Those We Have Loved: Vol. 1 & Vol. 2, David Thompson — 1st Edition

£65.00

Those We Have Loved: Vol. 1 & Vol. 2, David Thompson — 1st Edition

Name: Those We Have Loved: Vol. 1 & Vol. 2, David Thompson — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6356
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Publication: Basildon, United Kingdom, Association of Football Statisticians, 1988.

Formatting: 2 vols, oblong 4to, pp. 100; unpaginated.

Condition Report: Very Good overall (Volume 1 merits a Very Good grade, while Volume 2 presents as Near Fine). Both volumes possess exceptionally tight staple bindings that show no indication of separation or structural fatigue. The card wrappers are completely free of edge-tears and rubbing, demonstrating a distinct absence of shelf-wear; however, Volume 1 exhibits noticeable but superficial age-toning and scattered foxing across the front blue wrap. By contrast, the orange wrappers of Volume 2 remain remarkably bright and crisp. Internally, the pages of both text blocks are brilliantly bright and entirely free from creases, tears, or internal blemishes, reflecting excellent preservation with absolutely no rust oxidation to the original staples.

Catalogue Note: First editions. A highly elusive complete two-volume set detailing the extensive league histories of 33 former Football League clubs who lost their coveted league status between 1888 and 1988.

The text is profusely illustrated throughout with historical black-and-white portrait photographs, match action shots, vintage press clippings, and reproduction matchday programmes. Furthermore, Volume 2 features a loosely inserted promotional flyer concerning Newport County ("The Team That Died Of Neglect"), retaining an important piece of contemporary ephemera. Due to their ephemeral format and niche subject matter, finding both volumes preserved together in this condition on the open market is increasingly scarce.

Those We Have Loved is a meticulous two-volume odyssey tracing the fortunes of the forgotten giants and short-lived stalwarts of English football. Documenting the 33 clubs that fell out of the Football League during its first century, David Thompson provides comprehensive statistical league histories alongside engaging narratives and archival photographs. From Accrington Stanley to Thames, this collection stands as an essential, deeply nostalgic tribute to the ultimate underdogs, preserving the legacy of the casualties and catastrophes of the beautiful game.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: David Thompson

Book Publisher: Association of Football Statisticians

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Sport & Games

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 100

Book Publication Year: 1988

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Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Basildon, United Kingdom

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