1923 The Art of Boxing by Jimmy Wilde

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Art of Boxing Jimmy Wilde; Mr. 'Ted' Lewis [preface] 1923 W. Foulsham & Co. : London 6.5" by 4" 77pp. [1] SUMMARY A pocket-sized handbook to boxing by the ex-flyweight champion Jimmy Wilde. Illustrated Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.25 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A handbook in the publisher's original paper wraps. Ink inscription to the front paste down. Jimmy Wilde (1892-1969) was a Welsh professional boxer who competed from 1911 to 1923, who is often regarded as the greatest British fighter of all time. He was the first official world flyweight champion. This is his guide to the art of boxing, with a preface by Mr. 'Ted' Lewis, who was his manager for all of his great contests. This volume forms a part of Foulsham's Sports Library. Illustrated with fourteen illustrations of various stances. A page of publisher's advertisements to the rear. Undated, dated through copies held at the British Library. CONDITION In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally smart, though darkened and a little creased to the spine. Marks to the front of the wraps. Small tear to the head of the front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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