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THE ART OF ATTACK AND DEFENCE / EARL'S HANDBOOK OF BOXING (2 VOLUMES IN ONE)

THE ART OF ATTACK AND DEFENCE / EARL

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Two classic Victorian pugilistic works published together: Major Elliott's guide to fencing, bayonet, singlestick and boxing explained in his 'Art of Attack and Defence', plus Irish heavyweight champion J.C. Earl's manual on boxing. Both works featuring marginal line illustrations.

8vo. 64pp. Illustrated stiff-card covers. Covers rubbed and front detached. Good condition.

Date
1897
Publisher
Dean & Son Ltd.
Author
James Charles EARL and W.J. ELLIOTT

£140.00 (Code: 96542)

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