The Prize Ring
by Lynch, Bohun
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Orig. marbled boards and vellum spine. Teg. Very good
- Seller
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ardsley, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Country Life, 1925. First edition. Boards. Orig. marbled boards and vellum spine. Teg. Very good. 137 pages. 31 x 24 cm. Frontispiece and forty plates, some in color. All plates with tissue guards. Illustrated by reproductions of old prints, several oil paintings, "and the famous Byron Screen." History of boxing in England, much anecdotal data concerning boxers, matches and the nobility, Lord Byron included who embraced the sport despite a club foot. Limited edition, copy 144 of 750. Boards rubbed at extremities, round black leather label with title printed in red at front cover.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Royoung bookseller, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15781
- Title
- The Prize Ring
- Author
- Lynch, Bohun
- Format/Binding
- Boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Orig. marbled boards and vellum spine. Teg. Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Country Life
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1925
- Keywords
- Boxing
- Bookseller catalogs
- Social Life; Sporting;
Terms of Sale
Royoung bookseller, Inc.
All books returnable 10 days of invoice date with prior notification
About the Seller
Royoung bookseller, Inc.
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ardsley, New York
About Royoung bookseller, Inc.
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