Rare 1920 \"Basket Ball For Women\" - Dr. Dorothy Bocker - Wilson Athletic Library For Sale

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Rare 1920 \"Basket Ball For Women\" - Dr. Dorothy Bocker - Wilson Athletic Library:
$115.00

Item Specifics:

Subject: Sports & Recreation / Basketball / Women\'s History
Author: Dr. Dorothy Bocker, M.D.
Publisher: Thos. E. Wilson & Co.
Year Printed: 1920
Series: Wilson Athletic Library
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Binding: Softcover / Paper Booklet
Special Attributes: Vintage / Antique Early Women\'s Sports Basket Ball For Women: A Guide for Player, Coach and Official
Author: Dorothy Bocker, M.D.
Publisher: Thos. E. Wilson & Co. (Chicago / New York / San Francisco)
Publication Year: 1920
Format: Softcover Vintage Sports Booklet (Original Cover Price: 35 Cents)

Provenance & Family History:

This historic piece comes directly from a private family collection. It was originally owned and utilized by my great-grandfather, who served as a women’s high school basketball coach in the American Midwest during the early 20th century. The signature of \"H. S. Thomas\" is visible near the top front cover margin. (See last photo - Not from the Booklet)

About the Book:

Published in 1920 at a crucial pivotal era for women\'s athletics, this guide is one of the earliest comprehensive instructional books written specifically for female basketball players, coaches, and officials. Authored by Dr. Dorothy Bocker, a pioneer in physical education and medicine, it offers fascinating historical insights into early rules, athletic apparel, physical hygiene, and court strategies designed for early 1920s women\'s Cover: Showing expected age-appropriate wear, light creasing, edge rubbing, and mild toning/discoloration typical for newsprint/paperback publications over 100 years old.
Inscriptions: Period handwritten name on the top front cover header.
Spine & Binding: Binding intact and complete.
Please review all photos closely for exact physical condition.

Shipping & Handling:

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Rare 1920 \"Basket Ball For Women\" - Dr. Dorothy Bocker - Wilson Athletic Library For Sale

Rare 1920 \"Basket Ball For Women\" - Dr. Dorothy Bocker - Wilson Athletic Library: $115.00

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