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1926 The Art of BoxingLondon: 1926The first edition of this uncommon autobiographical guide to boxing by the European heavyweight champion boxer, Georges Carpentier, in the original scarce dust wrapper.
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1920 Corinthian JackLondon: [1920]The first edition of this vanishingly scarce boxing novel by Charles E. Pearce in the original dust wrapper.
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1902 The National Sporting Club Past and PresentLondon: 1902An illustrated history of the National Sporting Club, a fascinating work on the important club that popularized boxing.
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1956 The Sweet ScienceLondon: 1956The first UK edition of this book on boxing by American journalist Abbott Joseph Leibling, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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c1988 Two Champs From NarrabriNot Stated: c1988A vanishingly scarce, first edition of this biographical work on Australian boxing champions, Bill Squires and Colin Bell, written by Max Ryan.
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1924 "Seconds Out!" Chats About Boxers, Their Trainers & PatronsLondon: [1924]The first edition of this uncommon illustrated work on boxers and their trainers by Fred Dartnell.
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1981 The Business of Boxing & "Its Secrets"Washington DC: 1981A scarce, first edition of this intriguing work on the secrets of boxing and the business behind it, written by Gregory J. Reed.
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1902 Kings of Queensberry RealmChicago : 1902The first edition of this profusely illustrated work on heavy-weight boxing championships held under the Queensbury rules, written by W. W. Naughton.
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1992 Rings: On the Life and Family of a Southern FighterNew York: 1992The first edition of this fascinating insight into the life of American boxer, Collis Phillips and his family, written by Randolph Bates.
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1932 Champions Off GuardNew York: 1932A scarce, first edition of this illustrated work on boxing champions of the twentieth century, written by William Inglis.
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1940-1960 3vol A Collection of Short Works on BoxingLondon: 1940-1960Three smart works on boxing in the middle of the twentieth century.
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1943 "Terrible Terry" The Brooklyn Terror: The Life and Battles of Terry McGovernNew York: 1943An uncommon, first edition of this biographical work presenting the life of American professional boxer, "Terrible Terry" McGovern.
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1953 Will to ConquerCalifornia : 1953A smart first edition of this autobiographical work from American professional boxer, Edward Patrick "Mickey" Walker.
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Signed1965 The Encyclopaedia of BoxingLondon: 1965A smart third edition of this complete encyclopaedia of boxing, signed by the author.
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1936 Jack Dempsey: The Idol of FistianaNew York: 1936The revised edition of this illustrated biography of American professional boxer, Jack Dempsey. With the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1948 BoxingLondon: 1948A scarce, first edition of this illustrated 'How To' guide to boxing, written by trainer and boxing manager, Joe Bloom.
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1914 Prominent Pugilists of To-DayLondon: 1914A scarce, first edition of this study on prominent boxers from the early twentieth century, written by J. G. B. Lynch.
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1961 Boxing Illustrated Wrestling NewsLondon: 1961Twelve volumes of the 'Boxing Illustrated Wrestling News' magazine from 1961 bound in one volume, with the original vibrant paper covers bound in.
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Signed1985 Boxing: This Is It!California: 1985A signed first edition of this very scarce illustrated work on boxing by Enrique G. Encinosa and Hank Kaplan.
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1996 "Mysterious" Billy Smith: The Dirtiest Fighter of All TimeWhitewater, Wisconsin : 1996The first edition of this vanishingly scarce work on the two-time welterweight boxing champion of the world, Billy Smith.
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1917 Boxing Tournament ProgrammeLondon: 1917A very scarce and interesting boxing tournament programme with matches featuring champion boxers such as Frankie Neil, Bill Beynon and Jimmy Wilde, with the proceeds going to disabled military Officers.
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1930 Gladiators of the Prize RingNottingham: 1930A scarce, first edition of this first-hand account of the boxing world, written by previous bantamweight champion of South Africa, Jack Hare.
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1937 Board of Education: Recreation and Physical Fitness for Youths and MenLondon: 1937The first edition of this book of exercises aimed at youths and men, published as part of the Board of Education physical training series, with the original, very scarce dust wrapper.
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1926 A Ten-Round ContestLondon: 1926An uncommon, first edition of this entertaining boxing novel by British army officer and Olympic fencer, Ronald Campbell.
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1951 Two Fists- and a FortuneLondon: 1951An uncommon, first edition of this autobiographical work on English heavyweight boxing champion, Bruce Woodcock.
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1955 This Guy MarcianoKingswood: 1955A scarce, first UK edition of this biographical work on the undefeated world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, written by Wilfrid Diamond.
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1911 The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative Man's RecreationLondon: 1911A smart copy of this brightly illustrated edition of Izaak Walton's classic work, 'The Compleat Angler'.
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1938 The Yachtsman's Week-End BookLondon: [1938]The first edition of this entertaining and informative weekend book for yachtsman, bound in full crushed morocco.
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1955 Yachting: A HistoryLondon: 1955The first edition of this illustrated historical work on yachting by Peter Heaton, bound in crushed half morocco.
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1888 The Boy's Own Bookshelf: Indoor Games and RecreationsLondon: 1888A scarce first edition of this highly illustrated volume from The Boy's Own Bookshelf, focusing on indoor games and recreation.
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1880-1881 3vol Pugilistica: Being One Hundred and Forty-Four Years of The History of British BoxingLondon: 1880-1881A complete three volume set of this detailed history of British boxing over one hundred and forty-four years, with illustrations.
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1962 Clouting for Cash: Great Fights and Great Fighters 1939-1959London: 1962A smart first edition of this history of important boxing matches between 1939 and 1959, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper.
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1995 High Pheasants: In Theory and PracticeDumfriesshire : 1995A fine copy of this limited edition facsimile reprint of Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey's study of shooting.
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1927 The Pleasures of Princes, Together with The Experienced AnglerLondon: 1927A limited edition copy of these historic works on the art of angling, bound in quarter vellum.
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1954 The White Foxes of GorfenletchLondon: 1954The first edition of this work on hunting and country life by Henry Tegner, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1954 The White Foxes of GorfenletchLondon: 1954The first edition of this work on hunting and country life by Henry Tegner, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.