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good/Good' would mean the book itself is in very good condition with a
good condition dust jacket.
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* A Fistic Expert 'Scientific Boxing, Practice and Diet - Correct
Punching Fight Training - Encyclopedia of Fisticuffs, Defensive Blocks,
and Knockout Punches' 1941 62 pages (one copy missing last page - will supply a
photocopy of missing page.$15) Five more in good to good + condition $25 ea.
* A Fistic Expert 'Scientific Boxing, Diet; Fight Training, Scientific
Boxing, K.O. Punching, Illustrated with Slow Motion Movie Strips' 1941
63 pages VG (5) $35 ea.
* An Expert Boxer and Athlete 'The Art of Boxing, Swimming and
Gymnastics Made Easy' 1883. 99-pages. Missing rear cover and
paper on spine, else good + condition. Numerous line drawings
throughout the book. Instructional sections on all aspects of boxing.
$50
* Aguilera, Gene 'Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles.' 2014 1st ed. 127-pages. Fine $25.
* Ali,Muhammad 'The Greatest, My Own Story' 1975 Two 1976 versions in Good+ condition $2.50 ea.)
* Ali,Muhammad 'The Greatest, My Own Story' 1977 510 pages VG $2.50
* Andre,Sam and Fleischer,Nat, updated by Collins,Nigel 'An
Illustrated History of Boxing' 1997 5th revised ed. 444 pages VG $5
* Andrews, T.S. 'Ring Battles of Centuries' 1924 Revised Edition. 262
pages. Chapters include: Boxing From the
Dawn of History - John L. Sullivan Biography - Lord Lonsdale - Fighters
of Today and Yesterday - Early American Biographies - History of Titles
from the First Holders - Boxing Records (weights for boxers, complete
records of all celebrities in the ring in all nations, from the time of
James Figg, 1719, to the present day). Good condition
(2) $55 ea. Another in good condition, though neatly reinforced with tape
along inside front cover hinge $40. Another missing 60% of the paper on
the lower spine and tape on
the remaining paper of the spine. Worn covers. Missing pieces out of
pages 117/118, 129/130, else good internally, reading copy $15.
* Andrews, T.S. 'Ring Battles of Centuries' 1924 Revised Edition. 262
pages. Chapters include: Boxing From the Dawn of History - John L.
Sullivan Biography - Lord Lonsdale - Fighters
of Today and Yesterday - Early American Biographies - History of Titles
from the First Holders - Boxing Records (weights for boxers, complete
records of all celebrities in the ring in all nations, from the time of
James Figg, 1719, to the present day). Good
condition $65, another with a neatly applied layer of masking tape
along the length of the spine with the title of the book handwritten
vertically that is straight and very clean internally $25
* Andrew, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1910' 192-pages. Good +
$40. Another with a bit of chipping along top edge and corners of
front cover, else good condition with James Jeffries on the cover. $35
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1911' Good+ $40
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1913' Good+ $40
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1914' Good+ $40
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1915' Good+ $40. Another
with worns covers and starting to separate along front hinge, else good
$30
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1917' Good+ $40, another good $35
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1918' Good (2) $40 ea.
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1919' Good+ $40
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1921' Good+ $40. Another in good condition with Jack Dempsey on cover $40
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1923' Good+ $40, another
with small chipping to edges of front cover, else good $30. Another in Good condition with Panco Villa on cover $35
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1924' (2) Good+ $40. Another with poor covers but VG internally $20
* Andrews, T.S. World's Sporting Record Book 1925' Good + $40
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1927' "Mushy" Callahan cover. Good with a couple very tiny chips on covers $30
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1928' Worn chipped
covers, else good $25. Another with several creases/wrinkles on covers, else good $30
* Andrews, T.S. 'Wor;ld's Sporting Record Book 1929' Missing covers,
else good $15
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1929' Loose covers, else
good $30. Another with couple chips on covers and missing top
1/8" of paper on spine with fading to colors of covers, else good $25
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1929' VG $40
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1931' (3) Good+ each. $40
each. Another in good condition $30. Another with wrinkled and a bit grubby covers $20
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1932' Good $40
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1933' Good $40
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1934' Good with some
cover creases $30
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Sporting Record Book 1934' Good+ $35
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Annual Sporting Records 1924'
256 pages. Jack Renault on cover. Good+ condition $30
* Andrews, T.S. 'World's Annual Sporting Records 1927' 320 pages. The
Evening Sun, New York's oldest and best newspaper on the cover. Some
chipping to cover, and '1927' written in ink on spine. Good condition
$20
* Atyeo,Don 'The Holy Warrior, Muhammad Ali' 1975 VG, large book (2)
$12 ea.
* Aujard,Richard 'Boxing' 1997 289 pages VG $15
* Austin, Sam 'Boxing and How to Train. New and Revised Edition. 1912.
131-pages plus another 12-pages of ads. Straight and very clean. Worn
covers, lower spine is missing 1/4" inch of paper and a nickel sized
chip from the lower left-hand corner of the rear cover. $40
* Avis, F. C. 'Boxing Reference Dictionary' c1958, 127-pages. VG $20
* Aycock, Colleen & Scott, Mark 'Joe Gans. A Biography of the First
African American World Boxing Champion.' 2011 1st ed. 286-pages.
INSCRIBED: "To Karel de Vries and the love of this great sport - Enjoy,
Colleen Aycock & Mark Scott." VG $35
* Aysock, Colleen & Scott, Mark 'Joe Gans. A Biography of the First
African American World Boxing Champion' 2011 1st ed. 286-pages.
INSCRIBED: "To Jim. Best wishes Colleen Aycock and Mark Scott." VG $35
* Aycock, Colleen & Scott, Mark 'Joe Gans. A Biography of the First
African American World Boxing Champion' 2011 1st ed. 286-pages.
INSCRIBED: "To Dave, best wishes Colleen Aycock and Mark Scott." VG $35
* Bailey, T.R. 'Punchers On The Page. 250 Years of Boxing and
Prizefighting Books. A Bibliography 1747-1997.' 151-pages. SIGNED by
author. New unread condition. $40
* Baker,Mark Allen 'Complete Guide to Boxing Collectibles' (cards,
equipment, books, posters, autographs, programs, tickets, magazines.
"The definitive source for identification, authentication and valuation
of all pugilist artifacts". 1995 1st ed. 446 pages.VG+ (5) $25 ea.
* Baker, Mark Allen 'Title Town USA. Boxing in Upstate New York' 2010 1st ed. 158 pages. VG+, like new. $15
* Baker, Mark Allen 'Willie Pep. A Biography of the 20th Century's
Greatest Featherweight' 2022 1st ed. 250-pages. Fine. Inscribed by
author. $35
* Baker, Reg. L. "Snowy" 'Scientific Boxing in Your Home' Rare 32-page
promotional booklet concerning Baker's course on scientific boxing.
c1913. Contents: Brief history of boxing, his qualifications to teach
boxing, what the press says, his postal instruction, what his pupils
say, the scientific v. the rough fighter, sample of lessons, moral
benefits of boxing, boxing as a valuable asset, boxing as an exercise
for minor ills, boxing as a business, summary of boxing benefits, his
athletic record, what the clergy and prominent people say of boxing,
Marquis of Queensbury Rules, Ring Brevities. A couple of pages have
come loose from the staples in the middle, else Good + $150.
Another with a couple of very small light stains on the covers,
else good + $150.
* Ballarati, Giuseppe- 21 volumes of 'Pugilato' yearly annuals
including 1973, and 1975 thru 1994. The 1973 issue shows a
bit of wear to covers and a very tiny tear near bottom of spine so only
good condition overalll. The rest are good + to like-new condition.
PRINTED IN ITALIAN. $150
* Bardsley, Geoffrey W. 'British Boxing Records Official Annual 1939.' 135-pages. Good $25
* Batchelor,Denzil 'Jack Johnson and His Times' 1956 186 pages VG $10
* Batchelor,Denzil 'Big Fight, The Story of World Championship Boxing'
1956 Good condition $12
* Batchelor, Denzil 'Gods with Gloves On' 1946 1st ed. 123-pages. Very
scarce. "The thrill packed Truth! Bruck Woodcock, Joe Louis, Max
Schmeling, Freddie Mills, Tommy Farr, Freddie Welsh, Jimmy Wilde, Nel
Tarleton, Jack Dempsey, Bombardier Billy Wells, Jack Johnson, Jim
Driscoll, Georges Carpentier, Len Harvey, Peter Jackson, Joe Bawker,
Bob Fitzsimmons, Kid Lewis, John L. Sullivan, Jem Mace, Tom Sayers.
Good + condition (3) $40 ea.
* Belcher Foundation. 'Jem Belcher, Champion Prizefighter and His
Historic Belcher Handkerchief, Including Jem Belcher's Treatise on
Boxing' 2006 softcover, 50 pages. Excellent condition, $30
* Bell, Frank 'Gladiators of The Glittering Gulches. An Authentic and
Lively History of the Fascinating Prize Fight Game and Other Activities
Spanning Seventy Five Years, 1864 - 1939 from Montana Territorial Days.'
1985, 163 pages, VG condition $25 ea.
* Bell, Frank 'Gladiators of the Glittering Gulches. An Authentic and
Lively History of the Facinating Prize Fight Game and Other Activities
Spanning Seventy Five Years, 1864-1939 from Montana Territorial Days.'
1985, 163 pags. VG condition. INSCRIBED by author on title page: "To
Dick Hecker. Hey "Corner man" - You'll recognize some of these fighters
in the "golden era" of the mining towns! Frank Bell 1-13-88." Another
handwritten note laid in dated 1988 reading "Nice to hear from you
Dick, thanks for the order. I would like to read your story. Please
send me the issue of Rochester Boxing club News! Thanks - will send $,
let me know if charge for it - Best regards, Frank." $50
* Bell, Leslie 'Focus on Freddie Mills' 1950's. 24-pages Good
condition. (2) $35 ea., another in VG condition $40
* Bell, Leslie 'Focus on Bruce Woodcock' c1950's, 24 pages. Cover is
loose, else VG $30
* Bell, Leslie 'Boxing Spotlight 1949. Fight Thrills of the Past Year.
Special Contributions by the Leading Boxing Writers. Action Shots of
the Big Contests, Personalities, Gymnasiums Stories, Champions Present
and Future. Good condition $30. Another with some wear and clear tape on spine but good internally $10.
* Bell, Norman 'The Fighting Life of a Fighter. How Joe Louis Became
Worlds Greatest Heavyweight' 1945 1st ed. 61-pages. Covers are grubby
and rough. $20
* Benedict, George 'Manual of Boxing, Club Swinging and Manly Sports'
1883 - 138 pages. Good+ condition $100
* Bennison, Ben 'Fighting Davids and Goliaths of The Rings. Famous
Fights and Fighters Remembered and Recorded' 1913 1st ed. 159 pages.
Covers somewhat worn, but good condition overall $75
* Bensen,D.S. 'Championship Boxing, A Statistical History 1880 -
1980'SCARCE 1995 1st edition. 313 pages 9 3/4" x 12" VG+ $35.
*
* Birtley,Jack 'Freddie Mills' 1978 206 pages VG (2) $8 ea.
* Birtley,Jack 'The Tragedy of Randolph Turpin' 1975 VG $15
* Blake, Rich 'Slats. The Legend & Life of Jimmy Slattery.' 2015
1st ed. 374-pages. INSCRIBED "To Jim, a true dean of boxing fans. Your
pal, Rich Blake." VG $35
* Blalock, Barney 'Oregon Prizefighters. Forgotten Bare-knuckle Champions of Portland' 2015 1st ed. 158-pages VG+ $35
* ''Boxing News Annual and Record Book 1973' 160 pages. VG $20 ea.
* 'Boxing News Annual and Record Book 1975' (Ali/Foreman fight cover)
160 pages. VG $10)
* Boxing Illustrated Record 1978 VG (2) $10 ea.
* Boxing Illustrated Record 1979 VG $10
* Bockris,Victor 'Muhammad Ali In Fighter's Heaven' 2000 VG $8
* Bortstein,Larry 'Ali' 1976 92 pages Good $7.50
* Boxing News 'Boxing News Annual 1945' All the British Professional
and Amateur Records World Titles and British Rankings. 62-pages. Good +
$25
* Boxing News '1948 Boxing News Annual' World's, European & British
Champions All Weights Ring Facts and Figures - Amateur and
Professional. Individual Records of Over 200 Boxers. 96 pages. Good $20
* Boxing News 'Boxing News Annual 1946' World's and British Records at
All Weights - Ring Facts & Figures Amateur and Professional.'
Edited by Gilbert Odd. 96-pages. Good + $25
* Boxing News '1949 Boxing News Annual' World's, European & British
Champions All Weights Ring Facts and
Figures - Amateur and Professional. Individual Records of Over 200
Boxers.96 pages. Good condition with some clear tape along spine. $15
* Boxing News '1950 Boxing News Annual' Complete Records and
Photographs of All the Champions. World European British and Empire
Title Fights at All Weights. Individual Recovers of Over 350 Boxers.
128 pages. Good condition with clear tape along spine $10
*Boxing News '1953 Boxing News Annual' Photographs of All the
Champions. Title Fights at All Weights in 1952. Individual Records of
Over 350 Boxers. Action Photos, Amateur Section. 126 pages. VG $15
* Brearley, Giles H. 'The "Iron" Man. James William Hague. A Biography
of The English Heavyweigth Champion 1909-1911.' 2011 1st ed. 289-pages.
SIGNED by author on title page. VG $40
* Brearley, Giles H. 'Alfred Liversidge (1836-1921) Swinton's Sporting
Hero. Englands Fastest Man. Man Who Trained Jem Mace, A Boxer of the
Old School' 1998 1st ed. VG $40
* Breeden, Marshall 'Dynamite Gorman - Prizefighter' 1921 3rd printing. 88-pages. Early boxing novel. VG $50
* British Boxing Board of Control 'British Boxing Board of Control 1929
Constitution and Regulations' 52-pages. VG $20, another with a stamp on
bottom of front cover and pencil name, else good condition for $10
* Bromberg,Lester 'World's Champs' 1958 1st ed. 253 pages VG- $15.
* Bromberg, Lester 'Battles After the Bell' 1956 1st ed., 8 pages. VG
$30
* Bromberg, Lester 'The Champs Who Never Were' 1955 1st ed., 8 pages.
VG $30
* Brownson, Dick 'A Distant Friendly Party. A Novel About the Fight
Game.' Reprinted February 2013. SIGNED by author on title page.
103-pages. The story of a boxing gym over a pub in the nineteen fifties
and the boxer who trained there, and of course the trainers, managers,
promoters and the characthers who hang around boxing. Excellent
condition $25
* Brownson, Dick 'The Story of North Devon Boxing Volume: One" 2015 1st
ed. SIGNED by author on title page. 186-pages. Fine $30
* Bucceroni, Dan 'Easy Boxing for Self Defense' 1964, 33 pages.
Fairly scarce. Sections on training, position, movement (offensive & defensive),
and punching power (Left hand, right hand, shadow boxing, combinations,
clinches, bags). VG condition (2) $30 ea. Another in good
condition with some minor creasing and very slight staining to front
and rear covers. $20
* Bucceroni, Dan 'Easy Boxing for Self Defense' 1964. 33-pages. Fairly
scarce.INSCRIBED by Bucceroni: "Hi Steve, Hope you like the book. Best
wishes Dan Bucceroni" Sections on training, position, offensive &
defensive movement, punching power (left hand, right hand, shadow
boxing, combinations, clinches, bags. VG $45.
* Burroughs, Chuck 'Come Out Fighting. True Fight Tales for Fight Fans'
1977 1st edition. 118-pages. INSCRIBED: "To Paul Nicholson, Best Wishes
Keep Punching from Chuck Burroughs." VG $25
* Butler,Frank 'Randolph Turpin - Sugar Ray Robinson. Their Story
in Pictures' London News of the World, 1951 32 pages Good $30
* Butler, Frank and Butler, James 'The Fight Game. Dempsey, Tunney,
Wilde, Kid Lewis, Sugar Ray, They're All Here' 1958 edition, 192 pages.
Good + $15
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* Caldwell, Erskine 'Poor Fool. An Exciting Full Length Novel' 1953 -
128 pages. Good $10
* Calogero, Bill 'Tom Molineaux. From Bondage to Baddest Man on the Planet' 2015 1st ed. 142-pages. VG $20
* Carnahan, Don 'Rising Stars 1993-94. Insiders Guide to Tomorrow's Big
Names in Boxing' 60 pages. 8 1/2" x 11" VG $30
* Carnahan, Don 'Rising Stars 1994-95. Insiders Guide to Tomorrow's Big
Names in Boxing' 60 pagers. 8 1/2" x 11" VG $30
* Carew, Jack 'The Leather Glove' c1940. Aldine Boxing Novels. Good + $75
* Carroll,Ted 'Picture Story - Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey' 400
drawings. 1947 1st ed. VG condition. 62 pages (3) $40 each
* Carroll,Ted 'Picture Story - Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey' 400 drawings
, 1947 1st ed. Good. 62 pages $35. Another with heavy wear and some minor tearing to spine, else good $30
* Carruthers, Jimmy 'The Jimmy Carruthers Souvenir Course. For
Complete Instruction and Training in Boxing, Self Defence, Physical
Fitness, Muscle Building, Body Developing' c1960 1st editions.
