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Rare and modern books

Ford, John

Prizefighting: The Age of Regency Boximania

David & Charles, 1971

15.00 €

Godley Books

(Hyde, United Kingdom)

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Year of publication
1971
ISBN
071535325X
Place of printing
Newton Abbott
Author
Ford, John
Publishers
David & Charles
Size
8.75 x 5.75 inches
Edition
First Edition
Keyword
Boxing, 19th Century,
Cover description
Very Good
Binding description
Hard Cover
Dust jacket
Yes
State of preservation
Fine
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
Yes

Description

No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, very clear gilt/orange embossing to spine and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or creased with nicks/rubbing to upper edge. 208pp. From the late 1780s to 1824, the cult of prizefighting reigned supreme. It was patronised by royaly and nobility although often illegal. It differed from boxing as fighting took place with bare fists and bouts lasted as long as the fighters could stand - often seventy or more rounds. Severe injury was the rule and sometimes fighters died. Illustrated.
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