1951 Scaino on Tennis: Trattato Del Givoco Della Palla

Description

Illustrated, Limited Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, Very Scarce

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.