Published in ten 8" x 10" softcover booklets comprised of 8 to 13 pages
each. Carruthers won the Australian Bantamweight title in 1951, the
British Commonwealth title in 1952, and was regarded by the National
Boxing Association as the World Bantamweight Champion. He became
Australia's first universally recognized boxing World
Champion. Like new condition with rusted staples. Internally very
clean. Scarce boxing course. $100 for the lot.
* Carson, Julius "Kid with Banks, Lacy 'Winning Boxing' Foreward and training tips by Muhammad Ali. 1980. 95-pages. Good $15
* Cayton,Bill * Obojski,Robert 'Boxing Memorabilia' 1992 1st ed. $20
* Cerrone, John 'Boxing The Art of Self Defense Step by Step' 1980 1st
edition. 57 pages. Illustrated. Contents: Boxing, Equipment Needed for
Boxing, Standing Position, Hand Positions, Footwork, Block-Jab and
Counter With a Left, Where to Focus Your Eyes, Left Jab - Feint or
Other Punches, Left Hook, Defense Against the Seven Left Hook
Combinations, Art of Using a Left Hook, Right Handed Fighter, Various
Left Hooks, Why Most Fighters Can't Hit Hard, Equipment to be Used.
Excellent condition (2) $35 ea.
* Chaiton,Sam 'Lazarus and the Hurricane' (Hurricane Carter) 2000 1st
ed. 344 pages. VG $15
* Chaiton,Sam 'Lazarus and the Hurricane, The Freeing of Rubin
"Hurricane" Carter' 2000 5th printing. Signed be each of the following:
Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Gene Fullmer, Kid Gavilan, Joe Frazier,
Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Ken Norton, Floyd Patterson, &
Willie Pep! VG+ $1,200
* Chandler,David (Ed.) 'Boxer, An Anthology of Writings on Boxing and
Visual Culture' 1996 8 3/4" x 10 1/2" 133 pages, profusely illustrated
VG $15 (W)
* Chantigny, Louis 'Mes Grands Boxeurs.' Written in FRENCH in 1973.
206-pages. Chapters on Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), Robert Cleroux,
Floyd Patterson, Sonny Liston, Ingemar Johansson, Archie Moore, Marcel
Cerdan, Laurent Dauthuille, and Frankie Carbo. VG $10
* Christe's Los Angeles 'Christie's Los Angeles The Paloger Collection
of Muhammad Ali Memorabilia, Sunday 19, October 1997 1997 1st ed. Fine
$15.
* Citro,Ralph 'Computer Boxing Update 1990' Vol. 7, VG Fine (2) $30 ea., and another in
Good+ condition for $25
* Citro, Ralph 'Computer Boxing Update 1991' Vol. 8. VG $30
* Citro,Ralph 'Computer Boxing Update 1992' Vol. 9, VG (2) $30 ea.
* Citro, Ralph 'Computer Boxing Update 1993' Vol. 10, VG $30
* Citro,Ralph 'Computer Boxing Update 1982-1983' 88 pages. VG $30, one in good condition for $25
ea.
* Citro,Ralph 'Computer Boxing Update 1984' Vol. 2, 167 pags, VG $30
* Citro,Ralph 'Computer Boxing Update 1986' Vol.3, 208 pages. VG (2) $30 ea.
$25 ea.
* Citro, Ralph 'Computer Boxing Update 1987' Vol. 4, VG $30
* Citro, Ralph 'Computer Boxing Update 1988' vol. 5. Good+ $30
* Clabby, Jim 'The Indiana Wasp. The Jimmy Clabby Story' 2010 1st ed. 239-pages. VG (2) $20 ea.
* Clackmannan Distric Libraries 'Tommy Spiers, The Story of a Boxing
Champion From Alloa' 1986 1st ed. 97 pages. Excellent condition. 2
available $30 ea.
* Clark, George Thomas 'Death in the Ring.' 2014. 182-pages. INSCRIBED
by author. Stories of John L. Sullivan, James J. Jeffries, Jack
Johnson, Stanley Ketchel, Battling Siki, Sam Langford, Harry Greb,
Tiger Flowers, Jack Delaney, Mickey Walker, and various fantasy
matchups and knockouts. Fine. $35
* Clarke, Willie 'How to Box in 20 Lessons' Written by 1920 U.S.
Olympic team member. 1928 1st edition. 20 pages. Contents: How to Hold
Your Hands, Footwork, Boxing Positions, Left Jab, One-Two Punch, Left
Hook, Blocking, Hook to Body, Counter Punching, Counter for Right
Cross, Punching, How to Break from Clinch, Practice Lessons, Ducking,
Blocking Hook with Right Hand, Muscles and Their Burden, Vital Spots,
Double-Punch, Uppercut, and Shoe Shine. Very Scrarce. VG $100
* Clarke, Michael J. 'Boxing Volume 1. The Golden Years 1940-1950' 80-pages. Published in late 1990s. VG $20
* Clarke, Michael J. 'Boxing Volume 2 1950-1960.' 96-pages. VG $20
* Clement,Frank (editor) 'Los Angeles Times 1952 All-Sports Almanac'
1952 1st ed. 256 pages. Includes boxing. VG $15
* Colima, Bert 'Gentleman of the Ring: The Bert Colima Story' 2009 1st
ed. 159-pages plus bibliography and fight-by-fight records. Name of
former owner South African boxing historian Karel DeVries inside front
cover. VG+ $15.
* Collins, Mike 'Ring Battles of the Ages. From the Dawn of Time to the
Present. Complete History of boxing with records, biographies,
anecdotes, gossip, pictures of famous fighters, managers, promoters and
ring celebrities of now and days gone by.' 1932 1st edition. 8" x 10
3/4", 48 pages and 20 illustrations. VG condition $100 (NOTE: Have been
unable to find this one, possibly already sold. Sean Strauss interested
in if found.)
* Collins, Bob 'Rochester New York Boxing History' 2009 first edition.
SIGNED and dated by author. VG + (5) $20 ea. Another 2nd edition in VG+
condition $20
* Collins, Bob 'Rochester New York Boxing History' 2009first edition.
INSCRIBED by author "To my friend David Allen across the ocean in
England for over 15 years. Keep punching, Bob Collins 2009" $20
* Concklin,Thomas 'Muhammad Ali, The Fight for Respect' 1992 VG $15
* Connelly, "One Eye" 'Crashing Thru with "One Eye" Connelly. Worlds
Champion Gate Crasher. My Life History' 1934 1st ed. 13-pages. 8 1/2" x
11". Good + $35.
* Cooper,Henry 'Henry Cooper's Book of Boxing' 1982 168 pages VG (3)
$10 ea., and another in good condition for $5
* Cooper,Henry 'H for Enry, More than Just an Autobiography' 1984 VG $10
* Cooper,Henry 'Henry Cooper, an Autobiography' 1974 190 pages VG $5.
* Corbett, James J. 'Scientific Boxing' 1912 1st ed. 109 pages. Good + condition $85 another with some
cover wear, else good condition. $75 and three more with heavier cover wear along spine $50 ea.,
* Corbett, James J. 'Scientific Boxing' 1912 1st ed. 109 pages. Good
condition. Contents: Boxing as a Science, How to Stand, A Good
Position, Reading for Infighting, The Crouch, Blocking, Ducking, A
Short Arm Punch, At the Call of Time, On Guard, The Left Lead, One Way
to Block, Crossing on the Jaw, Ducking a Lead, Left Lead With Guard,
Left Hook for the Body, Landing on the Solar Plexus, Side Stepping,
Hook Blows, Infighting, Blocking a Swing, The Upper Cut, The Kidney
Punch, A Stomach Punch, The Knockout Blow, Fouls (Holding, Using the
Elbow, Hitting When Down, Misuse of the Glove, Butting, Another Foul),
Rules for Boxing (Marquis of Queensbury, Police Gazette Revised
Queensbury Rules, London Prize Ring Rules, Amateur Athletic Union
Rules). Profusely illustrated. Another with worn but acceptable covers
that is very clean internally. $75 ea. Another Good + $75
* Corbett,James J. 'Scientific Boxing' 1905 1st ed. 109 pages. Cover is
very worn, with water stains on front, and missing a chip in back.
Internally good+. Ask to see a scan. $35. Another in poor covers but good condition internally $30
* Corbett, James J. 'Scientific Boxing' 1905 1st ed. 109 pages. Paper
peeling away from spine. Needs to be glued down, else good + cndition
$35
* Corbett,Young 'How to Punch the Bag' from Spalding's Athletic
Library. 1912 1st ed. Good condition. (2) $60 ea., another in VG condition $75. Another with poor covers but VG internally $35.
* Corris,Peter 'Ringside' 1996 VG $15
* Curl, James 'Jersey Joe Walcott. A Boxing Biography' 2012 1st ed. 231-pages. VG $25
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Daisy Bank Printing and Publishing Co. 'Boxing or the Art of Self
Defence.' No author given. Hartley Boxing Bibliography number 453. 1905
1st edition. 32 pages. Contains photographic illustrations of
contemporary boxers. Section headings include: Preliminary Exercises,
Positioning, The Eyes, Hitting, Ducking, Feinting, Shaking Hands, Head
Play, Body Play, Countering, Right-Hand Boxers, Infighting, In
Chancery, Dangerous Hits, Hints to Beginners, Left-hand Lead,
Competitions, Rules of the Amateur Athletic Union. Covers are worn and
some chipping along the edges. A few pieces of clear tape on spine and
some of the corners of pages are bent but the book is complete and it's
only the second time I've come across it in 17 years. Print is
relatively small so there is a lot of content. Very scarce. $125.
* D'Ambrosio 'Warrior in the Ring. The Life of Marvin Camel, Native
American World Champion Boxer' 2915 1st ed. 248-pages. VG $15
* Daily Telegraph Sports Book No. 3 'Vic Patrick - The Champ' 1946. 30-pages. Good conditon $35
* Dalby, W. Barrington 'Famous Last Rounds.' Written by referee and
B.B.C. Boxing Expert. 1947 1st ed. 63-pages. Good + (4) $30 ea.
* Dane, Elliott 'Crime Takes The Count' 1949 1st ed. London Background
Books Ltd. 123-pages. A Drama of Boxing & The Underworld. Fiction.
Good condition. Scarce. $60
* Davis, Jim 'The Great Fight on Hungerford Common. 1987 1st ed.
32-pages. (1821 fight between Bill Neat and Tom Hickman) VG $25.
* Davis, Mac 'Great American Sports Humor' 1950 276 pages. Includes some
boxing stories. VG $15
* Day and Mason (publishers) - 'The Story of the Prize Ring' 1949 1st
ed. 24 pages. Text consists of 7 seconds, these being articles by
Trevor Wignall, Harry Maxted and others, that refer to old-time
fighters such as Tom Cribb, Tom Sayers, Dan Donnelly, etc. Good+ (2)
$40 ea., another VG $50, another with three small pieces of scotch tape
on spine. Minor edge chipping and wear to front cover else good
condition overall $30.
* Day and Mason Boxing Annual 1953. 64 pages. VG (2) $25 ea.
* Deakin, Fred 'Welsh Warriors' 1990 1st edition, 192-pages. Story of
many great Welsh fighters including Jim Driscoll, Freddie Welsh, Jimmy
Wilde and many others. VG $20
* DeGrouch,Wm. 'How Chamions Play Baseball, Softball, Boxing, Wresting,
Boxing' 1948 Street and Smith softcover publication. Missing back
cover, else good condition $15
* Delcourt,Christian (photographs by Richard Aujard) 'Boxing' 1997 284
pages. Profusely illustrated VG $15
* DeMarco, Tony 'Nardo. Memoirs of a Boxing Champion. The Autobiography
of Undisputed Welterweight Champ, Tony DeMarco.' 2012 2nd printing.
189-pages. VG $10
* DeMarco, Tony 'Nardo. Memoris of a Boxing Champion. The Autobiography
of Undisputed Welterweight Champ, Tony DeMarco.' 2012 2nd printing.
189-pages. SIGNED by DeMarco. VG $30
* Dempsey, Jack 'Training with Jack Dempsey' 1936. 51 pages. Some
staining on the back cover and someone has written "Copywright 1936" in
ink on the top of the front cover. Coves all the punches, blocking,
feinting, footwork, drills, sleep and rest, etc. Good condition (2) $45
ea. One more VG $60.
* Dempsey,Jack 'How to Fight Tough. 100 Action Photos Teaching
U.S. Commando Fighting' as demonstrated by Lieut. Jack Dempsey. 1942 VG (3)
$45 ea. Another in good condition $30
* Dempsey, Jack 'How to Box' 1936 1st edition put out by Royal Crown
Cola. 10 pages. Contents: On Guard Position, Footwork, Left Jab, Left
Hook, Feinting, Ducking, Slipping, Straight Right, Uppercuts, Defense,
Right Cross, Blocking and Closing. Good (4) $45 ea. Another in Fair condition $25
E
* Durant, John 'Come Out Fighting. The Pictorial History of Heavyweight
boxing and Its Colorful Champions' 1946 Good+ condition. $25
* Educational Productions 'Know the Game Amateur Boxing' 1953 1st ed.
40-pages. Illustrated. Contents: Amateur Boxing, Training, Gloves,
Stance or Sparring Position, The Target, The Sport, Footwork, Attack,
In-fighting, Defence, Down, Unfair Tactics, Seconds, Boxing Ring,
Tactics, The "Southpaw", Schools Amateur Boxing Association. VG $30
* Earl, J.C. & Elliott, Major W.J. 'Boxing and Attack &
Defence' Rare 1898 softcover, 64-pages. Published by Dean & Son,
Ltd., London. Very good condition. Contents: The first 32 pages are by
J.C. Earl and consist of the following: Boxing Attitude, Sparring,
Feinting, Drawing, Hitting, Guarding, Ducking, Slipping, Retiring,
Stopping, Counter and Cross-Counter, The Return, The Uppercut, Forcing
the Fight, Retreating, The Rally, Close Quarters, Chancery, The
Left-Hand Leadoff, Leff-Off Blows, Attacks, Defence, Preparing for and
Engaging in a Contest of Endurance, The Contest, The Duties of a
Second, Rules of the Amateur Boxing Association, Revised Queensbury
Rules, Contests for Endurance. The next 32 pages are by Major W.J.
Elliott and consist of instruction in the art of fencing. $250
* Edwards, Billy 'Billy Edwards' Art of Boxing and Manual of Training.
Illustrated From Photographs' 1888 by Excelsior Publishing House. 111
pages. Prepatory Training, Breakfast Diet, Smoking, Swinging Clubs,
Dumb-bell
Exercise, Punching the Bag, The Flying Bag, The Correct Position,
Walking and Running, Diner Diet, The Ring and Ground, The Ring,
Advancing and Breaking Ground, Both on Guard, The Double Lead and Stop,
The Straight or Simple Counter, Guards, Countering, Right and Cross
Counter, Body Blows, Upper Cuts, etc. etc. VG (2) $100 ea.
* Edwards, William 'Art of Boxing and Science of Self
Defence, Together
with a Manual of Training' Fully illustrated. 1888 111 pages.
Prepatory Training, Breakfast Diet, Smoking, Swinging Clubs, Dumb-bell
Exercise, Punching the Bag, The Flying Bag, The Correct Position,
Walking and Running, Diner Diet, The Ring and Ground, The Ring,
Advancing and Breaking Ground, Both on Guard, The Double Lead and Stop,
The Straight or Simple Counter, Guards, Countering, Right and Cross
Counter, Body Blows, Upper Cuts, etc. etc. Good condition $100. Another
with loose covers and slight staining on covers that is very good
internally. $75. Another that is missing most of the paper along the length of the spine but otherwise good $20
* Edwards,William 'Art of Boxing and Science of Self Defence, Together
with a Manual of Training' Fully illustrated. c1890 111 pages.
Prepatory Training, Breakfast Diet, Smoking, Swinging Clubs, Dumb-bell
Exercise, Punching the Bag, The Flying Bag, The Correct Position,
Walking and Running, Diner Diet, The Ring and Ground, The Ring,
Advancing and Breaking Ground, Both on Guard, The Double Lead and Stop,
The Straight or Simple Counter, Guards, Countering, Right and Cross
Counter, Body Blows, Upper Cuts, etc. etc. Good + $75
* Edwards, William 'Art of Boxing and Science of Self Defence' 1888.
111 pages. Prepatory Training, Breakfast Diet, Smoking, Swinging Clubs,
Dumb-bell
Exercise, Punching the Bag, The Flying Bag, The Correct Position,
Walking and Running, Dinner Diet, The Ring and Ground, The Ring,
Advancing and Breaking Ground, Both on Guard, The Double Lead and Stop,
The Straight or Simple Counter, Guards, Countering, Right and Cross
Counter, Body Blows, Upper Cuts, etc. etc. Missing small piece of upper
right hand corner of front cover and 1/2" loss to bottom of spine, else
good + condition. $75
* Edwards, William 'Art of Boxing and Science of Self Defence' 1888.
