"Ruby Robert" Alias Bob Fitzsimmons

Robert H. Davis; W. O. McGeehan [intro.]

Published by George H. Doran, London, 1926

The first edition of this biography of celebrated Cornish boxer Bob Fitzsimmons, in the scarce dust wrapper. The first edition of this work, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrapper, which is clipped to all four corners.Illustrated with a frontispiece and four double-sided photographic plates, one of which is detached and loosely inserted. Collated, complete.A fascinating biography of British professional boxer Bob Fitzsimmons, who was nicknamed both Ruby Robert and The Freckled Wonder.He has the legacy of being considered one of the hardest punchers in boxing history, and is in The Guinness Book of World Records as the lightest heavyweight champion, weighing 165 pounds when he won the title. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with original dust wrapper clipped to all four corners. Bumping to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. Discolouration to dust wrapper back strip, with handling marks to wraps. Small losses of paper to back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound, but with one plate detached and loosely inserted. Pages clean and bright. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 885F33

Bibliographic Details

Title: "Ruby Robert" Alias Bob Fitzsimmons
Publisher: George H. Doran, London
Publication Date: 1926
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: Not Stated
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book