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AMATEUR BOXING

A comprehensive instructional manual into the art and science of boxing. Paperback. 104pp. Original pictorial wrappers, a little rubbed. Good condition.

£20.00

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

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

£140.00

THE ART OF BOXING

Instructional work by Jimmy Wilde, the British boxer who was flyweight champion of the world in the twenties. Preface by Ted Lewis, Wilde's manager. 8vo. 80pp. Frontispiece, 14 plates. Original grey cloth,

£35.00

THE ART OF BOXING

Instructional volume by the great French heavyweight. 1st edition. 8vo. 167pp. Frontis + 7 plates. Original blue cloth boards, rubbed with some light stains. School crest to front cover and school prize

£20.00

THE ART OF BOXING AND HINTS ON TRAINING

The boxing instructor at the Royal Naval Physical Training School offers a series of fourteen lessons, first published in 1919, covering the principal fundamentals of ringcraft, each illustrated with full-page

£85.00

THE ART OF IN-FIGHTING - A TREATISE ON A TOO NEGLECTED SCIENCE

Boxing instructional book. Interesting treatise by the former middle-weight champion. 1st edition. 8vo. 74pp + adverts. Original pictorial boards, lightly rubbed with central fold/crease. Owner's name

£68.00

BALL-PUNCHING

Instructional boxing book. Paperback. 8vo. 69pp. Original paper-covered boards, rubbed and creased. Good condition.

£45.00

BETTER BOXING

Extensively illustrated boxing manual by the British Olympic Team coach and officially approved by the Amateur Boxing Association. 8vo. 95pp. Dust-wrapper. Some rubbing and small tears to wrapper and

£24.00

BOXING

Instructional work on boxing, a volume in the All-England series. Small 8vo. 91pp. Illustrations and photos in text. Original illustrated clothboards, a little marked. Binding is a little loose in places.

£48.00

BOXING

Early boxing instructional in The "Oval" Series. First Edition. Small 8vo. 128pp. Portrait frontis, three further plates, 15 illustrations in the text. Original pictorial boards showing a boxer in red

£150.00

BOXING

An Edwardian manual covering many aspects of boxing training and tactics, written by the amateur lightweight champion of 1888 and 1890 and featuring drawn illustrations throughout. 8vo. 124pp. Cloth-covered

£24.00

BOXING

Nice early boxing manual covering many aspects of ringcraft and training and illustrated throughout with instructional diagrams.  8vo. 127pp. Revised edition. Pictorial card covers. Previous owner's

£80.00

BOXING

Boxing instructional with photos and diagrams. No. 1 in the "How To" of Sport series. Paperback. Small 8vo. 62pp. Very good condition.

£18.00

BOXING

Instructional work on boxing, a volume in the All-England series. 1st edition, Small 8vo. 91pp. Illustrations and photos in text. Original illustrated clothboards, lightly rubbed. Good condition.

£60.00

BOXING

 Boxing instructional book by the great American light-heavyweight champion Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. 8vo. 218pp. Contained in the original dust-wrapper, which is lightly rubbed to edges. A very

£120.00

BOXING

A guide to all the important blows, positions, rules and equipment necessary for becoming a proficient boxer, illustrated throughout with instructional photographs of the author, plus an important and

£60.00

BOXING - THE MODERN SYSTEM OF GLOVE FIGHTING

Mainly an instructional book, but with chapters on American boxing, boxing in the army and at public schools, and biographies of some of the great boxers. First edition. 8vo. 168pp + adverts. Presentation

£120.00

BOXING - WITH A SECTION ON SINGLE-STICK

Facsimile edition of an Edwardian manual covering many aspects of boxing training and tactics, written by the amateur lightweight champion of 1888 and 1890 and featuring drawn illustrations throughout. 8vo.

£7.00

BOXING FOR BOYS

Published to coincide with a growth in boys' boxing during the 1940s, a handbook for schools and clubs illustrated with the author's own explanatory drawings. 8vo. 64pp. Covers lightly rubbed to edges

£14.00

BOXING MADE EASY

An early Australian instructional boxing booklet with explanatory graphic illustrations throughout and reference to the techniques of fighters such as Jem Mace and Larry Foley. 8vo. 61pp. Paperback. Cover

£80.00

BOXING TAUGHT THROUGH THE "SLOW-MOTION FILM"

Analysis of early fight-footage stills, with boxers including Georges Carpentier, Beckett, Wells and Kid Lewis, to provide lessons in ringcraft. 8vo. 71pp + adverts. Pictorial boards, lightly rubbed.

£38.00

THE COMPLETE AMATEUR BOXER

A brief history of boxing followed by extensive advice for the fighter by the former captain of the Oxford University Boxing Club and with two chapters on Army boxing by J.H.W. Knight of the 6th Royal

£40.00

THE COMPLETE SECOND

Early 20th-century guide to being a good boxing second by a master of the art, including dealing with fighters under different circumstances and practical tips on the use of particular equipment such as

£50.00

FUNDAMENTALS OF BOXING

Instructional, although the main features of this little book are the excellent action photos used to demonstrate various punches and combinations. Born Dov-Ber Rasofsky, Ross (1909-67) had the misfortune

£60.00

HANDBOOK OF ATHLETIC SPORTS VOLUME III - BOXING, WRESTLING, FENCING, BROAD-SWORD AND SINGLE-STICK

Third volume of the classic Victorian instructional library turns its attention to martial sports, with extensive chapters on boxing and wrestling in its various forms plus fighting with a wide range of

£58.00

HOW TO BOX

Instructional work by the former lightweight champion of Great Britain, Eric Boon, "The Golden Boy of Boxing". Paperback. 1st edition. 4 pages of photos. Original card covers with dust wrapper. Rusty

£18.00

HOW TO BOX

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

£55.00

HOW TO BOX

Boxing instructional, with photographic illustrations. The author was an accomplished amateur fighter and senior administrator.  First edition. 8vo. 210pp. Original cloth-covered boards, rubbed to

£140.00

MODERN BOXING - A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PRESENT-DAY METHODS

Instructional work on boxing by the famous British heavyweight champion. 5th edition. Small 8vo. Fly-leaf removed and piece missing from title-page. Four loose leaves but all pages present and contents

£30.00

MY METHODS - OR BOXING AS A FINE ART

Illustrated second edition of the great French boxer's technical guide to ringcraft, translated into English. 8vo. 96pp. Printed boards. Some wear to boards and some damage and loss to spine with date

£20.00

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