111 pages. Prepatory Training, Breakfast Diet, Smoking, Swinging Clubs,
Dumb-bell Exercise, Punching the Bag, The Flying Bag, The Correct
Postition, Walking and Running, Dinner Diet, The Ring and Ground, The
Ring, Advancing and Breaking Ground, Both on Guard, The Double Lead and
Stop, The Straight Left or Simple Counter, Guards, Countering, Right
and Cross Counter, Body Blows, Upper Cuts, etc., etc. VG- $100, another
VG $100
* Elias, Gillian 'Bendigo. The Pride of Nottingham.' 1992. 19-pages. Scarce. Good + $40.
* Elmer, Professor Wm. 'Boxing. Containing Accurate Half-Tone
Reproductions of Prof. Elmer and Partner, Showing All Important Blows
and Positions to Take by Any One Who Wishes to Become a Proficient
Boxer.' Published in 1902 by Spalding's Athletic Library. 215-pages
plus many more pages of ads. Profusely illustrated. A number of pages
have come loose from binding but book is complete. Some wear to spine
but very presentable covers. $35.
* Engelmann, Richard 'Economic and Social Aspects of Pugilism in Modern America' 1932 1st ed. 33-pages. Very scarce Good + $100
* Evansen, Bruce J. 'When Dempsey Fought Tunney. Heroes, Kokum, and
Storytelling in the Jazz Age' 1996 1st ed. 214-pages. INSCRIBED "To
Lyle, with much appreciation. Your name appears in the book nearly as
many times as Dempsey. Many, many thanks for the wonderful pictures.
Bruce Evansen 6/30/96." Good+
* Everlast Boxing Record 1925 Worn and loose covers 416 pages Good $30
* Everlast Boxing Record 1928 Covers worn and front cover has some clear tape along spine. Good + internally. $20
* Everlast Boxing Record 1929. Good condition with very tiny closed tear at botton of spine $30
* Everlast Boxing Record 1930. Very good internally, but cover shows
quite a bit of wear, especially to spine which is missing the top 1/4"
of paper at top of spine. $20
* Everlast Boxing Record 1931. Good condition with just a very tiny bit of paper loss to bottom of spine. $30
* Everlast Boxing Record 1932 Good. (2) $35 ea.
* Everlast Boxing Record 1933. Good $35
* Everlast Boxing Record 1934 VG $35
* Everlast Boxing Record 1935 VG $35, two morein Good condition $30 ea.
* Everlast Boxing Record 1936 Brown tape along spine, else good
condition. 128 pages. $30. Another with a small tear bottom
of spine, else good. $20. Another missing a small piece from front
cover approx. 1" x 1/2" else good condition $20. Another with a bit of
wear to upper left corner of front cover, else good + $30.
* Everlast Boxing Record 1937. 186 pages.
Original covers replaced with homemade light blue covers $25. Another with original covers by badly worn spine $25
* Everlast Boxing Record 1938. 186-pages. Tape on the spine and former
owner bookstamp on front cover. Cover shows heavy wear. Internally very
good $20
* Ewart, R. 'Heavyweight Champions of Britain' 1963 1st ed. 48 pages. Good + $30
* Ezra, Michael 'Muhammad Ali. The Making of an Icon' 2009 - 233 pages.
VG $15
F
* Fair, James 'Give Him To The Angels. The Story of Harry Greb' 1997 reprint. 158-pages. VG+ condition (4) $25 ea.
* Famechon,Johnny 'Fammo' 1971 - 212 pages VG $10.
* Farr,Finis 'Black Champion' (Jack Johnson) 1969 VG $2.50 ea. (4
copies)
* Farrar,Arthur 'How to Fight' 1943. 95 pages. Covers every phase of
fighting, the fist, stance, fighting position,feinting, long-range
sparring, infighting, all blows and punches, defense and counters,
inside ring dope. VG (4) $30 ea.
* Fenech,Jeff 'Jeff Fenech, I Love Youse All' 1993. INSCRIBED
Australian boxing historian/author Ray Mitcehell "To Ray,thanks for all
your support! Your mate forever! Jeff Fenech. P.S. God Bless" VG $30
* Fenech, Jeff 'Jeff Fenech, I Love Youse All' 1993. INSCRIBED "To Jim, Good luck, Jeff Fenech" VG $30
* Ferry, Francis 'The Life Story of Les Darcy. Late Middleweight Champion of the World' 1936 Revised Ed. Good + (2) $150 ea/
* Fewtrell, Thomas, PHOTOCOPY of rare 1790 boxing book 'Boxing
Reviewed; or, the Science of Manual Defence, Displayed on Rational
Principles. Comprehending a Complete Description of the Principal
Pugilists, from the Period of Broughton's Time, to the Present Day'
Fewtrell. Bound with Accubind fabric binding along the length of the
top edge of these 8" x 11" sheets of paper.88 pages $45
* Fields,Armond 'James J. Corbett, A Biography of the Heavyweight
Champion and Popular Theater Headliner' 254 pages. Near fine condition
$55 ea.
* Fields, Armond ‘James J. Corbett, A Biography of the
Heavyweight Champion and Popular Theater Headliner’ 2001 1st ed.
Softcover. Library discard in excellent condition 254 pages. $45
* a Fistic Expert 'Scientific Boxing. Diet; Fight Training, Scientific
Boxing, K.O. Punching, Illustrated With Slow Motion Movie Strips. 1941
63 pages VG (2) $40 ea.
* Fight Fax 'The Boxing Record Book 2001' 732 pages. Good $20
* Fight Fax 'The Boxing Record Book 2002' 694 pages. Good $20
* Fight Fax 'The Boxing Record Book 2003' 681 pages. VG $20
* Fitch, Jerry 'Cleveland's Greatest Fighters of All Time' 2001. Good
condition (2) $30 ea. (One with author's book stamp). Another VG $3g
* Fleischer, Nat 'Terrible Terry the Brooklyn Terror. Life and
Battles of Terry McGovern' 1943 1st ed. 64-pages. VG $50.
Another in Good condition and very clean internally $35
* Fleischer, Nat 'Nat Fleischer's Universal Boxing Course. Lessons
number one thru nine - the complete course. Nine individual booklets.
Lesson one is first and second weeks and is comprised of 32, pages,
lesson two is weeks three and four and comprised of 16 pages, lesson
three is weeks five and six and comprised of 8 pages, lesson four is
weeks seven and eight and comprised of 12 pages, lesson five is weeks
nine and ten and comprised of 12-pages, lesson six is weeks eleven and
twelve and comprised of 8 pages, lesson seven is weeks thirteen and
fourteen and comprised of 12 pages, lesson eight is weeks fifteen and
sixteen and comprised of 12 pages, and lesson nine is comprised of
weeks seventeen and eighteen and comprised of 12 pages. Each booklet is
in very good condition. Complete set. Scarce. In VG condition in the original mailing envelope of The
Ring Book Shop, Madison Square Garden, New York City. $225.
* Fleischer, Nat 'Nat Fleischer's Universal Boxing Course. Fifth and Sixth Weeks. Lesson No. 3' 8-pages. VG $15
* Flesicher, Nat 'Max Baer. The Glamour Boy of The Ring' 1941 ed.
44-pages. VG+ condition. Includes the original The Ring Book Shop
mailing envelope from Madison Square Garden in VG condition with the
original The Roing Book Ship invoice inside. $75.
* Fleischer, Nat 'Max Baer, The Glamour Boy of The Ring' 1941 1st
ed. 44 pages. VG condition $50.
* Fleischer, Nat 'Max Baer, The Glamour Boy of the Ring' 1942 2nd ed.
44 pages. VG (4) $35 ea.
* Fleischer, Nat 'Max Baer, The Glamour Boy of the Ring' 1942 3rd ed.
44 pages. (4) VG $30 ea.
* Fleisher, Nat 'Max Baer, The Glamour Boy of the Ring' 1970 4th ed.
64-pages. Former owners stamp & signature inside front cover. VG
(2) $30 ea. Another in Good condition with sunned spine $20. Another in good condition $25
* Fleischer,Nat 'How to Box' 1962 Tenth revised ed. 111 pages. Includes
Jack Dempsey's advice, the value of boxing, how to begin correctly,
proper stance, how to make a fist, hints in sparring, advice to
beginners, how to land punches, left jab, straight left to body,
straight right to jaw, right hook to body & jaw, left hook to jaw
and body, uppercuts, infighting, defense, slipping punches, parries,
feinting, side stepping, footwork, clinching, countering, a lesson by
Benny Leonard, beginners daily workout, shadow boxing, things to
observe. Good $20. Another eighth revised
edition 1949 Good + condition 111-pages. $25. Another Fifth Revised
Edition 1942 112-pages in Good condition $25, Another 3rd edition 1939 VG 35.
* Fleischer, Nat 'Training for Boxers' Mid-1930s 8th
edition. Includes: The
Human Condition and Exercise, Physical Requirements, Keeping in
Condition,
Training and its Meaning, Breakfast Time, After Breakfast Exercises,
Prepatory Training, Keeping in Condition, On Weight Training, Training
and Staleness, Program for Conditioning, Gym Workout, Shadow Boxing,
How to Care for Injuries, Evil of Improper Training, Good Training and
Health, On Trainers and Training, Your Body and How to Care for It,
Muscle Tensing, Bag Punching, How to Second a Boxer, How to Gain
Weight, The Day of the Fight. 106 pages. Good+ conditon. (2) $20 ea.
Another ninth revised edition 1937 in good + condition $20.
Another Tenth Edition Revised 108-pages Good + $25. Another Ninth
Edition Revised 106-pages. Missing rear cover. $10. Another eighth edition 1932 VG $30.
* Fleischer, Nat 'How to Second and How to Manage a Boxer' 1943 2nd
revised ed. 71 pages. Good $30.
* Fleischer, Nat 'How to Second and How to Manage a Boxer' 1951 revised edition. 71-pages. Good $25
* Fleischer,Nat and Andre,Sam 'A Pictorial History of Boxing' New
Revised and Updated Edition. 1993 416 pages VG $10
* Fleischer,Nat and Andre,Sam 'A Pictorial History of Boxing' New
Revised and Updated Edition. 1991 399 pages VG $10
* Fleischer,Nat 'John L. Sullivan' 1956 144 pages VG $20
* Fleischer, Nat 'Gentleman Jim, The Story of James J. Corbett' 1942 1st ed. Thin tape on spine and missing back cover,
else good condition. 128-pages $35
* Fleischer, Nat "Gentleman Jim, The Story of James J. Corbett' 1942 1st ed. Loose front hinge, else very good. 128-pages $35
* Fleischer, Nat 'Gentleman Jim, The Story of James J. Corbett' 1942
1st ed. Protective tape along top and bottom of
covers, else very good condition. 128-pages. $50. Another with former
owner stamp inside front cover and closed 1/2" split along top of front
cover near spine, else VG $50
* Fleischer, Nat 'Gentleman Jim, The Story of James J. Corbett' 1942
1st ed. Name of former owner in ink at top of title page, else VG
condition. 128-pages $60. Another with former owners book stamps & signatures on inside cover page, else VG $60
* Fleischer, Nat 'Gentleman Jim, The Story of James J. Corbett' 1942 1st ed. Very clean. VG + condition. 128-pages. (2) $75 ea.
* Fleischer, Nat 'Gentleman Jim, The Story of James J. Corbett' 1942
1st ed. A couple of very slight creases on front cover, else VG
condition. $45
* Fleischer,Nat 'Jack McAuliffe, The Napoleon of the Prize Ring' 1944
1st ed. VG (11) $35 ea. five more in Good condition $30 ea.
* Fleischer,Nat 'The Boston Strong Boy, The Story of John L. Sullivan,
Champion of Champions' 1941 1st ed. 64 pages. This publication was
limited to 900 copies. INSCRIBED by Nat Fleischer to his son-in-law Nat
Loubet as follows: "Hello son, Here is a job you can't find any 'grave'
errors, as the Editor's @ ____ and________ was a __________
and__________(and a couple more words I can't make out) Dad"
Good+ condition $200
* Fleischer, Nat 'The Boston Strong Boy, The Story of John L. Sullivan,
Champion of Champions' 1941 1st ed. 64-pages. This publication was
limited to 900 copies. INSCRIBED "To C.O. Bryan, Sincerely Nat
Fleischer." VG $100
* Fleischer,Nat 'The Boston Strong Boy, The Story of John L. Sullivan,
Champion of Champions' 1941 1st ed. 64 pages. This publication was
limited to 900 copies. VG (3) $75 ea. Another good + with former owner
stamp inside front cover. $60. Yet another in good condition with a
very small amount of moisture staining on cover - very little $30
* Fleischer,Nat 'The Flaming Ben Hogan' 1941 1st ed. VG (4) $75 ea.
* Fleischer, Nat 'The Flaming Ben Hogan' 1941 1st ed. Minor moisture
staining to covers on spine and rear, else VG $60
*Fleischer,Nat 'Reckless Lady. The Life Story of Adah Isaacs
Menken' 1941 1st ed. VG $45. Another good condition $30
* Fleischer, Nat 'Young Griffo. The Will-O-The-Wisp of The Ring' 1928
1st ed. 96-pages. VG+ $100.
* Florio, John (and Shapiro, Ouisie) 'One Punch from the Promised Land'
Advance Reading Copy. September 2013 279-pages plus a number of pages
of photos thereafter. VG + $10
* Flower, Harry A. 'Boxing From Behind the Scenes' 14-pages. Scarce
1938 1st edition. Cover is partially serpated at spine, else good
condition. $40.
* Foley, Tom 'The Old Timer. Sporting Records Compendium' 300 pages
plus index. c1930. "The contents include: Recollections of the Old Days
- Fighters' "Stage" Names - Refereeing - Boxing - How to Box -
Pugilistic Records - Boxers' Records (to 1907). Many instructional
photographs and pictures of famous boxers. Good condition (4) $40 ea.
* Fore Publications 'Boxing Stars. Past-Present-Future' 1949 1st ed. Good + (2) $30 ea.
* Fotonovel Publications 'The Champ' starring Jon Voigt and Faye
Dunaway, MGM movie. Book published in 1979 and is all pictures related
to this fight movie. VG $10
* Fox, Richard K. 'Life and Battles of John L. Sullivan. Ex Champion
Pugilist of The World. His Life and Battles in The Prize Ring'
Illustrated. 1891 Revised and Enlarged edition. 102-pages plus 4-pages
of boxing book ads. Wear to spine, else good. Nice front and rear
covers, very clean internally. Rare $1,000.
* Fox, Richard K. 'Police Gazette Sporting Annual 1900' Missing about
1/8" of paper on top and bottom of spine, else good condition. James J.
Jeffries drawing on front cover. $150
* Fox, Richard K. 'Police Gazette Sporting Annual 1903' Homemade covers but rest of booklet in good + condition $25
* Fox, Richard K. 'Police Gazette Sporting Annual 1904' Missing covers, else good + condition. 154 pages. $25
* Fox, Richard K. 'Polize Gazette Sporting Annual 1906.' Missing rear
cover, else good with front cover and spine showing wear. 171-pages
plus ads. $45
* Fox, Richard K. 'Police Gazette Sporting Annual 1917' Missing a 1/4"
piece of the spine cover, else good condition. Jess Willard on cover.
$30
* Fox, Richard K. 'Police Gazette Sporting Annual 1918' Front cover is
worn and creased, missing some paper along spine and back cover is
missing. Internally very good. 233 pages. $30. Another with Benny Leonard on the cover in Good condition $40
* Fox, Richard K. 'Police Gazette Sporting Annual 1930' Max Schmeling cover. Good + condition $30
* Fox, Richard K. 'Life and Battles of James J. Corbett, Champion
Pugilist of the Wordl' 1892 softcover. 67 pages. Missing original
covers and last two pages are loose. Needs to be rebound. $100
* Fox, Richard K. 'John C. Heenan of Troy, N.Y., Champion Pugilist of
America. His Life and Battles with Potraits and Illustrations' 1881 1st
edition. Missing original covers. First two pages and last two pages
(of ads) are loose and chipping around the edges. The first two pages
of text are also missing pieces in the lower right hand corner of the
pages. Else good, though fragile. Very scarce. $125
* Fox, Richard K., ** PHOTOCOPY ** of rare 1889 book 'Prize Ring
Champions of England From 1719 to 1889'. Published by Richard K. Fox,
Franklin Square, New York. 65 pages. Bound with Accubind fabric binding
along the length of the top edge of these 8 1/2" x 11" pages. $50
* Fox, Richard K., ** PHOTOCOPY ** of rare 1882 book 'Life and Battles
of Joe Collins (Tug Wilson) Champion Pugilist of England with
Illustrations', published by Richard K. Fox Co., 183 William Street,
New York. 47 pages. Includes details of his historic fight with John L.
Sullivan. $50
* Fox, Richard K., ** PHOTOCOPY ** of rare 1889 book 'History of the
Great Battle Between John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain, for $20,000,
The Police Gazette Championship Belt, and Championship of the World'.
