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HOW TO BOX

HOW TO BOX

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A compendium of four sections reprinted from 1899 editions of the New York Evening World, covering how to box to win, build muscle, breath and run and punch the bag, by leading American authorities from the turn of the century, including James J. Corbett, with instructional line illustrations throughout.

8vo. 185pp. Paperback. Minor marks to rear cover. Good condition.

Date
1920
Publisher
Chicago: Shrewesbury Publishing Co.
Author
James J. CORBETT et al

£55.00 (Code: 89254)

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