Fencing by Pollock Walter (56 results)

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Condition: New. In.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. The boards show moderate wear, with scuffing to the edges, bumped corners, spine edges and mildly crushed head and tail. Light staining to the faces and scuffing to the front. There are some gutter gaps (photo 5) but the leaves are secure and quite tight in places. The majority of pages are fairly clean, but with extensive foxing and other staining on many others including the opening pages. Moderate to heavy dirt, tanning and spotting to the text block edges. The book has a forward lean. Measures 19.5 x 14.4 x 3.7cm. 304 pages.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and often misunderstood history of fencing, tracing its evolution from the battlefields of medieval knights to the refined duels of the 18th century. The author expertly guides us through the development of swordsmanship, highlighting the contributions of key figures and schools of thought across Europe. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, the book explores not just the technical aspects of fencing, but also its social and cultural significance. We discover how the sword transitioned from a brutal weapon of war to a symbol of status and skill, wielded by gentlemen and duelists alike. The book's thematic depth is evident in its exploration of the complex interplay between tradition and innovation, violence and artistry, and the ever-shifting perceptions of honor and combat. Ultimately, the book's insights remind us that fencing is far more than just a physical contest; it is a window into the history of human conflict and the enduring quest for mastery over both our opponents and ourselves. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition, Large paper copy number 76 of 250 copies, original half morocco, little rubbed, little foxing, pp338,

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition, Large paper copy number 27 of 250 copies, original half morocco, nice copy, , pp338,

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Series: Badminton Library. xiii 304p original half calf binding with gilt arms to front, leather spine and corner well preserved, frontispiece and many plates, Bibliotheca Artis Dimicatoriae in the back, a very attractive copy Language: English Weight (g): 920.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Various (illustrator). First edition. A smart first edition of this illustrated guide to fencing, boxing, and wrestling from the Badminton Library series. First edition. Badminton Library. Illustrated with a frontispiece, seventeen plates, and numerous in-text images. Collated complete. A detailed and comprehensive guide to the sports of fencing, boxing, and wrestling. With the fencing section containing chapters on the practical instructions of the sport and singlestick. Written by Walter Herries Pollock, an English writer, poet, lecturer and journalist. With contributions from F. C. Grove and Camille Prevost. Boxing with chapters on the history of the sport, old school, and the art of boxing. Written by Edward Blair Michell, an English barrister, rower, boxer, linguist, authority on falconry and the author of books on a variety of subjects. Wrestling with chapters on Cumberland and Westmoreland, ring reminiscences, styles and systems. Written by Walter Armstrong, a British wrestler, Sporting Life writer, and esteemed match referee. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing to the extremities and fading to the spine. Small splits in the cloth to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting and minor age toning to the extremities. Very Good. book.

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Bien. London. Longmans, Green, and Co. 1889. 304p. Tela de editor. Profusamente ilustrado. Parcialmente intonso. Huellas de foxing. Buen estado.

2nd edition. Plates "from Instantaneous Photographs". 8vo (7 1/4 x 5 inches). 304-pages. Finely bound contemporary full tan marbled calf, gilt border to sides. Spine gilt in compartments with black lettering piece, all edges marbled. Foxing to prelims. and at end. The binding by Gordon & Gotch, Melbourne, with their ticket. With the bookplate of Bertram E. Fenwick on front pastedown.

Second Edition: Hardback, brown illustrated bds., gold titles and decs to spine, black and white titles to front bd., 140 x 195 mm., 1kg. (extra postage), 324 pp., with Index and Appendix, with a complete Bibliography of the Art (Fencing) by Egerton Castle, illustrated frontis with tissue guard and illustrated throughout with illustrations from instantaneous photographs, decorative eps., previous owner's name label on pdfep., foxing to prelims and reps., some darker marks to rear bd., light edge wear, no dw., Good+ copy. VG copy.

Half-Leather. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Fourth Edition. The book is finely bound in half leather, brown morocco spine and corners with five raised gilt ruled bands on the spine, gilt title lettering, top edge gilt.Marbled papered boards, and marbled endpapers. xiii, 304 pages.Illustrated with reproduced engravings ( intaglio plates and woodcuts) and photographs. " Illustrations from instantaneous photographs". 5.5 X 7.5 inches. The leather shoulder on the front board is stamped "Vancroft Farm" in gilt. and the original owner's name stamp is across the top of the fly leaf, also again on the back of one of the plates within the book.There are some very few scuffs and rubbing to the leather corners.Very good, and very clean throughout, with a very sound and solid binding.

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 362. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1890 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 362.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 444. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1893 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 444.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 456. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1897 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 456.

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First edition. Demy 8vo. [xv], 338 pp. Illustrated.Cloth, gilt, ribbed, very good. (20904). Main title: Fencing by Walter H. Pollock, F. C. Grove, and Camile Prevost, Boxing by E. B. Michell, Wrestling by Walter Armstrong. Large paper edition, no. 234 of 250 copies.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.