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London, Eng.: Amateur Athletic Association, 1950. - the first 10 issues of this British athletics magazine [ after joining with Coaching Bulletin ] - issues 1 to 10, paginated 1 to 189 - 1 to 168 & 1 to 88 - mosty track and field contents, long distance, with some field sports, hurdles, high jump, etc. - each with the signature of John Powell, Olympic Coach & athletics Professor at Rhodes Universty - a very scarce set - spines a bit roughed up from removal from old binder, but still very attractive with their original covers. - extra postage at cost if needed. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London, England: A News Chronicle Publication, 1951. souvenir booklet for the opening of Lilleshall, illustrated with photos of the grounds, buildings, atheletes & their coaches in training - 20 pages - top corner a bit creased else a vg copy of a rare booklet - [ 1951 ] - ownership signature of Olympic winning Coach & athelete John T. Powell .. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Wellington, New Zealand: National Magazines, 1936. " the first complete book on athletics ever brought forward in New Zealand " - general advise on track and field training, history, technique, strategy for various sports - much contemporary info on the 1936 Olympics - Jesse Owens, Archie Williams, etc - action strip photos from 1936 Olympic film footage - lacking the covers, text complete & vg - ownership stamp of Olympic coach, trainer & professor John T. Powell .. First Edition. Original Wraps. Poor. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Los Altos, Ca.: Track and Field News, 1973. monograph for young runners, theory & practice, speed & distance, pace, strategy, injuries & exercise - 64 pages - fine copy of a scarce book - ownership signature of Olympic Coach, athelete, trainer & professor John T. Powell .. First Edition. Original Wraps. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Lilleshall, Shropshire: Lilleshall Athletic Association, 1953. Very early program and early history for the Olympic athletics training program at the recently formed Lilleshall facility for the preparation of promising British youth - 21 pages printed mimeograph in two colours but in typewriter type [ not typeset ] - ringbound - ownership signature of South African Olympic coach, John Talbot Powell - rare .. First Edition. Original Wraps. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.