyce kept on her 1947 tour which makes fascinating reading. Truly LIMITED EDITION only 400 books printed and 196 remaining.

Nancye Wynne Bolton $50 plus freight

Call Pam Stockley 03 9872 5486 email pstockle at bigpond.net.au (substitute at with@)

Near Mint Green Star Hazells Streamline Racket.

This is as near Mint as you can get straight from a Sports Shop that had it on display.

All decals still in place stringing mint Binding Good. H to butt cap end.

Price in UK pounds 375

Antique Mahogany multiple Tennis Racket Press. Made to take 2 Rackets mahogany frame is superbly shaped complete with gilt brass fittings.

Price in UK pounds 110

Vintage Demon Lawn Tennis Balls in Box. Best ever box wonderful graphics 1920s or earlier. Slazenger Demon Box in great condition Balls in great condition Rare box.

Price UK Pounds 75

Rare FELTHAMS Climax Lawn Tennis Tape Measure.

Very unusual Lawn Tennis Measure still in original box. Box worn but tape in pristine condition. Metal frame with brass handle. All the instructions for use on lid of box.

Price in UK Pounds 75

Amazing Grace is has been well reseached and provides an excellent history of tennis in Victoria and of course the Club.
1989

Amazing Grace Price $15 plus freight

Well written in for the ABC this book focuses only the Wimbledon champions. The author is the nephew of Jack Crawford and a handy tennis player as well, so his knowledge and friendship with many in the book ensures a good series of stories

Australia’s Wimbledon Champions Price $15 plus freight

1992 Home of many famous players and events including the Australian Open and numerous Davis Cup encounters, this book provides an excellent array of stories about the development of tennis and some of the famous matches played on the renowned centre court.

A Serve to Authority Price $15 plus freight

1980. Edition 1 came out in 1963 and then was followed by second versions and impressions.

This book features sections written by players in their day across all subjects. Players include, Dinny Pails, Frank Sedgman, Jack Crawford, Evonne Goolagong, Merv Rose, Mal Anderson, Lew Hoad, Margaret Court, Viv McGrath, Roy Emerson, John Newcombe, Adrian Quist & Rod Laver.

Lawn Tennis The Australian Way Price $10 plus freight

2004. A fascinating presentation of the History of the Australian Open from players as far back as the 1940’s.

Includes results by event, so this book provides an excellent resource for scores and matches played from 1905.

Our Open Price $20 plus freight

A longer term historical look at tennis from the 1905 Australasian Championships through to the professional era up to 1984

Game Set and Glory Price $10 plus freight(3 available)

1976. A mammoth 335 page history of tennis from the mid 1500’s when other racquet sports were played all the way to the Open era. This book covers tennis development around the world, players through the decades and the major tourmanent events.

Tennis by CLERICI Price $45 plus freight