SPORT [Boxing]
John L. Sullivan; Champion of Champions Fleischer, Nat (John L. Sullivan) (Book #ID 89711) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1952. 1952. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Foxing to the closed upper and fore edges, ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book, corners and spine ends nice and sharp, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs along the edges, not price clipped 18/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Boxing] Category |
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When The Gloves Came Off Walker, Billy with Robin McGibbon (Book #ID 82407) Published by Robson Books, 10 Southcombe Street, London 2007. London 2007. Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 266 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Number string to the copyright page 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781861059703 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Boxing] Category |
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Shaw's Champions; G. B. S. and Prizefighting from Cashel Byron to Gene Tunney Green, Benny [Cashel Byron, Gene Tunney] (Book #ID 98956) Published by Elm Tree Books, Hamish Hamilton Limited, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light brown paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 209 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Lower spine end scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0241897351 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Boxing] Category |
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The Science of Self Defence (Boxing) Shaw, Fred G. [The National Sporting Club was a club founded in London in 1891, which did more to establish the sport of boxing in Great Britain than any other organisation]. (Book #ID 100270) Published by the Author Frederick George Shaw, 47 Finchley Road, London First Edition 1919. 1919. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Despite the title, the book is entirely devoted to boxing. Contains (xvi), 184 printed pages of text with 36 full-page single-sided monochrome archive photographs throughout, 5 simple diagrams. Old dry damp stain to the top quarter of the front cover, spine sun faded, rubbing of the cloth across the top edges, corners turned-in. Wonderful ink message to the front paste down 'Presented by Frank Bradley, esq. National Sporting Club, Mirror of Life Boxing World - To my Friend Mr. Alf Gower, Lightweight Amateur Champion 1908, Featherweight Champion 1905, Lynn Athletic Club, London.' Boxing flyer by Hylton Cleaver loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Boxing] Category |
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Muhammad Ali | The Unseen Archives Strathmore, William [Muhammad Ali] (Book #ID 105587) Published by Parragon 4 Queen Street, Bath 2002. 2002. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. 4to. 11¼'' x 8½''. Contains 384 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with one short closed repaired tear to the top rear corner. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Boxing] Category |
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Gypsy Jem Mace; First Heavyweight Champion of The World: Being One Man's Search for His Forgotten Famous Ancestor Poolman, Jeremy [Gypsy Jem Mace] (Book #ID 112103) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 2008. 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 221 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Plate and barcode removed from front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780233002255 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Boxing] Category |
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American Son; My Story De La Hoya, Oscar with Steve Springer (Book #ID 111875) Published by Harper Collins Publishers, 10 East 53rd Street, New York, USA First Edition 2008. 2008. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark grey quarter bound paper covered boards with black spine, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 268 pp with colour archive photographs to the centre. Black felt pen mark to lower edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780061573101 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Boxing] Category |
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Henry Cooper; The Authorised Biography of Britain's Greatest Boxing Hero Edwards, Robert [Henry Cooper] (Book #ID 112067) Published by BBC Worldwide Limited, 80 Wood Lane, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 224 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 056348831X Click here to select books from the SPORT [Boxing] Category |
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