48 pages including many pencil drawing illustrations. $100
* Fox, Richard K. PHOTOCOPY of rare 1889 book 'Lives of Tom Hyer, Yankee
Sullivan, John Morrisey and J.C. Heenan'. 85 pages including numerous
pencil drawing illustrations. 8" x 11" paper bound with Accubind fabric
along the spine. Contents: Tom Hyer's Battle with Country McClosky, Tom
Hyer's Battle with Yankee Sullivan, Battle Between John Morrissey and
Geo. Thompson, Hyer's Fight with Baker and Turner, Sketch of Yankee
Sullivan's Life, Sketch of John Morrisey's Life and his Political
Career, Sketch of John C. Heenan's Life, Sketch of Tom King's Life. $70
* Fox,Richard K. PHOTOCOPY of rare 1890 boxing book 'Lives and Battles
of Famous Black Pugilists' by Richard K. Fox. 57 pages with
illustrations. Bound with Accubind fabric binding along the length of
the top edge of these 8" x 11" sheets of paper. Contents as follows:
The Advantage of Science, Thomas Molineaux and His Battles 1810 to 1815
- His Battle with the Bristol Man, Molineaux Battle with Tom Cribb,
Molineaux Defeats Rimmer, Molineaux's Second Battle With Tom Cribb,
Molineaux's Great Battle with Jack Carter, The Molineaux and Fuller
Mill, The Molineaux-Cooper Fight, Bill Richmond "The Black Terror", Jem
Wharton, "Molineaux, the Morocco Prince", Bob Smith "The Liverpool
Darkey", Bob Travers "The Black", Harry Woodson "The Black Diamond",
George Godfrey the Champion Colored Heavyweight of America, Other
Colored Pugilists, Peter Jackson, George Dixon, Dixon's Battle with
Nunc Wallace $75
* Fox, Richard K. 'Life and Battles of James J. Corbett, Champion
Pugilist of the World' 1892 1st ed. 48-pages. Missing original covers,
else good condition. $60
* Fox, Richard K. 'Police Gazette Sporting Annual 1911' Worn covers
with some tears along top/bottom of spine and chipped front cover, else
good interior. Straight clean book. 208 pages $30
* Fox, Richard K. 'Police Gazette Sporting Annual 1912' missing covers,
else good $30
* Fox, Richard K. 'Police Gazette Sporting Annual 1914' Good
$40
* Fox ,Richard K. 'Police Gazette Sporting Annual 1930' VG $35
* Fox, Richard K. ‘Police Gazette Sporting Annual 1930 $30 (Hold for Michael)
& Franks, Jules 'Bag Punching. Spalding's Athletic Library' 1895
1st ed. 29-pages, pencil drawing illustrations, plus another 18 pages
of boxing and other sporting advertisements. Good + $60
* Frazier, Joe, with Dettloff, William 'Box Like the Pros. One of
boxing's greatest fighters presents a complete training course - from
getting in shape to landing the perfect knockout blow' 2005 16-pages.
SIGNED by Frazier on title page. Includes a certificate of authenticity
from DD Musk Collectibles. VG+ $50.
* Frederick, Oswald 'Fight Quiz' 20-pages. 1946 1st ed. Good + $25
* Fradella, Sal 'Jack Johnson of the Series They Didn't Know it
Couldn't be Done' 1990, 116 pages. VG (2) $15 ea. (one with former owners stamp & signature on title page)
G
*
* Gallagher & Burton 'Boxing Fan's Almanac' Edited by John
McCallum. 32 pages. History of Boxing, Current World champions, Award
Winners. How to Score Fights, Rules of the Rings, Weight Classes,
Famous Battle of The Long Count, Boxing's Million Dollar Gates, etc.
Good+ condition $25
* Garber,Greg 'Boxing Legends' 1994 Profusely illustrated, 128 pages
10" x 10" VG (2) $15 ea.
* Garrett,Leslie 'The Story of Muhammad Ali' 2002 1st American version.
VG (2) $15 ea.
* Gee, Tony 'John L. Sullivan. Cradle to Grave' 1998 1st ed. 44-pages.
Scarce. Like-new condition (4) $30 each. Another that is SIGNED by the
author $40
* Gerson, Richard 'Joe Louis. The Man vs. the Fighter' 1941. 4" x 5 1/2" 14-pages. Scarce VG $50
* Geyer, Max A. 'Denver Jack Geyer, The Boxer. His Multi-Faceted Life'
2015 1st ed. SIGNED by author on the title page. 8 1/2" x 11" 69-pages.
VG+ (5) $30 ea.
* Giambra,Joey 'The Uncrownded Champion' 1979 1st ed. Giambra
autograph VG (2) $15 ea.
* Giambra,Joey 'The Uncrowned Champion' 1979 2nd ed. 259 pages.
Autographed by Giambra.VG (4) & 1 good - $15 ea.
* Gildea, Bill 'The Longest Fight. In the Ring with Joe Gans. Boxing's
First African-American Champion' 2012 uncorrected proof. 227-pages. VG
$10
* Glen,Jim and Macfarlane,Ian.'Gilroy Was Here! The Life & Career
of Scottish Boxing Legend Bert Gilroy' 2004 1st ed. 236 pages. Bert
Gilroy was the Scottish Middleweight Champion from 1938-46, Scottish
Light-Heavyweight Champion from 1945-50, and the No. 1 contender in the
U.K. from 1939-48. "Bert Gilroy was the unluckiest champion that ever
was. He was affected by the war more than any boxer I knew..." Eugene
Henderson, Internation and Britain's leading boxing referee. Mint
condition, multiple copies. $9 each.
* Globe Sports Equipment 'How to Box' Very scarce c1940 little foldout
booklet of 8-pages. Contents: How to make a fist, postiion, footwork,
left jab, straight left to the body, left hook to the jaw, left hook to
thye body, straight right to the jaw, straight right to body, right
hook to jaw, right hook to body, left body uppercut, left chin
uppercut, right body uppercut, right jaw uppercut, clinching, blocking,
ducking, feinting, stepping back, the back-sway, slipping, rolling,
side-stepping, weights and classes in boxing, basic boxing rules.
Corners have pages have been rouded off for some reason but it doesn't
affect any text. Else, Good + condition. Scarce $35
* Godfrey, Capt. John 'A Treatise Upon the Useful Science of Defence'
1997 reprint of the eariest boxing book known to be published in 1747.
67 pages. VG+ $30
* Golding,Louis 'Boxing Tales, a Colection of Thrilling Stories of the
Ring' 1947 1st (3) VG $45 ea. Another in Good condition $30
* Golesworthy, Maurice 'The Encyclopedia of Boxing' 1960 softcover
proof with dust jacket. Good + condition $10
* Gonzalez, Rudy 'The Inner Ring. The Set-up of Mike Tyson & The
Uncrowning of Don King' 1995 1st ed. 260 pages and many more pages of
photographs. Written by Mike Tyson's personal chauffer, personal aide
and body guard. (2) VG $15 ea. Another INSCRIED twice by the author. VG $35
* Gordon, D.V. 'Boxing for Schoolboys'1946 1st ed. 39 pages. (Saved for personal collection)
* Gorn,Elliott 'The Manly Art, Bare Knuckle Prize Fighting in
America'
1989 316 pages VG (2) $10 ea.
* Government of the District of Columbia Boxing Commision 'Laws, Rules and Regulations' June 1, 1949 35-pages. VG+ $10
* Grace,Kevin and Grace, Joshua, 'Cincinnati Boxing' 2006 1st ed. 127
pages. Profusely illustrated. VG (3) $20 ea.
* Graham, Bruce 'The Parrsbooro Boxing Club' 2000 1st ed. boxing novel. 208-pages. VG+ $10
* Grant Hughes Ltd. 'British Boxing Stars' 1948 1st ed. 14-pages. of British boxing stars. Good + $30
* Graphic Publications 'How to Score a Fight' 1955. Little 36 page
booklet VG+ $30
* Grasso,John 'Olympic Games Boxing Record Book' published by the
International Boxing Research Organization. 1984. Flex cover booklet
comprised of 324 pages. First book published by IBRO. VG $30
* Graziano,Rocky 'Somebody Down Here Likes Me Too' 1981 260 pages $5
* Graziano,Rocky 'The Rocky Road to Physical Fitness' 1968 1st ed.
Good
plus (2) $35 ea.
* Graziano,Rocky 'The Rocky Road to Physical Fitness' 1968 2nd printing
Good $30
* Graziano,Rocky 'Rocky's Boxing Book. Teaching the Manly Art of Self
Defense' 1979. 85 pages. VG $25
* Graziano, Rocky 'Rocky's Boxing Book. Teaching the Manly Art of Self
Defense' 1979, 85 pages. Good+ . SIGNED by Graziano on title page $75
* Graziano, Rocky 'Rocky's Boxing Book. Teaching the Manly Art of Self
Defense' 1979, 85 pages. Inscribed by Ron Casella. VG $30
* Grimault, Dominique 'A Hymn to Love. Piaf and Cerdan' 1984,
236-pages. The story of world middleweight champion Marcel Cerdan and
his love affair with his mistress French singer Edith Piaf. VG $5
* Gutteridge,Reg 'For Whom The Bell Tolls: Mike Tyson' 1987 VG $10.
* Hague, Jim 'Braddock. The Rise of the Cinderella Man' 2005 1st ed. 168 pages. $10
* Halley, Will 'The Freckled Wonder' Short 8 1/2" x 11" spiral bound
tribute booklet to Bob Fitzsimmons. Color photograph of a statue of
Fitzimmons on the cover. A list of his amateur and professional fights
is included. Signed by Halley on the bottom of the introduction. VG+
$40
* Hallum,Red 'Boxing' 1973 1st ed. 32 pages. VG $20
* Harding, W.E. - PHOTOCOPY of 'History of the Prize Ring, With Lives
of Paddy Ryan and John L. Sullivan. Giving Illustrations and Portraits
of all the Champions and Their Fights' New York City, published by R.K.
Fox, 1882, 52 pages. $50
* Harding, W.E. 'The Champions of the American Prize Ring. A Complete
Sketch of the Heavyweight Champions of America With Their Battles and
Portraits, Executives Expresslyey for This Book. 1993 reprint of an
1881 publication. 72-pages. VG $30
* Hare,Jack 'The Knockout Blow and How to Avoid It' 2nd & enlarged
edition. c1933 revised,larger edition of the 1930 book by boxer Jack
Hare. 1933. More photos and more text than in the earlier 1930 edition.
178 pages. Illustrated hard cover. Well worn covers.
Only in good minus condition. Covers
that are a bit worn missing a chip in the lower right-hand corner but
otherwise good condition. INSCRIBED by author $100.
* Harris, Gareth 'Jimmy Wilde. World Flyweight Champion Boxer. The Tylorstown Legend' 2006 1st ed. 288-pages. VG condition. $40
* Hartley, R.A. 'More Boxing Books. A Supplement to the History &
Bibliography of Boxing Books' 1995 65-pages. Like-new condition (2) $40
ea.
* Haskins,James 'Sugar Ray Leonard' 1989 VG $10
* Hatheway, Tom '1989 West Coast Boxing Record Book' VG $30
* Hatmaker, Mark 'Boxing Like the Champs. Lessons From Boxing's Greatest Fighters' 2016 1st ed. 152-pages. VG $15
* Hauser,Thomas 'Muhammad Ali & Co. Inside the World of
Professional Boxing' 1998 VG (2) $10 ea.
* Hay, Jack 'A Pair of Jacks. Jack Dempsey & Son. An Accused
Heritage' 1982 1st ed. 182-pages plus another 54-pages of photographs.
INSCRIBED "April 14, 1985. To Bert R. Sugar (a new-found writer pal).
My father's career might be the toughest act in history to follow.
Thisis thestory (Hollywood likes it; hope you do to.) Contact me
anytime Jack Hay, author" VG condition. $150. Another INSCRIBED by author in VG conditon $40
* Hazzard, Larry, Sr. 'The Ringleader. A Boxing Referee's Guide to Greatness' 2005 1st ed. 116-pages. VG+ $30
* Health & Strength ** PHOTOCOPY ** of rare 1909 book 'The Life
& Battles of Charlie Mitchell, Illustrated, Ex-Heavyweight Champion
of England & One of the Cleverest Boxers on Record. 1909 30 pages.
Bound with Accubind fabric binding along the length of the top edge of
these 8 1/2" x 11" pages. $35
* Healy,Thomas 'A Hurting Business' 1996 214 pages VG $10
* Health & Strength 'Life and Fights of James J. Jeffries; 1909 1st
ed. Missing covers and first four pages and
end of book. Only includes pages 5 through 28. Includes coverage of his
first fight with Fitzsimmons,Corbett’s opinion of him, his match
with Sharkey, first fight with Corbett. $30
(JLyons interested in this if I can locate).
* Health & Strength 'Robert Fitzsimmons' 1909 1st ed.
Incomplete, only has pages 5-28. Pages 5/6 is loose, otherwise good.
$15/
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* Ifaturoti, Damola 'Dick Tiger. The Life & Times of Africa's Most
Accomplished World Boxing Champion' 2002 1st printing. Dedication and
Acknowledgement pages have come loose, else VG $15
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* Jarrett, John 'Byker to Broadway. The Fighting Life and Times of
Seaman Tommy Watson' 1997 - 311 pages. VG $25
* Jarrett, John 'Hall of Fame.' Story of the New St. James Hall in
Newcastle upon Tyne and the part it played in North East boxing from
its opening in May 1930 to its last promotion in May 1967. It gained a
reputation as The Graveyard of Champions, as, one after another,
champions of the world, of Britian, the Empire, and Europe, men such as
Teddy Baldock, Johnny Cuthbert, Jackie Brown, Young Perez, Tommy Farr
and many others, came, saw, and were conquered by local stars.
INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR ON TITLE PAGE. 1999 1st ed. 289 pages plus index.
VG+ $20
* James, Harry 'A Professional Puglist' 1894 1st edition. 86-pages.
Some of the paper on the spine is gone and although the book is
all there the sections are loose. Presentable front and rear covers and
very clean internally. Fair condition only but a rare early boxing
novel.. $50
* James, Roy 'Left Hooks and Right Crosses. Stories of Vic Patrick and Other Famous Boxers' 1944 1st ed. 64-pages. Good $35
* Jeffries,James J. 'My Life and Battles' 1910 1st ed. large format
softcover 65 pages. Good + conditon laid inside dark cloth binding of
same size with "MY LIFE BATTLES" in gold lettering on front cover.
$500.
* Jeffries, James J. PHOTOCOPY of rare 1910 book 'My Life and Battles'
published prior to his match with Jack Johnson. 8" x 11" paper
bound with Accubind fabric along the spine. 64 pages including 15 pages
of photographs. Chapters as follows: Some Fighting the Jeffries Family
Did Before My time, I Make a Good Start, My First Deer, In Which I
Nearly Get Shot, An Adventure at Punta Oil Wells, I Happen to Become a
Professional Fighter, Back In the Fighting Game, In Which I have the
Chance of My Lifetime and Sieze It, I Meet Jim Corbett, My Life in
Corbett's Camp, The Eve of the Great Fight, I Fight Van Buskirk and
Baker, How I Fought the Akron Giant, I Get the Hardest Punch I Ever
Felt, I Knock Out the Famous Peter Jackson, Sharkey Gives Me a Good
Fight, My First Trip East And a Disappointment, How Fitzsimmons Was
Tricked Into Fighting Me, Training for the Championship Battle, Ready
For the Fight, Telling For The First Time What Happened in the Dressing
Room Before the Fight, I Become Champion of the World, Just After the
Battle, My Adventures Abroad, Tom Sharkey Gives Me a Tough Twenty Five
Rounds, I Meet the Greatest Boxer of Them All, I Fight Griffin and
Kennedy, I Stop Ruhlin in Five Rounds, A Wild Hunting Trip Down the
Colorado, I See Life Among the Savages, Chief Frank and I Get Some
Great Hunting, Fitzsimmons Gets His Second Chance, After the Fight And
One of Jack's Adventures in the Desert, The Munroe Affair in Butte, My
Training at Harbin Springs, My Second Fight with Jim Corbett, I Fight
Munroe and Retire, How I Lived While Out of the Ring, The Johnson
Match. $75
* Jenkinson, Jim & Shaw, Gary 'The Mersey Fighters. The lives and
times of Liverpool's boxing heroes' 2004 1st ed. 332-pages. SIGNED by
both authors. Good + $30
* Johnson, Arthur "Flash" 'Trials to Triumph. The Untold Story' 2011 1st printing. 137-pages. VG $15
* Johnson, Jack 'Jack Johnson - In the Ring and Out' 1992 reprint of
his 1927 autobiography. Published by Citadel Press Book in 1992.
259-pages. VG $10
* Johnson Smith and Co. 'Complete Guide to Boxing. The Art of Sparring and Boxing, The Noble
Art of Self Defense Without a Teacher' 1935, 32 pages VG (6) $40 ea.
Another with worn covers and binding is starting to separate (3) $30
* Johnson Smith and Co. 'Complete Guide to Boxing. The Art of Sparring
and Boxing, The Noble Art of Self Defense Without a Teacher' Worn spine
with some tearing, front hingle loose, internally good + 32 pages plus
many more pages of ads. Good - $30
* Johnston,Alexander 'Ten and Out' 1943 ed. for the armed services.
Good $15
* Johnston,J.J. and Curtin,Sean) 'Chicago Boxing' 2005 1st ed. 128
pages. Signed by author. Fine $30
* Johnston, J.J. & Curtin, Sean 'Chicago Boxing' 2005 1st ed.
128 pages. Inscribed "To Ralph Bowman. Enjoy my Chicago Buddys, Your
pal, J.J. Johnston" VG $30
* Johnston, J.J. & Curtin, Sean 'Chicago Boxing' 2005 1st ed.
128-pages. Inscribed "To Mort, I hope you enjoy, J.J. Johnston" VG+ $30
* Jones, Jimmy 'King of the Canebrakes' (Young Stribling story) 1969 1st
paperback ed. 127-pages. VG (2) $20 ea.
* Jones, Jimmy 'King of the Canebrakes' (Young Stribling story)
1969 1st ed. 127-pages. VG. INSCRIBED by author: "Dear John,
Thought you'd like to see the paperback edition, too. It just came out
a few days ago. Cordially, Jimmy Jones, author and your friend. P.S..
This will be released to dealers around Easter 1970. You may keep this.
J.J." $40
* Jones, Wynford 'The Stable of Eddie Thomas. Class of the 60's' 2005
1st ed. 134 pages. $30 (Alister Ottesen interested in this one as of May 2012 when I can find it again)
* Joseph, Daniel P. 'Dandy. A Jewish Boxer's Journey from Russian
Immigrant to Boxing Champion.' 2011 1st ed. 137-pages. "Follow
the journey of Moishe Josofsky, an immigrant Russian Jew. Overcoming
great odds, Moishe and his family escape czarist Russia in 1911 to find
sanctuary and freedom in America. Moishe enters the boxing arena as
"Dandy Dillon" and, at the age of 17 becomes a champion." VG $20
* Jowett, George F. 'How to Knock 'em Cold' 1943 1st ed. 30-pages. VG $45.
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* Kaletsky, Rick 'Ali and Me: Through the Ropes' 1982, 88-pages.
INSCRIBED: "To J.K. -- from one "fed" to another, I hope that my book
becomes an important, worthy addition to your collection. Keep punchin'
Rick Kaletsky." VG $20
* Karl, Don 'Fight Game Stud' 1963 1st ed. 160-pages. Fiction. "Jerry
Martin was trapped. The gangs were after him - there was no place he
could hide. Even Lucille, his ever-demanding, never-satisfied fiancee
could not help him. If anything, she was leading him into the very trap
that would eventually kill him. Hunted on all sides, drummed from his
job, black-balled on every newspaper in teh country - he was nothing
but NYMPHO BAIT." VG $35.
* Kennedy, Paul 'Billy Conn. The Pittsburgh Kid.' 2007. 224-pages. VG $10
* Kent, Graeme 'A Welshman in the Bronx. Tommy Farr vs. Joe Louis' 2009 205-pages. VG $15
* Kessler Whiskey 'Boxing Fans Almanac'. History of Boxing, Boxing
Rules, Rating the Champions, boxing on TV, Complete Ring Statistics,
Famous Fights, Biographical Sketches of Champions. 32 pages. 1954 VG (2) $30 ea. Another Good condition $20
* Kimball, George (and Schulian, John) 'The Fighter Still Remains. A
Celebratino of Boxing in Poetry and Song from Ali to Zevon' 2010 VG +
87-pages. $10
* King,David 'I Am King, a Photographic Biography of Muhammad Ali'
large format 8 1/2" x 11 1/2" 1975 VG (12) $15 ea. Another in good
condition SIGNED by a number of parties on inside of front cover at an
event in the Wembly Conference Centre on May 15, 1979. The names I am
able to make out include Al Clay a 160 lbs. Illinois champion, Reg
Gutteridge. I can't identify any of the other 7 signatures. The
inside of the rear cover includes a number of other SIGNATURES from an
event at the Royal Albert Hall on May 29, 1979. Signatures I can make
out include Charlie May, ______ Finnegan, Maurice Hope, & Freddie
Gonzalez. I can't make out the other eight signatures. $100
* Kimball, George & Schulian, John 'The Fighter Still Remains. A
Celebratpm pf Boxing in Poetry and Song from Ali to Zevon.' 2010 1st
edition. VG $20
* Kinney, Joe 'Young Rocky. A True Story of Attilio Rocky Castellani'
1985, 207 pages. VG condition $15
* Kirsch Publishing Co. 'The All Time Heavyweight Tournament &
Championship' 1967 24-pages. Little 2 3/4" x 5 3/4" booklet pairing the
likes of Dempsey, Corbett, Sullivan, Braddock, Louis, Willard,
Fitzsimmons, Sharkey, Baer, Johnson, Marciano, Tunney, Jeffries,
Walcott, Ali and Schmeling against one another. VG $30
* Knudson, R.R. 'Punch! Boxing for Beginners' 1983 1st printing. 94
pages, good condition $10
* Klaus, Frank 'The Art of In-Fighting' 62-pages. This is the revised
edition of an early 1900's book by Klaus. It is revised and brought up
to date by Jim Kenrick, a former 8 stone champion of England and
contender for the bantamweight title in 1910. Good condition with a
little bit of loss of paper on the spine. $50
* Klaus, Frank 'The Art of In-Fighting' 74-pages. Published by Athletic
Publications, Ltd. London. Appears to be the original edition. VG
condition, bright covers. Still in the mailing envelope from Wehman
Bros., 712 Broadway, New York. $75
* Kofoed, Jack 'The Baby-Face Terror. The Ring Story of Jimmy McLarnin'
Spiral bound 36-page story of the life and career of Jimmy McLarnin
that appeared in an old Fight Stories pulp magazine in the first half
of the 20th century. VG $25
*Kotite,Edward 'The Manly Art Course - Body Building and Sports
Conditioning' by Champions of the World. 1954 Contained in a large 12" x 14"
cardboard folder and 11" x 14" each are as follows: Sports Selector,How
to Defend Yourself by Champions of the World 11 pages, The Saga of
Boxing 10 pages, Your Planned Conditioning Program 4 pages,The Left Jab
Lesson No. 1 by Willie Pep 8 pages, The Right Cross Lesson No. 2 by Gus
Lesnevich 7 pages, The Left Hook Lesson #3 by Glen Flanagan, The
Uppercut Lesson #4 by Kid Gavilan 7 pages, Stategy and Combinations
Lesson # 5 by Billy Lauderdale and Jerry White. The individual items
are all in very good condition while the folder is worn. $150
* Kotite,Edward 'The Manly Art Course - Body Building and Sports
Conditioning' by Champions of the World. 1954 Contained in a large 12" x 14"
cardboard folder and 11" x 14" each are as follows: How to Defend
Yourself by Champions of the World 11 pages, The Saga of Boxing 10
pages, The Left Jab Lesson No. 1 by Willie Pep 7 pages, The Right Cross
Lesson No. 2 by Gus Lesnevich 7 pages, The Left Hook Lesson #3 by Glen
Flanagan, The Uppercut Lesson #4 by Kid Gavilan 7 pages, Stategy and
Combinations Lesson # 5 by Billy Lauderdale and Jerry White, Practice
Makes Perfect 7 pages, Rules of Boxing U.S.A. - Includes N.B.A.
Regulations and New York State Rules 7 pages, The Amateurs by Pete
Mello 5 pages. Also included: A Man's Creed Poster, letter from the
National Sports Council with fascimile signature of Joe Louis, Manly
Art of Self Defense Home Course Certificate, 16 page booklet titled
'Never Give Up', small 12 page booklet titled 'Sports and American
Youth', National Sports Council membership card, 4" diameter cloth
patch "Trained By World Champions. The National Sports Council", The
individual items are all in very good condition, as is the bright red
folder. $185.
*Kotite,Edward 'The Manly Art of Self Defense' by Champions of the
World. 1954. Contained in a large 12" x 14" cardboard folder and 11" x 14"
each are as follows: A one-page index.
How to Defend Yourself by Champions of the World 11 pages, The Saga of
Boxing 10 pages, The Left Jab Lesson No. 1 by Willie Pep 7 pages, The
Right Cross
Lesson No. 2 by Gus Lesnevich 7 pages, The Left Hook Lesson #3 by Glen
Flanagan, The Uppercut Lesson #4 by Kid Gavilan 7 pages, Stategy and
Combinations Lesson # 5 by Billy Lauderdale and Jerry White, Practice
Makes Perfect 7 pages, Rules of Boxing U.S.A. - Includes N.B.A.
Regulations and New York State Rules 7 pages, The Amateurs by Pete
Mello 5 pages. The individual items are all in very good condition and
are contained in a
somwhat worn folder with the title 'The Manly Art of Self Defense' on
the cover. $150.
* Kotite, Edward 'The Manly art of Self Defense' by Champions of the
World. 1954. Contained in a somewhat mottled and worn bluish-grey 12" x
14" cardboard folder and 11" x 14" each in size and in very good
condition are as follows: The Saga of Boxing - 10 pages, The Amateurs -
7 pages, Rules of Boxing - 7 pages, How to Defend Yourself - 11 pages,
Practice Makes Perfect - 7 pages, Lesson No. 1 The Left Jab by Willie
Pep - 7 pages, Lesson No. 2 - The Right Cross by Gus Lesnevich - 7
pages, Lesson No. 3 The Left Hook by Glen Flanagan - 7 pages, Lesson
No. 4 The Uppercut by Kid Gavilan - 7 pages, Lesson No. 5 Strategy and
Combinations by Billy Lauderdale and Jerry White - 11 pages. $125
* Kotite, Edward 'The Manly Art of Self Defense' by Champions of the
World. 1954. Contained in a good+ red 12" x 14" cardboard folder are as
follows all in VG+ condition: A 3 1/2" x 5" 10-page booklet titled 'Sports and American
Youth' with a membership card laid in reading Membership Card from
Champions of the World & a place to input the trainees name, an 8
1/2" x 11" Manly Art of Self Defence by Champions of The World
certificate to certify that the party has completed the training, a
bulletin from The National Sports Council, a guarantee concerning the
course, a 4-page advertisement concerning the course, a 10 3/4" x 14"
poster concerning The Code of Good Sportsmanship, another 10 3/4" x 14"
poster with a description of the contents of each chapter of the
course, and the following 11" x 14" booklets all in VG+ condition:
Practice Makes Perfect 6-pages, The Saga of Boxing 10-pages, Rules
of Boxing in U.S.A. 7-pages, How to Defend Yourself by Champions of the
World 11-pages, Lesson No. 1 - The Left Jab by Willie Pep 7-pages,
Lesson No. 2 - The Right Cross by Gus Lesnevich 7-pages, Lesson No. 3
-The Left Hook by Glen Flanagan 7-pages, Lesson No. 4 - The
Uppercut by Kid Gavilan 7-pages, Lesson No. 5 - Strategy and
Combinations by Billy Lauderdale and Jerry White 11-pages, and The
Amateurs 7-pages. $200
* Kram,Mark 'Ghosts of Manila. The Fateful Blood Feud Between Muhammad
Ali and Joe Frazier' Uncorrected proof. 2001 232 pages VG $10
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LaMotta,Jake 'Raging Bull' 1997 VG (1) $5 ea.
* LaMotta,Jake 'Raging Bull' 1979 Good (5) $5 ea.
* Lane, Jimmy 'Surviving the Hungry Years. Story of a West End
Champion' 2002 1st ed. 82 pages. Story of a West Virginia fighter from
the 1950s. VG $25
* La Salle Hat Co. 'The Champ Book of Great American Fighters' 1941.
Little 3 3/4" x 6" 19-page booklet. Includes Tom Hyer, John C. Heenan
vs. Tom Sayers, John L. Sullivan, John L. Sullivan vs. James J.
Corbett, James J. Corbett, Joe Gans vs. Battling Nelson. One interior
page loose, else VG+ condition (2) $45 ea.
* Lane, Jimmy 'Surviving the Hungry Years. Story of a West End
Champion.' 2002 1st edition. 82-pages. "Jimmy Lane grew up quietly in
the West End of Huntington, West Virginia. Boxing proved to be a way
out, and his journey through the ranks as a Golden Gloves champion and
professional fighter was marked by personal triumph and tragedy. With
his brothers - themselves boxers - by his side, Jimmy recounts the many
stories and lessons he learned along the way." VG $10
* Lang, Arne K. 'The Nelson - Wolgast Fight and the San Francisco
Boxing Scene, 1900-1914' 2012 1st ed. 189 pages. New condition. $30
* Langley, Tom 'The Tipton Slasher. His Life and Times' 1970 1st ed. 112-pages. VG $20.
* Lanton, Mark 'The Fight is Already Fixed. This 12 Round Fight We Call
Life.' 2009 1st ed. 137-pages. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR: "To Sgt.
Williams, I pray this book serves as a blessing to you. The Lord will
protect you, as Psalms 91 says (read it). I wrote this book during my
second tour in Iraq as a combat medic. I hope you enjoy the book, and
feel free to let me know wha tyou think. Youtube my name to see my TV
boxing matches. God bless, Mark Lanton." VG+ $25
* Lardner,Tex 'Ali' 1974 VG $5
* Lardner,Tex 'Ali' Revised and updated 1978 Good+ $5
* Lawless, Will 'Boxing. A Complete Instructional Course in the Art of Boxing' c1920 1st edition. 52-pages. VG $75
* Legge, Harry 'Penny a Punch' 1981 softcover. 204 pages. Slight slant
to spine and two pages of pictures are loose, else good condition. VG INSCRIBED by author: "To Vic, A great
sport & a time recorder. Cheers Harry Legge. Bornemouth '81." $35
* Leigh-Lye, Terry 'The Truth About Boxing' 1945 2nd edition, 32 pages.
Contents: Pitfalls of the Ring, Peerless Jim Driscoll, Black boy white
Man, Forgotten Men of Boxing, The Old General (Dave Crowley), The
Boxers Club, Fight to Fame (James Braddock), Who Wins?, Ballyhoo, All
in the Game, Death Between the Ropes, & Man Who Couldn't Win (Young
Griffo). VG $35
* Leigh-Lye,Terry 'A Century of Great Boxing Drama' 1971 144 pages VG (2)
$20 ea.
* Leigh-Lye, Terry 'Count of Ten' 1947 1st ed. 48-pages. Freddie
Mills, James J. Johnston, Jim Driscoll, Jimmy Wilde, Kid Berg, Dave
Crowley, Benny Lynch, Tommy Hyams, Eric Boon, Arthur Danahar. Good
+ $30.
* Leigh-Lyne, Terry 'Ringside. Inside Stories of Great Fights Which Have Thrilled the World' 1958. 160-pages. Good $25
* Leigh-Lye,Terry 'The Squared Circle. From Corbett to Ezzard Charles'
1951 96 pages VG (4) $40 ea. Three more in Good condition $30 ea.
* Leigh-Lye,Terry 'Personalities of Boxing, Intimate Pen Pictures of
the Great Names in the Boxing World' 1952 1st ed. 96 pages. VG (3) $30
ea., and three more in Good condition $25 each. Another with former
owners stamp & signature inside front cover, else VG $35.
* Leigh-Lye, Terry 'Fight Reporter' 1951. First hand acconts of many
important battles, for example: Henry Armstrong vs. Ernie Roderick,
Freddie Mills vs. Gus Lesnevich, Bruce Woocock vs. Gus Lesnevich, and
many others. 96 pages. Good+ condition (3) $30 ea.
* Lewis, Claude 'Cassius Clay' 1965 VG $10.
* Lewis, Clifford 'The Life & Methods of Primo Carnera' Scarce 1933
56-pages softcover with a chapter by Leon See. Good condition 125.
* Liebling,A.J. 'The Sweet Science' VG $35 ea. (3)
* Lister,Dudley 'Play the Game No. 1, Boxing' 1948 32 pages. Includes:
The Story of Boxing, Basic Boxing Technique, Training, Seconding, The
Spirit of the Game, Broughton's Code, Queensberry Rules for
Competition, Rules for Contests of Endurance. VG (2) $50 ea.
* Locke, David R. 'The One Minute Diagnostician. A Lesson from a Boxing
Legend.' A book about accomplishments, contributions, and the coaching
genius of a Dad as seen from the eyes of a son." 1993 1st ed. INSCRIBED
"Mike, To a champion of full training. Thanks Dave." Also SIGNED "David
R. Locke." 70-pages. Very scarce. $75
* Locklin, Gerald 'The old Mongoose & other poems' 1996 1st ed. 35-pages. Excellent condition. $30
* Lohuis, Dean '1986 Pacific Southwest Record Book' VG $30
* Lohuis, Dean '1988 Pacific Southwest Record Book' VG $30
* Lohuis,Dean '1989 Pacific Southwest Record Book' VG (2) $30 ea..
Another in good condition with a few numbers written on front cover. $25
* Lohuis, Dean '1990 Pacific Southwest Record Book' VG $30
* Lohuis,Dean '1991 Pacific Southwest Record Book' VG (3 $30 ea.
* Lohuis,Dean '1992 Pacific Southwest Record Book' VG (2) $30 ea.
* Lohuis,Dean '1993 Pacific Southwest Record Book' VG (2) $30 ea.
* Lohuis,Dean '1994 Pacific Southwest Record Book' VG (2) $30 ea.
* Lohuis,Dean '1994-1995 Pacific Southwest Record Book' spiral bound VG $30 ea.
* Lois, George 'Ali Rap. Muhammad Ali. The First Heavyweight Champion of Rap' 293-pages. 2006. VG $10
* London Amateur Boxing Assoc. 'Medical Aspects of Amateur Boxing' 1959 1st ed. 64-pages. Good + $35
* Longhurst, Percy 'Boxing' 1st ed. 1928. 64-pages. Contents: First
Principles, Hitting and Leading, Counter to Leads, Feinting: The Double
Lead and One-Two, Training.' Illustrated with line drawings of boxers.
Missing bottom 1/2" of paper on spine and very minor tear to top of
spine, else book is in good to good + condition, very clean internally.
$35. Anther with some very minor tearing/paper loss o spine $35. Another in good+ condition $50
* Lotta,Tom 'The Art of Boxing. A Self-Instructin Book. Covers:
Long Range and Infighting, Training and Diet, Correct Punching, Defensive
Moves. 8 1/2" x 11" 25 pages. 1976 1st ed. VG $35
* Louis, Joe 'Fight Secrets' 1954 1st ed. Little 20-page booklet. Good $40.
* Luckman,George & Peterson,John 'John L. Sullivan,
Heavyweight
Champion of the World - James J. Corbett, Challenger of the Title
Holder and Their Great Fight, New Orleans 1892' 1983 limited edition of
500 printed. 33 pages. Mint condition $30
* Luckman, George & Peterson, John 'John L. Sullivan, Heavyweight
Champion of the World - James J. Corbett, Challenger of the Title
Holder and Their Great Fight, New Orleands 1892' 1983 limited edition
of 500, of which this is number 155. SIGNED by both Luckman &
Peterson . 33 pages. VG $45
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* MacDonald,Robert 'The Tartan Boxing Annual and Record Book 1984'
Limited ed. # 128 of 300 issues. Records complete up to Dec. 31, 1983
43 pags. Listing of 45 Scottish boxers fights including Ken Buchanan,
Danny Flynn, Benny Lynch, Tommy Milligan, and Jim Watt among others. VG $20
* Magriel, Paul 'Bibliography of Boxing. A Chronological Check List of
Books in English Published before 1900' June 1948 1st ed. 28 pages.
Good + condition. (2) $50 ea. Tthree more in very good condition $75
ea.
* Magriel, Paul 'Bibliography of Boxing. A Chronological Check List of
Books in English Published Before 1900' June 1948 1st ed. 28 pages.
Good + condition in nice homemade covers. Very clean. $35.
* Mahoney, J.W. 'New Zealand Boxing Year Book 1957' 48 pages. An
authentic New Zealand ring record of all professional boxers who fought
in the country during 1957, complete with biographical details.
Includes a summary of the year's N.Z. amateur championships held at
Greymouth and other data. VG $25. Another with clear tape along the tape of the spine, in worn covers, else good condition. $15
* Mahoney, J.W. 'New Zealand Boxing Year Book 1959' 48-pages. Good condition $25
* Mahoney, Billy 'Young Corbett. World's Welterweight Champion 1933'
1963 1st ed. 8 1/2" x 11". 29 pages. INSCRIBED by Billy Mahoney: "To my
friend Jim Balukevich. Best always, Billy Mahoney 2/12/74." Very good
condition $40.
* Mahoney, Billy 'Young Corbett. World's Welterweight Champion 1933.'
1963 1st ed. 8 1/2" x 11." 29-pages. INSCRIBED on page 1 by Billy
Mahoney: "To my good freind Red Taylor, Best wishes always, Sincerely
Billy Mahoney 9/18/63." INSCRIZBED on page 2 "To my friend Red Taylor,
Sincerely Young Corbett III 9/18/63." Also INSCRIBED on page 18
over photo of promoter Onyx Roach looking on as Young Corbett and
Richard "Sheik" Rangel sign for their fight: "9/17/63. To my pal Red
Taylor good luck. Richard "Sheik" Rangel." Good condition $65
* Mahoney, Billy 'Willie Ritchie, Fighter of Destiny' 1966 1st ed. 55
pages. 8 1/2" x 11." Inscribed by author "To my freind ______
looks like last name Attell, Best Wishes Billy Mahoney". The first name
is definately not the fighter Abe, but is somewhat illegible. VG $40.
Another in very good condition that is inscribed by Billy Mahoney: "To
my friend Babe Orlando. Best wishes always. Sincerely Billy Mahoney
11-11-66." $40. A third in very good condition inscribed: "To my friend Jim Brown. Best Regards, Billy Mahoney 11-21-66."
* Mahoney, Billy 'Willie Ritchie, Fighter of Destiny' 1966 1st ed. 55 pages. 8 1/2" x 11." VG $25
* Mailer,Norman 'The Fight' 1976 Good $2 ea. (2)
* Marder,Phil 'The Boxing Record Book 1994' Fight Fax Inc. - Volume 11.
732 pages. VG (2) $30 ea.
* Marder, Phil 'The Boxing Record Book 1995' Fight Fax Inc. - Volume 12. 772 pages. VG $30
* Marder, Phil 'The Boxing Record Book 1996' Fight Fax Inc. - Volume 13. 640 pages. VG $30
* Marder, Phil 'The Boxing Record Book 1997' Fight Fax Inc. - Volume 14. 736 pages. VG $30
* Marder, Phil 'The Boxing Record Book 1998' Fight Fax Inc. - Volume 15. 760 pages. VG $30
* Marder, Phil 'The Boxing Record Book 1999' Fight Fax Inc. - Volume 16. 760 pages. VG $30
* Marder, Phil 'The Boxing Record Book 2000' Fight Fax Inc. - Volume 17. 760 pages. VG $30
* Marder, Phil 'The Boxing Record Book 2005' Fight Fax Inc. - Volume 22. 670 pages. VG $30
* Mastro, Dick 'Official Boxing Record. January 1979. 40-pages. VG $5
* Mastro, Dock 'Official Boxing Record. March 1979. 42-pages. Good + $5
* Mastro, Dick 'Official Boxing Record. April 1979. 42-pages. VG $5
* Matthews, Bill 'The English Boxing Champions (1872-1910) and Record
Book' 1990 1st ed. 151-pages plus another 20 pages of portraits of
champions. (2) VG+ $20 ea.
* Maybury, Teddy 'Teddy Maybury's Scientific Boxing Course' Prospectus.
Little 6-page booklet outlining Maybury's course. Signed by Mayburn on
the front cover. British bantamweigbht from the 1920s. VG $40
* McCloskey,Ellwood 'Ellwood McCloskey, The Blind Pugilist and his
Pupil James McCarty' 1915 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" Good (3) $50 ea., two more in Good
condition $45 ea.
* McConaghy,J.W. - PHOTOCOPY of rare 1910 book 'Big Jim Jeffries And
His Twelve Great Ring Battles' published by The Sinclair Publishing Co.
Copied on 8" x 11" paper and bound with Accubind fabric. 125 pages in
total. Chapters include the following: 1. Preview of fight with Jack
Johnson, 2. Jeffries vs. Ruhlin, 3. Jeffries vs. Choynski, 4. Jeffries
vs. Jackson, 5. Jeffries vs. Sharkey, 6. Jeffries vs. Armstrong, 7.
Jeffries vs. Fitzsimmons, 8. Jeffries vs. Sharkey, 9. Jeffries vs.
Corbett, 10. Jeffries vs. Ruhlin, 11. Jeffries vs. Fitzsimmons, 12.
Jeffries vs. Corbett, and 13. Jeffries vs. Munroe $50
* McGale, Jackie 'Sixty Years of Boxing 1916-1976. History of the Noble
Art in Omagh & Surrounding Areas' 64-pages. 1st ed. 8 1/2" x 11
3/4." Scarce. INSCRIBED by author: "Best wishes for 1985 from Jackie
McGale." Good + $60
* McGovern, Terry (Keeley G.E. & A.R., Corbett, James J. &
Smith, J. Gardner) - How to Box to Win by Terry McGovern, a pseudonym
for Albert Terhune, How to Punch the Bag by G.E. and A.R. Keeley, How
to Build Muscle by James J. Corbett, and How to Breathe, Stand, Walk or
Run by J. Gardner Smith. 185 pages. 1920 reprint of book originally
published in 1900. In Good + condition. (2) $60 each. Another in
Good conditition with lower right corner of cover a little dog eared
$40. Two more in Good - condition $30 each. Then another in
good minus condition that has a small piece of clear tape near the top
of the spine and a stain in the lower right front over the cover that
is also on all of pages but really doesn't affect the text. Good
reading copy of an older book for $25.Contents: How to Box to Win:
First Lesson: The Right Way to Live - How to Become Strong,Second
Lesson: The Home Gymnasium-First Steps in Boxing, Third Lesson: How to
Lead and Get Away - Body Blows-Counter Swings, Fourth Lesson:
Ducking-Side Stepping-Gymnasium Work, Fifth Lesson: How to Take Care of
Yourself in a Street Fight, Sixth Lesson: Dangers to be
Avoided-McGovern Answers Letters-McGovern Explains His Knockout
Blow-McGovern's Own Story of His Start in Life,. How to Build Muscle:
I. Getting Ready-Preparing the Inner Man, II. First Months of Training,
III. Heavier Work Begun, IV. Fresh Air a Muscle Builder, V. Renew Your
Strength, VI. Now Women May Grow Strong and Beautiful. How to Breath,
Stand, Walk or Run: I. Knowing How to Breath Means Knowing How to Live
in Perfect Health, II. Stand Like a Soldier for Strength and Grace,
III. Heel and Toe Action First Rule in Walking, IV. All May Run Who
Learn the Rules of Leg Speed. How to Punch the Bag: I. Useful Exercise
Will Develop Your Muscles and Improve Health, II. First Blow to Learn
in Punching the Bag, III. Tattoo and Hook Blows for the Bag Puncher,
IV. How to Become Fancy in Punching the Bag, V. Hitting Bag with Head
Strengthens the Neck, VI. Roll Blows and Training Pointers for Bag
Punchers.
* McInnes, Peter 'The Brockton Blockbuster. A Biography of Rocky
Marciano' 14-pages. 12" x 8." (2) Both in good + to VG condition and
INSCRIBED by author. Scarce. $50 ea.
* McInnes, Peter 'Fifty Years a Fighter. The Life Story of Jem Mace' 2003. 225-pages. Like new condition. Scarce $35.
* McIlvanney, Hugh 'The Hardest Game, McIlvanney on Boxing' 2001 335
pages. VG $10
* McGhee,Frank 'England's Boxing Heroes' 1988, 275 pages VG (2)
$10 ea.
* McInnes, Campbell The Ghost of Young Griffo 2009 1st ed. #'s 9 &
19 of a limited edition of 50. Signed by author. 19-pages of short
stories/poems concerning Griffo. Fine $35 ea.
* Mead, Pete 'Blood, Sweat & Cheers. The Pete Mead Story' 1989, 73
pages. VG $30.
* Menke,Frank 'The Encyclopedia of Sports' 1955 320 pages. Good
(3) $10 ea.
* Meyers, Walter 'The Greatest. Muhammad Ali' 2001. 172-pages. VG $15
* Miley, Bill 'Mid-American Boxing News 1986 Record Book' Good + $30
* Miley, Bill 'Mid-American Boxing News 1986 Record Book' Good $25
* Miley, Bill 'Mid-American Boxing News 1987 Record Book' Good $25
* Miley, Bill 'American Boxing Record Book 1990' 349 pages. Good+ $30
* Miley, Bill 'American Boxing Record Book 1991' 380 pages. VG $30
* Miley, Bill 'American Boxing Record Book 1992' 396 pages. VG $30
* Miley, Bill 'American Boxing Record Book 1993' 447 pages. VG $30
* Miley, Bill 'American Boxing Record Book 1994' 483 pages. VG $30
* Miley, Bill 'American Boxing Record Book 1996'. 546 pages. Good $25
* Miley, Bill 'American Boxing Record Book 1997' 572 pages. VG $30
* Miller, Davis 'The Tao of Muhammad Ali, A True Story' 1996 advanced
reading copy - uncorrected proof, in as new unread condition $10
* Miller, Davis 'The Tao of Muhammad Ali' 1997 306 pages VG+ $10
* Miller, Harvey Col. 'Would You Call This Murder? Boxing Defends
Itself With Facts, Statistics and Expert Opinion' 57-pages. 1951 1st
ed. VG $35
* Miller, Harvey Col. 'Would You Call This Murder? Boxing Defends
Itself With Facts, Statistics and Expert Opinion' 57-pages. 1951 1st
ed. Ex. library. Missing original paper covers this is now bound in
plain coardboard covers, else good $10
* Miller, Margery 'Joe Louis American' 1956. Small tape repaired tear at bottom of spine, else good. $5
* Millier, W.H. 'Personalities of the Ring No. 1. Francois Descamps'
1934 1st edition. 32-pages. Famous French boxing figure who managed
Georges Carpentier. Good condition. Very scarce $75
* Mitchell, Carlile 'Mitchell's Art of Boxing' 82-pages. Missing 3/8th
inch of paper on bottom of spine and 1/8" on top of spine, else
good. $250.
* Mitchell, Ray 'Boxing Rules of The Professional Boxing Association of New South Wales' 1966 13-pages. Good $10
* Mitchell, Ray 'The Fighting Sands' 1965 1st ed. 130-pages. Good $20.
* Moffatt, Frederick 'Linament and Leather. Sixty Years of the Fight
Game in the North' The story of boxing in the northeast of England. 51
pages. 1980 1st ed. VG $30
* Moir, Gunner 'The Complete Boxer' Ex-heavyweight champion of Great
Britain. c1914. New and revised edition. 79-pages. Good condition.
Scarce $60
* Moir, Gunner 'Ball-Punching. By the heavyweight boxing champion of
Britain. Published by Health & Strength, London. 48-pages. Good
condition. Scarce $100.
* Mooney,Bernard 'Boxing for Beginners' 1936 1st ed. Boxing and wrestling coach, Ohio State University. Multiple copies. VG $40
* Montgomery, Robin Navarro 'Cut 'N Shoot Texas. Roy Harris - Battler
From the Backwoods' 1984 1st ed. 180-pages. SIGNED by Roy Harris
(fought Floyd Patterson for the heavyweight title). Also SIGNED by the
author and includes the names and address of Roy's parents indicating
the book belongs to them and is to be returned to them if lost and
found. The name of Roy's father (Daniel Harris) is also written inside
the rear cover. Cover is a bit rough, else Good condition.
* Morrison,Ian 'The Guiness World Championship Boxing Book' 1990. 190
pages. History of world championship boxing, the weight divisions, the
world champions, world title fights, other claimants, world champions
in each division, boxing nations, records and stats. eight world
champions, eight world title fights, appendix-the bareknuckle days. (2) VG
$20 ea. (Another in good condition - slight scuffing in two places on front
cover $12)
* Morrison,Ian 'Boxing's Who's Who' 1991 - 275 pages VG $10
* Morton, James 'Fighters. The Lives and Sad Deaths of Freddie Mills and Randolph Turpin' 2004. 410-pages. VG+ $15.
* Myers,Walter Dean 'The Greatest, Muhammad Ali' 2001 172 pages VG+ $12
* Myler,Patrick 'Dan Donnelly, His Life and Legends' scarce 1976
softcover book. Good plus condition. 168 pages. $50
* Myler,Patrick 'The Fighting Irish' 1987 190 pages. VG $20
* Myler, Patrick 'Dan Donnelly 1788-1820. Pugilist, Publican, Payboy' 2010 1st ed. 200-pages. VG $20
* Myler, Thomas 'Sugar Ray Robinson. The Inside Story' 1996, 210 pages.
SIGNED "Best wishes, Thomas Myler" VG+ $35. Another SIGED "Best wishes for 97 Thomas Myler" VG+ $35
* Myler, Thomas 'Sugar Ray Robinson. The Inside Story' 1996, 210 pages.
Former owners stamp & signature inside front cover. SIGNED "To
J.K., Best wishes Thomas Myler" VG $30
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* Nash,Bruce 'World Championship Boxing Quizbook' 1976 128 pages VG $20
* Naidoo, Bobby '20 Years. The Story of the World Boxing Council.' 1983 1st ed. 274-pages. Good + $20
* National Collegiate Athletic Association 'Official Boxing Guide 1949'
Good conditon $20 (Sean Strauss interested in when found)
* National Museum of American Jewish History 'Sting Like a Maccabee.
The Golden Age of the American Jewish Boxer 1910 - 1940' 60 pages. VG+
condition $30.
* Naughton, W.W. PHOTOCOPY of rare 1897 book 'The Fight of the Century,
an Album of 81 Photographs of the World's Championship Contest at
Carson on March 17, 1897, From a Series of Pictures Taken by F.H.
Bushnell, Official Photographer and Published by Permission of the New
York Journal. History of the Famous Match and Ring Records of Corbett
and Fitzsimmons, Together With Descriptions of the Fight by the
Principals and Eminent Special Writers.' Edited by W.W. Naughton. 28
large 11" x 17" paper bound pages stapled at spine. Too large to fit on
my little scanner. Highlights include Events Leading Up to the Fight of
the Century, Fitzsimmons Forecast of the Great Battle, Corbett's
Forecast of the Championship Fight, Muldoon's Final Peep at the Big
Fellows, Detailed Account of the Fight by W.W. Naughton (all 14
rounds), Scenes and Incidents by Thomas T. Williams, Fitzsimmons
Describes What Occurred in the Ring, Corbett's Account of the Fight of
the Century, William Muldoon's Review of the Contest, What Referee
Siler Saw Within the Ropes, Ex-Senator John J. Ingalls Describes the
Fight. Outstanding coverage of this fight and the events surrounding
it. $75 (Sean Strauss interested in when found)
* N.C.A.A. 'The Official 1944 Boxing Guide with the Official Rules'
96-pages. Good + $25 (Sean Strauss interested in when found.)
* Neary, Bernard 'Lugs. The Life and Times of Jim Branigan' 1985 1st. 123-pages. VG $20
* Nelson, Battling 'Battling Nelson. His Life, Battles and Career.'
Written by himself. Lighweight Champion of the World. Illustrated by
Tad Dorgan. 1908. 263 pages. VG $150
* Newcombe, Jack 'Floyd Patterson, Heavyweight King' 1961 1st printing. 159-pages. Good condition $20. Another good - $15
* Newton, Andrew, Jr. 'Guide for Beginners. Learn How to Box' 1945 2nd edition. 50-pages. VG $45
* Nicholson, Kelly 'Hitters, Dancers and Ring Magicians. Seven Boxers
of the Golden Age and Their Challengers' 2011 1st ed. 216-pages.
INSCRIBED to Harry & Raven (Schaeffer) by author. VG $40. Anther in VG condition $25.
* Noble, Reg 'Boxing Illustrated Record Book 1978 'Good + condition $10
* Noble, Reg 'Boxing Illustrated Record Book 1979' 144-pages. Good + condition $10
* Nolan, Christopher 'Journal of a Prizefighter - Tom Groan' 1977 novel. Good + condition. 141-pages. $10
* Norton, Ken (with John Amodeo & Donal Hennessey 'Believe. Journey
From Jacksonville' (Ken Norton story) 2009 1st ed. 162-pages. G+
INSCRIBED by John Amodeo $30
* Noussias, Sotirios J. 'Boxing Secrets for the Active Boxer' 1989 1st. ed. SIGNED by author. 9-pages. VG + $20
* Noussias, Sotirios J. 'Boxing Secrets for the Bar-Room Brawler' 1980 1st ed. SIGNED by author. 21-pages. VG+ $25
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* Oates,Joyce Carol 'Boxing Clever. Over 1600 Multiple Choice Questions
and Answers Featuring Every World Heavyweight Boxing Champion' 1994
1st ed. $12
* Ochs,Bill 'The Greatest' (Ali) VG $15
* O'Farrell, Dick 'How to Box. Larry Foley's Method and the Story
of
His World Famous Pupil Griffo' 1944 1st ed. 32 pages. Good+ (2) $85 ea.
* Olajide, Michael, Jr. 'Aerobox. A High Performance Fitness Program.
The Ultimate Noncontact Boxing Workout' 1995 1st ed. 173-pages. VG $15
* Old Sleuth's Own (No. 135 10 cents) 'Great Billy; or, From a Farm to
a Palace. A Tale of Pluck and Success.' Published New York: J.S.
Ogilvie Publishing Company of Rose Street. 1894 novel. 95-pages. Some
wear and little paper loss to spine, else Good + condition. Rare $300
* Olsen,Jack 'Black is Best' (Cassius Clay)1968 VG (2)$10 ea.
* Olsen,Jack 'Black is Best' (Cassius Clay) 1967 1st Dell printing.
Missing front cover, else VG $2
* O'Rourke,Frank 'The Last Round' 1950's boxing novel. Good $12
* O'Sullivan, J.B. 'Death Stalks the Stadium' 1946 1st ed. boxing novel. Scarce. 80-pages. Good condition $60
* Ottenheimer, I. & M. 'The Art of Sparring' 1915 1st edition.
58-pages. Illustrated with drawings. Contents: Boxing Terms, Brief Vew
of Sparring,Position of Guard, Blows, The Fist, The Left High Hit, The
Right High Hit, The Left and Right High Hit, The Two Opponents and
Proper Distance, Parry the Left Hit, Retreat Step, Advance Step, To
Parry While Retreating, The Leap, Arm Motions and Movement of the Feet,
Means to Avoid Blows, Return Blows, Feints, Dodging, and many, many
other topics. One in very good condition $100. Another in good +
condition $75. Another with worn spine and a some clear tape on spine, else good
condition for $60 as well. Another with worn spine that's missing
a bit of paper at the top of the spine, else good $60. Another in worn
covers missing some paper on spine, else good $40.
* Oxberry,William ''PHOTOCOPY of very rare 1812 book 'Pancratia,
or A History of Pugilism, Containing a Full Account of Every Battle of Note
From Time of Broughton and Slack, Down to the Present Day, Interspersed
With Anecdotes of All The Celebrated Pugilists of This Country'. 371
pages printed on double sided pages and bound with Accubind fabric
binding along the length of the top edge of these 8" x 11" sheets of
paper. $200
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* Pabst Brewing Co. 'Fight Facts' 1951 1st ed. 24 pages. 4" x 6".
Includes: Short Ezzard Charles bio & outstanding bouts, short Joey
Maxim bio & outstanding bouts, short Sugar Ray Robinson bio &
outstanding bouts, short Johnny Bratton bio & outstanding bouts,
short Sandy Sadler bio & outstanding bouts, short Vic Towell bio
& outstanding bouts, short Salvadar Marino bio & outstandng
bouts, and how fights are scored. VG (2) $30 ea.
* Pacheco,Ferdie 'Bells and Like That' 1971 1st ed. Little booklet that
Ali's ring doctor published to give out as X-mas present to friends.
Boxing cartoons of Dundee, Cosell, etc. VG $30
* Pacheco, Ferdie 'The 12 Greatest Rounds of Boxing. The Untold
Stories' 2003 - 211 pages. VG $5
* Page, Joseph 'Primo Carnera. The Life and Career of the Heavyweight
Boxing Champion' 2011 1st ed. 247-pages. VG condition $35.
* Parish, Charlie 'Charlie Parish's Continental Boxing Guide' Records
of 250 Boxers from all Parts of the Continent. National Title Holders.
Managers Directory, Boxing History. 1956 VG $30
* Parnham, Terry 'Poems By The Professionals' 1988, 149 pages. Boxing
poems. VG $25
* Passingham,W.J. 'The World Championship Mystery' c1935 boxing novel,
1st ed. VG $45
* Patterson, Floyd 'Inside Boxing. A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful
Boxing, by the Only Two-Time Winner of the World Heavyweight
Championship with Action Photos and Diagrams' 1974. 78-pages.
Good + $20.
* Patterson, Floyd 'Victory Over Myself' 1963 1st printing. 315 pages.
Inscribed by Patterson: "To Pat Quiny, wishing you health, happiness
and a good life, your friend, Floyd Patterson" Comes with PSA/DNA
Certificate of Authenticity. VG $60
* Paxton, Bill 'The Fearless Harry Greb. Biography of a Tragic Hero of Boxing' 2009 1st ed. 252-pages. VG $25.
* Pazdur, Ed 'Television Boxing Guide' 1954 160 pgs, (5 copies) VG $25
ea., three more in Good condition Good $20 ea.
* Pegg, Harry 'Boxiana Review' Issues #3 (3 copies), 4 (2 copies), 6,
7, 8 (Good. One age loose, also missing a 4" x 5" piece out of a
page near the
middle so $10 for this issue), 10 (2 copies), 11 (3 copies) and 12 (2
copies) VG $20 each
* Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission 'Boxing and Wrestling Law.
Rules and Regulations of the State Athletic Commission and the Official
Boxing and Wrestling Rules 1952.' 51-pages. Good + condition $20
* Peeters, Georges 'Pleins Feux Sur Les Rings (Written in FRENCH). 1970, 253-pages. Good condition $10
* Peterson, Bob 'Gentleman Brusier. A Life of The Boxer Peter Jackson' 2005 1st ed. 365-pages. Excellent condition. $35.
* Picket, Lynn Snowden 'Looking for a Fight, a Memoir' 2000
uncorrected proof 286 pages. Fine $10
* Pollack, Adam 'John L. Sullivan. The Career of the First Gloved Heavyweight Champion' 2014 1st ed. 244-pages. VG $30.
* Power, Bob 'The Les Darcy American Adventure' 1994 1st edition.
120-pages. INSCRIBED "Peter B., Best wishes Bob Power 1994" Good + $50
* Power, Bob 'Fighters of the North. A Saga of Early Battling Days on
the Northern Fistic Front' 1976 1st ed. 162 pages. INSCRIBED by the
author. Scarce. Good+ condition $60
* Professional Boxing Assoc. of New South Wales 'Boxing Rules of The
Professional Boxing Association of New South Wales' 1966 13 pages. Good
+ condition $15
* Pupil of Mendosa and Humphrey, both celebrated professors of the
science. 'Boxing Made Easy. The Complete Manual of Self-Defence Clearly
Explained.' Published by Dick & Fitzgerald, New York. RARE 1865 1st
edition. 46 pages. Smaller print to a lot of details are provided along
with a number of line drawings. Covers show a bit of wear with small
chipping to some corners but very presentable and VG internally. $300.
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* Sammons,Jeffrey 'Beyond the Ring, The Role of Boxing in American
Society' 1990 2nd ed. (2) $10 each.
* Sanchez, Richard 'Takes More Than Guts To Be A Boxer' 1989 1st ed. 88-pages. Like new condition $20
* Saunders, Charles 'Sweat and Soul. The Saga of Black Boxers from the
Halifax Forum to Caesars Palace' 1990 1st ed. 182-pages. VG $35.
* Savage, Bud 'The Ezzard Charles Story' undated ORIGINAL 33-page
typewritten manuscript in red colored binder. Includes some handwritten
edits by the author. Foreward: "The Ezzard Charles Story was told to
the author completely by the Champion, Ezzard Charles. The meetings
between the two began in 1966 on the southside of Chicago. At that time
the Champion had use of all of his limbs. Since this time Ezzard
Charles can no longer speak or move. His only means of communications
is by the blinking of his eyes. The interviews took place at various
locations in the Chicago area, 64th and south Halstead, 67th and south
Halstead, the Rail Spliters Club at the Y.M.C.A., restaraunts,
Department of Human Resources 2108 East 71st Street and the home of the
Charles family." VG $300
* Saye,Charles 'The Boxer, A Below the Belt Story of an International
Sportsman' fiction 1972 $15
* Schaap,Dick 'Jack Johnson is a Dandy' 1970 176 pages Good $10
* Schaap,Dick 'Jack Johnson is a Dandy' 1970 176 pages. Good minus.
Worn covers and tape repaired tear along bottomm 1/2" of spine. $3
* Schiffer, Paul 'Never a Champion' 1966 1st ed. 175-pages. "The author
spent 14 years in the fight game, so is qualified to express his view
with authority gained from personal experience." INSCRIBED "To Tom
Crome, It is with pleasure that I send this to you. Hope we may meet in
the near future. Yours in sport, Paul Schiffer" Crome boxed
professionally as Tony Olson from 1927 to 1932. Good + $30
* Schmeling, Max 'Max Schmeling....8-9-aus! Meine Groben Kampfe.'
22-pages. Written in GERMAN. Published by Wilhelm Godmann Vertag in
1956. Good condition $5
* Schoor,Gene 'Sugar Ray Robinson' 1951 VG (2) $35 ea.
* Schroeder, Charles 'Boxing Skills for Fun and Fitness' 1973 1st
edition. 121-pages. Covers a bit worn, very good internally.
Illustrated with line drawings.
* Schulberg,Budd 'Loser and Still Champion: Muhammad Ali' 1972 $3.50
ea. VG
* Scott, George 'The Master Fistic Science. Improved Method. Manly Art
of Self Defense. World's Most Scientific Book on Fighitng and Boxing'
Very scarce 1938 1st ed. Spiral bound 67-page booklet. Cardboard
covers. The front cover has neatly separated from the spine, else good
condition. Contents: Fighting Experience, Roman Gladiators, Prepatory
Instruction, Your Guard, The Uppercut, Pivot Swiing, Footwork, Your
Physical Condition, Your Diet, Illustrated Lessons, Fishting Skill,
Training, Shadow Boxing, Hand Exercise, Incident in Author's Life,
Fightinters of The Past, Old Time Fighters, Joe Louis & Tommy Farr,
Ring Side Activity, Boy's Boxing Club. Illustrated. $50
* Scott, Phil 'The Complete Boxer. A Text-Book on Boxing' 1929 1st ed.
80-pages. Very slight loss of paper at the very top of spine, else good
condition. Scarce $60.
* Seagrams 'Seagrams Sports Almanac' 1955 255 pages. VG $15
* Seeback,Harry 'Scientific Bag Punching' 1913 1st ed. Good (6) $50 ea. Another VG $75
* Seeback,Harry 'Scientific Bag Punching' 1913 1st ed. Worn covers,
else good condition. Request a scan of cover if you like (2) $40 ea.
* Self Defense Sporting Annual 1930. 128-pages. Cover in fair condition only, while the rest of the book is very good. $30
* Serling, Rod 'Requiem for a Heavyweight and Other Plays.' Ex-Library.125-pages. Good + $10
* Seidman Productions 'Bob Arum Celebrates 30 Years in Boxing' Glossy
colored 8 1/2" x 11" program style booklet comprised of 16 pages.
Contains photos of Arum thru the years, articles on him by Bert Sugar,
Doug Krikorian, Dave Bontempo, and an article about the Hagler-Leonard
fight by Ron Borges, the De La Hoya - Chavez fight by Fernando Paramo.
VG+ condition $30
* Severs,Malcolm 'Frank Bruno Scrapbook' 1986 1st ed. 128 pages.
VG (2) $15 ea.
* Sekules,Kate 'The Boxer's Heart. How I Fell in Love With the Ring'
2000 uncorrected proof. VG $10
* Shange,Ntozake and Rodriguez,Edel(illustrator) 'Float Like a
Butterfly' (Ali) 2002 1st ed. 8 3/4" x 11 1/4" More of a childrens book
but beautifully illustrated VG/VG $15
* Shavers, Earnie 'Choosing and Loving Your Wife God's Way' 1991 1st
ed. 143 pages. INSCRIBED by Shavers: "To Mark, Peace and Love, Your
Friend Earnie Shavers" Scarce. VG $50
* Shavers, Earnie 'Choosing and Loving Your Wife God's Way' 1991 1st
ed. 143 pages. SIGNED by Shavers. Scarce. VG $50
* Shaw,Edwin 'Shaw on Sparring' 1886. Published by John P. Lovell's
Sons, Boston. Late instructor at Harvard University. 63 pages.
Illustrated with line drawings. The cover is covered with clear wide
tape, nicely done. Loss of paper to top and bottom of spine. Internally
VG+. A nice book, ask to see scans. Rare - $150
* Shaw,Mark 'Down for the Count, The Shocking Truth Behind the Mike
Tyson Trial' 1993 uncorrected proof. VG+ $10
* Sheffield, Capt. 'Boxing, All About It. Sixty Years of Records. How
to Score a Contest, How Referees are Trained, Control of Boxing,
History of Boxing, Duties of MC's ... 1960 1st ed. 96-pages. Good
conditon $15
* Sheridan,Jim 'Leave the Fighting to McGuigan, the Story of a
Champion' 1986 VG $5.
* PHOTOCOPY Siler, George 'The Fight of the Century, Being a Review of
the World's Championship Contest, Robert Fitzsimmons and James J.
Corbett at Carson City, Nev. March 17th 1897' Published in 1897, very
rare. 54 pages. Very detailed description of the fight by rounds and
events leading up to the fight. Many pencil illustrations throughout.
Bound with accubind fabric. $50
* Silverman, Jeff (Editor) 'The Greatest Boxing Stories Ever Told.
Thirty-Six Incredible Tales from the Ring' 2002 - 356 pages. VG $10
* Skehan,Everett 'Rocky Marciano, Biography of a First Son' 1977 VG+ $8
* Smario, Tom 'Notes of a Cornerman. Poems by Tom Smario' 86-pages. 1st edition. SIGNED on title page by author. Fine $25
* Smith, Ed 'Knockouts I Have Seen' 1922 1st ed. 60 pages. VG $85.
Another in Good condition with minor paper loss to top and
bottom of spine $60, and one more in good condition except missing a
small piece out of bottom right of front cover and small piece out of
two corners of rear cover. $50
* Smith, James "Bonecrusher" 'M.A.D. Make a Decision.' 2012 1st
edition. INSCRIBED: "Oct 7, 2013. To: Melinda Best Wishes James
Bonecrusher Smith" VG condition. Also includes a color postcard of
Smith in a fight signed with silver colored sharpie diagnally across
uppper left hand corner: "James Bonecrusher Smith." VG
$50 for the pair.
* Smith, James "Bonecrusher" 'M.A.D. Make a Decision' 2012 1st ed.
41-pages. Multiple copies. A few signed "James BoneCrusher Smith" in
silver sharpie in upper left hand corner of front cover, others
inscribed on title page: "James Bonecrusher Smith. 1987 Smith vs.
Tyson," and others signed "James Bonecrusher Smith 1986 WB A Champ."
All VG + $25 each.
* Smith, Maurice (edited by) 'The People Boxing Guide. All You Want to Know for 1950.' 96-pages. Good + $30
*Smith, Toby 'Kid Blackie. Jack Dempsey's Colorado Days' 1987 1st
ed. 168 pages. VG (2) $20 ea., another in Good condition for $15
* Solomons, Jack '1948 Annual of the Ring' Full Records of the Leading
British and World Boxers. Illustrated. 123 pages, Good + $30
* Solomons,Jack 'International Boxing Annual 1949' 183 pages. Good $25
* Solomons, Jack 'International Boxing Annual 1949'. Missing rear
cover, some paper loss to spine cover, else good. $10
* Solomons,Jack 'International Boxing Annual 1950' Tape on spine, else
good condition $20, another in Good + condition $30
* Solomons,Jack 'International Boxing Annual 1952' VG $25, Another in
Good - condition $15
* Solomons, Jack 'International Boxing Annual 1953' 128 pages. Good
condition with some wear along spine. $20
* Sorel,Julia 'Rocky' based upon the screenplay by Sylvester Stallone
1976 2nd printing VG $5
* Soviet Ministry of Sport - Russian sports booklet for the USSR
National Boxing Tournament dedicated to the Stalin Constitution Day
(Programma Mezhvedomstvennogo Komandnogo Pervenstva Sovetskogo Soyuza
po Boksu 1948 goda, posvyaschennogo dnyu Stalinskoi konstitutsii). Ltd.
print of 3,000. 5 page booklet in very good condition. $30
* Spalding Athletic Library 'Boxing. A Perfect Treatise on the Science
of Self-Defence. London Prize Ring Rules, Marquis of Queensbury Rules,
Amateur Athletic Union Official Rules.' Vol. 1 No. 4. 1893. 42-pages
plus numerous additional pages of ads. Illustrated. Good to good
+ condition. $75
* Spalding Athletic Library 'Boxing. A Guide to the Manly Art of Self
Defense, Giving Instructions for Becoming Proficient in the Science of
Boxing' 1917 No. 25R. 91-pages. Profusely illustrated. Covers all
aspects of boxing instruction. Good + $40
* Spalding Athletic Library 'Boxing' 1939 137 pages VG $30
* Spalding Athletic Library' Group XIV, No. 162 'Boxing. A Guide Book
to the Manly Art of Self Defense, Giving Accurate Instructions for
Becoming Proficient in the Science of Boxing' 1902. 154-pages. Little
bit of loss of paper on spine, including bottom 1/2" and some general
wear to covers but good condition overall, especially given the age. $35
* Spalding Athletic Library - 'Bag Punching' Vol. XII. No. 144, Issued
monthly, December 1901. Published by the American Sports Publishing Co.
5" x 7" booklet. 37 pages, plus another another 26 pages of spalding
equipment ads. Cover has scotch tape along length of spine and shows
wear, internally good, good minus overall $30
* Spalding Athletic Library No. 25B 'Boxing. Complete Illustrated
Instructions in the Art of Self-Defense. Official Rules Governing All
Championship Contests.' 1927 167-pages. Good condition. $40
* Spalding Athletic Library No. 25B 'Boxing. Complete Illustrated
Instructions in the Art of Self-Defense. Official Rules Governing All
Championship Contests.' 1929 161-pages. VG $40
* Spalding Athletic Library No. 25R 'Boxing. A Complete Illustrated
Series of Instructions in the Art of Self-Defense. With Official Rules
Governing All Championship Contests - Amateur and Professional.- New
& Revised Edition 1924
169 pages. Cover worn and missing paper on bottom inch of spine.
Internally very good $30. Another in good condition missing about
a quarter inch of paper on top of spine. $35. Another in good condition
$40
* Spalding Athletic Library No. 25B 'Boxing. Complete Illustrated
Instructions in the Art of Self Defense With Official Rules Governing
All Championship Contests. Pictures of Champions' 1933 161-pages. Good
+ condition. $35
* Spalding Athletic Library No. 25R 'Boxing. A Guide to the Manly Art
of Self Defense, Giving Accurate Instructions for Becoming Proficient
in the Science of Boxing' no date early 1930s. Covers are worn and
chipped, generally good internally, profusely illustrated $20
* Spalding Athletic Library. No. 78R 'How to Punch the Bag, Including
Instructions for Fancy Bag Punching' 1930 Good condition. 91 pages.
Includes all the various punches, and a section by Jimmy DeForest, Jack
Dempsey's trainer, on bag punching. $40. Two more in VG condition $50
ea. Two more in poor covers but internally VG $25 ea.
* Spalding Athletic Library 'Boxing' 154 pages. 1902 Good condition,
though loose front hinge and some paper loss on spine covering. $50
* Spalding Athletic Library 'Boxing' 154 pages. 1902 Good condition,
though some paper loss to spine covering. Binding it tight and
internally very good. $60
* Spalding Athletic Library 'Boxing. A Complete Illustrated Series of
Instructions in the Art of Self Defense. With Official Rules Governing
All Championship Contests, Amateur and Professional' New and revised
edition 1923. 169 pages. VG $50
* Spalding Athletic Library 'How to Punch the Bag, Including
Instructions for Fancy Bag Punching' 91 pages. Revised and enlarged
edition 1921 VG $50
* Spalding Athletic Library 'A.A.U. Boxing. Official Rules Amateur
Athletic Union of the United States' 1936 21-pages plus ads. Good +
condition. $20
* Stafford,Ian 'Born to be King, The Rise of Prince Naseem Hamed' 1997
1st ed. 96 pages (2) $12 ea.
* State Athletic Commission of California 'Rules, Regulations and The
Law Governing Boxing and Wrestling Matches - California 1940'
285-pages. VG $35
* Stegman, Herman '1948 Fight Parade' Illustrated Yearbook. VG (2) $35 ea.
* Stern, Bill 'Bill Stern's Favorite Boxing Stories' 1948 Good (2) $10
ea. and two 1st printing 1948 VG (2) $15 ea.
* Stern, Bill 'Bill Stern's Favorite Sports Stories. 150 Dramatic True
Stories Toold by America's Top Sports Announcer' 1948 4th printing.
Good condition $10
* Stillman, Marshall - Great Fighters and Boxers. Pschology of the
Ring. Introducing Some Very Interesting Stories not Generally Known.
1920 Book Three. 96-pages. Good condition. $25
* Stillman, Marshall - 1920 Marshall Stillman Boxing Course. Includes
five of the six volumes, all in their original paper covers. Volume # 1
titled '5 Shortcut Lessons to Good Boxing', Volume # 2 'Scientific Blows and Guards - What
Blows to Use, What Blows to Expect and How to Guard Against Them,
Volume # 3 Great Fighters and Boxers - Psychology of The Ring, Volume #
4 Shadow Boxing - How to Train and Advice on Living - Rules of the
Ring, Volume # 5 Daily Exercises and Home Development. Volume one
has a very worn spine and some clear tape along spine, else good
condition. The other four are all in good condition. $85,
* Stillman, Marshall - 1920 Marshall Stillman Boxing Course. Includes
all 6 volumes in their original papers covers. Volume #1 titled '5
Short-Cut Lessons to Good Boxing. Success Through Boxing.' VG. Volume
#2 titled 'Scientific Blows and Guards. What Blows to Use What Blows to
Expect and How to Guard Against Them.' VG, Volume #3 titled 'Great
Fightgers and Boxers. Phychology of The Ring. Including Some Very
Interesting Stories Not Generally Known. VG. Volume 4 titled 'Shadow
Boxing. How to Train. Advice on Liing. Rules of The Ring. VG, Volume 5
titled 'Daily Exercises and Home Development. Thoughts on Developing
Physically, Mentally, Morally and in Ideals. VG., Volume 6 titled 'Jiu
Jitsu. Wrestling. Defenses Against Violent Attackes. VG. Accompanied
with original cardboard mailing envelope from the Marshall Stillman
Association dated 10/16/1920. $150.
* Stillman, Marshall 'Great Fighters and Boxers. Psychology of the
Ring. Including Some Very Interesting Stories not Generally Known.'
Book Three 1920. 95-pages. Good condition $20
* Sugar,Bert 'The Great Fights' 1981 1st ed. hardcover 255 pages.
Very
good condition, no dust jacket. Covers the greatest and biggest fights
since the time of John L. Sullivan. Profusely illustrated. $15
* Stockton, Richard B. 'Who Was The Greatest?' 1977 1st ed. 95-pages.
Chapters: Corbett, Jeffries, Johnson, Langford, Dempsey, Tunney, Louis,
Marciano, Frazier, Ali, Comparative Analysis. VG $30
* Stupp, John 'When Billy Conn Fought Fritzie Zivic' 2020 1st ed. #62
of limited edition of 75. SIGNED by author on title page. Mint
condition. Book of 23 boxing poems including the Harry Greg, Joe Louis,
Charley Burley, Stanley Ketchel, Jack Johnson among others. $25.
* Sullivan, Alex (editor & publisher) 'Complete Records of World's
Heavyweight Champions. Illustrated from John L. Sullivan Right Down To
Present Time.' How the Title Has been Won and Lost. All The Facts and
Figures Worth Knowing. Also Records of The Leading Contenders. Kayo
Percentages of All the Men Who Wore the Crown. 1941 1st ed. Good+
condition. $35.
* Sullivan, John L. 'The Boxing Instructor' 1937 1st edition 20-page
softcover. This is not the world heavyweight champion, it's another
John L. But, this book is very scarce. Published in Jersey City, N.J.
Some minor staining to the covers, else good +. Very clean
internally.
20-pages, four photographic illustrations. The only other one I found
on-line was priced at $600 and it said "OCLC* locates no copies. $200.
* Sullivan, John L. 'Reminiscences of a 19th Century Gladiator'
Published by Jas. A. Hearn & Co., Boston, 1892. 294 pages. The book
is straight and tightly bound. Contents: Boyhood and Boxing Beginnings,
Rounds of the Pugilistic Ladder, The Championship Reached, A Series of
Picnics, Two Artful Dodgers from England, Victories with the Gloves,
Greatest Knockout Tour on Record, Big Glove Engagements, In the Land of
Tom Cribb and Tom Sayers, Battles Both Sides of the Atlantic, Pacific
Ocean Voyage - Home Conclusions, Training and Divers Topics, &
Report of D.A. Sargent's Examination. The covers are worn and missing
some paper near the bottom and top of the spine and corners and edge of
the front cover. Ask to see a scan. A rare book that I would rate good
overall for it's age. $300. Another in VG condition with a few original
articles concerning Sullivan neatly glued inside the covers an on a
blank page inside both the front and rear covers. Nice book with bright
colored covers.
* Summit Complex 'Randloph Turpin. A Brief History of His Life and Achievements' 2006 14-[ages. VG $30
* Swann, Gerald 'Boxing Shorts No. 2. Stirring Dramas of The Squared Circle' c1930's. 36-pages. Fiction. VG (2) $60 ea.
* Swann Galleries 'Boxing. Boxing-Fistiana-Pugilistica. From the
Library of Nat Fleischer and Others. Thursday, January 9, 1997 auction
catalogue from Swann Galleries. 66-pages and a checklist inserted that
lists the prices realized for the 351 lots. Excellent condition and an
intersting list of rare items and descriptions. One that includes a
sheet listing the lots and prices reached for each $30. Another in
excellent condition without that sheet $25.
* Swanwick, Ray 'Les Darcy. Australia's Golden Boy of Boxing' 1965 1st ed. 238-pages. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. Good + condition $35
* Swift,Owen 'Boxing Without a Master' 32 pages. c1900. Published by
Henry J. Wehman, New York. VG $150 Good+ (3) $100 each, another
in good
condition $75, one with two pieces of small clear tape holding covers on spine, else good condition $50.
T
* * Tantlinger, Randy "The Tank" 'Leather & Blood.
Pittsburgh: The Mecca of Boxing Champions. Paul Spadafora, Michael
Moorer, "Fritzie" Zivic, Charley Burley, The Fighting Yarosz Brothers
& More' 2008 1st. ed. SIGNED by author. 126-pages. VG $30
* The Ring Magazine 'The 1996 Boxing Almanac and Book of Facts' 194-pages. VG $10
* The Ring Magazine 'The 1997 Boxing Almanac and Book of Facts' 194-pages. VG $10
U
* Ulyatt,Michael 'The Fighting O'Kellys' (Remarkable story of a
fighting father and son - Con O'Kelly Sr. and Jr.) 1991 1st ed. 77
pages VG $25, Another VG SIGNED "Best Wishes Mike Ulyatt" $35
* USA Boxing 'Official Rules USA Boxing 1993 - 1995' 314 pages. Spiral
bound, VG $10
* Vaccare, Peter 'The Ringside Boxing Record of 1940 With Records Up to
April 30, 1940' 82-pages. Good + $35. Another Good $30
* Vaccare,Pete 'Ringside Boxing Record Quarterly' 6,500 Individual
Results All 1961 Fights. 99 pages Good+ $25 ea.. (3 copies)
* Vance,Steve 'Pound for Pound' 1999 novel. VG+ $15
* Van Court, DeWitt 'The Making of Champions in California' 1926 1st
ed. 160 pages. Details the start of many California fighters,
champions and near champions. Chapters include: Then and Now, Boxing Is
a Grand Old Game, Some Early Champions, The Cradles of Boxing, The work
of Trainers and Seconds, Some Famous Ring Characters, Another
California Crop, California's Three Great Heavyweights, The Old Timers
versus Present Day Boxers, Some of the Present Day Boxers, Why Every
Boy
Should Learn to Box, Marquis of Queensbury Rules. Scarce book.Very good
condition (3)$125 ea. Another with a couple of worn corners, else good
+ conditon (2) $100 ea.
* Van Court, Carroll 'The Van Court Scientific Boxing Course' A
mondernized course of instructions in the science of boxing, based on
the world famous system of self defense invented by De Witt Van Court,
the greatest boxing instructor in the world, and the man who discovered
and taught James J. Jeffries, world champion heavyweight. 1937
- 41 pages. 12 lessons included. VG+ (21) $30 ea. Another
in Good condition $20
* Varveris, Michael 'Rocky Marciano, The 13th Candle' 2000 1st ed. Fine
$20. Another VG INSCRIBED by author $25.
* Vecsey,George 'Frazier/Ali' 1972 1st printing Good (2) $10 ea.
* Veteran Boxers Association of Illinois, Inc. 'Ring Recollections'
48-pages. c1945. Profusely illustrated with photos of the V.B.A.
members and boxers with short biographies of each. Good condition $35
* Veteran Boxers Association of Brooklyn, inc. - Ring 21. 23rd Annual
Testimonial Dinner Dance, Sunday, November 20th, 1985. Honoring Steve
Riggio, Augie Parente and Tommy Marengo. Approx. 50-pages and good plus
condition $20
* Veteran Boxers Association of Brooklyn, Inc. - Ring 21. 25th Annual
Testimonial Dinner, Dance 1985. Sunday, October 20h, 1985. Honoring
George Mickel, Manny Dixon, Augie Palleschi, Ceasar Manfredi, Emanual
"Dock" Amoury. Apprx. 50-pages. VG $20.
* Vitale, Rolando 'The Real Rocky's. A History of The Golden Age of
Italian American's in Boxing 1900-1955' 2014. SIGNED by author on the
title page. 430-pages. VG+ $35
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* Young, Michael 'The Complete Instructor in Boxing, Swimming,
Gymnastics, Pedestrianism, Horse Racing, Prizefighting, Boat Racing and
Other Sports' 1881 Good. Quarter inch loss to top of spine. 94 pages.
$45
* Young, Michael 'The Complete Instructor in Boxing, Swimming,
Gymnastics, Pedestrianism, Horse Racing, Prizefighting, Boat Racing and
Other Sports' 1881 Good plus (3) $75 ea. Another in good- condition $60
* Young, Michael 'Complete Guide to Boxing and Gymnastics Without
aTeacher. Climbing, Leaping, Balancing, Swimming, Parallel Bars,
Vaulting, 100 Illustrations' No date. bit of wear to covers with small
tearing and loss of paper at head of spine, else good. $30
Z
* Zang,David 'Sports Wars, Athletes in the Age of Aquarius' Uncorrected
proof. 2001 VG $10
* Zotti, Roger 'Shadowing Archie Moore.' 2010 1st ed. 46-pages. VG $25
* An Anthology of Writings on Boxing and Visual Culture. Boxing 1996
1st ed.$10
* The Record Book of Olympic Champions 1980 160 pages. (9 pages of
boxing) Good $10
* Unknown '1986 Northwest Record Book' 12 stapled 8 1/2" x 11" pages. Good $30