Shepherd, T.B. – The Noble Art. A Boxing Anthology

Description

Shepherd, T.B. ‘The Noble Art. A Boxing Anthology’ 1950 1st edition. 270-pages. “This is a practical anthology – It gives a good deal of sound advice and precept for actual practitioners of the Noble Art of Boxing, together with the best that literature can offer. Recalled are most of the famous fights from the days of bare fists to our time in eye-witness accounts. Fiction, too, has yielded gems of description from David Copperfield and Tom Brown onwards. The complier, T.B. Shepherd, has fought and taught for many years, and has read, written and dreamt about Boxing for many more.” Good condition with some wear to cover ends that also has the book plate of British boxing author/collector Peter McInnes on the inside of the front cover. VG internally. Another VG in a good- mylar protected jacket. Two more VG/G- One that is good condition in a good minus jacket with a few chips and wear but complete and mylar protected. (4) $15 each.

The Noble Art: An Anthology is a 1950 boxing history and literature compilation edited by T.B. Shepherd, introducing readers to the evolution of prize-fighting. Published in London by Hollis & Carter, the 270-page volume collects practical boxing guidance alongside famous real-life and fictional accounts of classic matches. It traces the history of the sport from bare-knuckle brawling up through modern gloved matches, utilizing famous excerpts from works like Tom Brown’s School Days and David Copperfield.

Book & Dust Jacket Description:
• Physical Format: This is an octavo (8vo) hardcover containing xviii + 270 pages. It features an introduction by Colm Brogan and includes several black-and-white plates of famous historical fights scattered throughout.
• Binding: The text block is bound in red cloth boards with crisp gilt or black lettering stamped on the spine.
• Dust Jacket: The original dust jacket features a striking red and white pictorial design highlighting the vintage combat nature of the content.