The Science of Self Defence (Boxing)

Shaw, Fred G. [The National Sporting Club was a club founded in London in 1891, which did more to establish the sport of boxing in Great Britain than any other organisation].

Published by Published by the Author Frederick George Shaw, 47 Finchley Road, London First Edition . 1919., 1919

About this Item

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Despite the title, the book is entirely devoted to boxing. Contains (xvi), 184 printed pages of text with 36 full-page single-sided monochrome archive photographs throughout, 5 simple diagrams. Old dry damp stain to the top quarter of the front cover, spine sun faded, rubbing of the cloth across the top edges, corners turned-in. Wonderful ink message to the front paste down 'Presented by Frank Bradley, esq. National Sporting Club, Mirror of Life Boxing World - To my Friend Mr. Alf Gower, Lightweight Amateur Champion 1908, Featherweight Champion 1905, Lynn Athletic Club, London.' Boxing flyer by Hylton Cleaver loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. SPORT [Boxing].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science of Self Defence (Boxing)
• Publisher: Published by the Author Frederick George Shaw, 47 Finchley Road, London First Edition . 1919.
• Publication Date: 1919
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition