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see two references as to the condition. For example 'Very 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.
* 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, 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 (2) $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.
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* 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
Blatz Beer 'Blatz Beer Sports Almanac' 1950
ed. 96 pages. Cover missing small chip in lower front cover, else good
condition $15
* Blatz Beer 'Blatz Beer Sports Almanac' 1951 ed. 96 pages. VG $15
* Blewett,Bert 'King Korn Record Book 1985' 1985 1st
ed. 31 pages. Excellent condition. South African boxing record book (2) $25 ea.
* Bloom, Joe 'Boixing' 1948 1st ed. 62-pages.Chapters: The Art of Boxing,
Physical Fitness, Training, Stance and Movement, Punching, The Attack, The
Defensive, Fistic Personalities and Their Methods. Good + $40.
Another VG $60
* Bolt, Ben 'Pride of The Ring' 64-pages. (Hero of the book is said to be
Tom Cribb) Comic book style booklet. No date. VG $40
* Boon, Eric 'How to Box' Eric Boon, Lightweight Champion of Britain At The Age
of 18. Winner Outright of The Lonsdale Belt in The Fastest Time. Tells You the
Right Way to Box' 1953 1st ed. 84-pages. Illustrated. Missing some paper on the
top and bottom of spine, else good condition. $25.
* Boxing Assocation of New South Wales 'Boxing Rules
of The Professional Boxing Association of New South Wales'
1966, 13-pages. Good + $20
* Boxing News (Editor of) 'Boxing Handbook. Up-To-Date Essential Information'
1941 Sixth edition. 52-pages. Contents: History of Boxing, National Sporting
Club Boxing Rules, Rules of Amateur Boxing, Imperial Services Boxing
Association Rules, British Champions, World Boxing Champions, Amateur Boxing
Champions, Olympic Games Champions 1908-1936, Imperical
Services Champions, European Amateur Champions, British Empire Games Amateur
Champions. Good $25
* Boxing 'Pictorial Souvenir Containing Special Photographs of all the Striking
Incidents of the Great Contest Between Packey McFarland & Freddie Welsh For
The Lightweight Championship of the World, at the National Sporting Club, May
30th, 1910.' Scarce 1910 periodical put out by the English 'Boxing' magazine
concerning the fight. One of these periodicals that is complete but seperated at the spine and with some minor chipping to
covers $50. Another with some sepaeration along part
of spine and some very minor tearing and curling along right edge. $50. Another
with some foxing to front cover and tape along spine and another tape repair
across half of bottom of front cover for $75
* Boxing News 'Boxing News Annual 1950' Complete Records and Photographs of All
the Champions - World, European British and Empire Title Fights at all Weights
- Individual Records of Over 350 Boxers. 128 pages. VG $35
* Boxing News 'Boxing News Annual 1955' 128-pages. Edited by Gilbert Odd. VG
$25
* Boxing News 'Boxing News Annual 1968'; 160-pages. Good + $20
* Boy's Magazine 'Famous Fighters' The New Wonder Books - No. 8. 1932-33.
4" x 5 1/2" 27-pages. VG (2) $75 ea.
* ''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.
* 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.
* 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
* Chertow, Ken 'Wrestling. A Commitment to
Excellence' (Cherrtow was assistant wrestling coach,
Penn State University, U.S. Olympian, and 3 time NCAA All American wrestler.
1993 1st ed. Good condition. INSCRIBED by Chertow.
$20.
* 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 $20.
* 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. 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 (2) $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
*
Dempsey, Jack 'Championship Fighting. Explosive Punching and Aggressive Defence' 1983 reprinted edition. Centerline Press
203-pages. Good to Good + $75
*
Dempsey, Jack and with Bob Considine and Bill Slocum 'Dempsey, as Told By the
Man Himself' 1960, 176 pages. VG $10
* Dent, Reg. Serg. Major E.B. 'Boxing' Instructor in Boxnig at the Army Headquarters Gymnasium Aldershot' 1920
56 pages. Very good condition $65
* Dent., Reg. Serg. Major E.B. 'Boxing for Boys' 1920 1st ed. 64-pages.
Illustrated. Good+ to VG- $70.
* Dept. of State. Division of Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations
and the Laws Regulating Boxing and Wrestling Matches. New York City. 1951.
63-pages. Good condition $25
* DeVeber,Peter 'Marvelous Marvin' (Hagler).
1979 1st ed. Large 8 1/2" x 10 3/4" format, approximately 40 pages, well illustrated. Excellent condition in original
cellophane. $50
* De Meis, John 'The Will to Win. As told by John De Meis. Winner
Golden Gloves 1969. Goldfields Heavyweight Champion 1969' Scarce 218 page
softcover in VG condition. INSCRIBED "To Garham
, All the best for the future for the future. J. De Meis 5-12-13." Also
INSCRIBED "Best wishes for the futuure, The Rock
Daniel Dawson (an Autralian super welterweight
kickboxer and boxer). $75.
* De Witt, Robert 'Fight's for The Championship of England, From 1740
to 1859, Including The Great Fight Between Sayers and Brettle.' This is the
American edition of an 1855 title originally published by Francis Dowling (See
Hartley # 537 in Hartley's Boxing Bibliography). 128-pages. Very scarce. It's
missing the top 1" of paper on both the top and bottom of the spine and
the front cover is looose and missing a portion of
the upper left corner that is approximately 1" x 1" in size. The rear
cover is attached but barely and it is missing some chips along the extremeties. The rest of the book is firmly intact and very
clean internally. $200
* Dominion Wrestling Union 'The Dominion Wrestling Union Constitution
and Rules. Also Rules for Amateur and Professional Contests' 32-pages. c1930's.
Good + condition. $20
* Donnellon, Matt 'The Irish Champion Peter Maher. The Untold Story of
Ireland's Only World Heavyweight Champion and The Records of The Men He Fought'
2008. 359-pages. VG $25
* Donnelly, Ned 'Ned Donnelly's Art of Boxing. 40 Illustrations,
Queensberry and London Prize Ring Rules, Together with A Complete Manual on
Training' by John Goulding. Excelsior Publishing House, New York. c1910.
127-pages. VG $85. Another good+ condition. $75.
* Donnelly, Ned 'Ned Donnelly's Art of Boxing. A Manual of Sparring and
Self Defense, Illustrated with Forty Engravings. Showing the Various Blows,
Stops and Guards, and Explaining all the Modern Methods of Attack and Defense'
Published by Dick & Fitzgerald Publishers, New York. 127-pages with no
date. Missing rear cover, front cover seperated from
rest of book and encased in homemade card covers. Pages in good condition $40
* Donnelly, Ned 'The Science of Self Defence
Or, the Art of Sparring and Boxing, Taught Easily Without a Master' 1892
published by Crawford & Co., Philadelphia. 128-pages. Clear tape along the
length of spine and covers showing a bit of wear but good condition overall.
$100
* Donelly, Ned 'The Science of Self Defence
Or The Art of Boxing. New and Revised Ed. 1910. 144-pages. Paper covers have a
1/2" chip at the top of the spine and a small chip at the top right corner
of the front cover with some wear along the edges but would rate the book as
good- condition overall, very clean internally, straight with tight binding.
$40
* Donovan, Mike 'Science of Boxing, Also Rules and Articles on
Training, Generalship in the Ring, and Kindred Subjects' 1893 78 pages. Written
by the ex-middleweight champion of America and instructor of boxing at the N.Y.
Athletic Club. Pictorial cover of Donvan in fighting stance. Contents include:
The Authors Record, Introduction, Positions, Taking Distance, Feinting, Blows
and Gaurds, The Pivot Blow, Right Hand Boxing,
Infighting, Stops, Ducking and Clinching, Side-Stepping, How to Box a Man
Taller than Yourself, Generalship, A Suggestion, How to Judge a Fight, How to
Train for a Fight, and Appendix. With loss of paper to most all of the
spine cover, else good $50.
*
Donovan, Mike Prof. 'The Art of Boxing and Self-Defense' 1902. Profusely
illustrated. 185-pages. Covers a bit rough, and missing 1/2" of paper on
both top and bottom of spine. Internally good + $40.
* Douros, Peter J. 'Battling Ward. The Life Story of a Greek Immigrant.
A True Story as Told by his Son' 2007. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR in blue ink on title
page. 310-pages. VG+ $35.
* Driscoll, Jim 'Ringcraft' (former featherweight champion of
Great Britain). Published by Ewart, Seymour & Co., London. c1914. Numerous
illustrations. Good condition $45
* Driscoll, Jim 'The Straight Left and How to Cultivate It'. Revised by
Gilbert Odd. c1940's, 78-pages. Good condition $(2) 50 ea.
* Duke Cigarette Company 'History of Jake Kilrain' 1908. Tiny
little 1 1/2" by just shy of 3" 15-page booklet. Rare. VG $350
* Duke Cigarette Company 'Life of John L. Sullivan'' 1888. Tiny little
1 1/2" by just shy of 3" 16-page booklet. Rare. VG $500
* Dundee, Angelo 'I Only Talk Winning' 1988 - 285 pages VG $10
* Dundee, Angelo 'I Only Talk Winning' 1985 uncorrected proof. 8
1/2" x 11"with red paper covers. 200-pages. Good condition $20
* Durant, John 'Come Out Fighting. The Pictorial History of Heavyweight
Boxing and Its Colorful Champions' 1946. Covers are worn, basically good
- condition, but very good internally. $20
* Durelle, Yvon (with Fraser, Ray) 'The Fighting Fisherman. Yvon
Durelle.' 1983. 282-pages. INSCRIBED by Durelle. Good condition $30
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. VG condition. $300.
* 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 + $60.
* 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. 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 (2) $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 (3) $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
* 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. '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. '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. '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 $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.
* Gallender, Paul 'Sonny Liston In a New Light' With 4 excerpts from
SONNY LISTON TODAY. The Spirit Behind the Man From the Afterlife by Josie
Roase. 2017 1st edition softcover in excellent condition. INSCRIBED by author
"To John, Here's to Sonny! All the best. Paul Gallender." $30.
* 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.
* 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
* 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/
* Corbett,
James J. 'Scientific Boxing and Self Defense 1912 1st edition. 110 pages,
profusely illustrated. Missing bit of paper on bottom of spine, else good plus
condition $25
* Heinz,W.C. 'What a Time It Was, The Best of
W.C. Heinz on Sports' 2001. Includes boxing stories about The Brownsville Bum (Bummy Davis), Lew Ambers, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky
Graziano. VG+ $15
* Heller,Peter 'In this Corner' 1973 Good $5
(2 copies)
* Heller,Peter 'In this Corner' 1992 VG+ $7
* Heller,Peter 'Bad Intentions. The Mike
Tyson Story' 1995 434 pages Good+ $5
* Hemingway,Ernest '50.000 Dollars' 1948 175
pages (PRINTED IN SPANISH). Scarce title. VG $35
* Hemon, Louis 'Battling Malone. Roman Pugiliste'
1926, published in FRENCH. 157-pages. Spine covering is very worn with some
tape and missing some paper. Front and back covers are good and binding is
tight and very clean internally. $25
* Herron, Stacy 'Champ. The Virgil Hill Story.' 1991 1st ed.
84-pages. Former owners stamp & signature on title page, else VG $30.
Another VG $30. Relatively scarce..
* Hill, Mick 'Famous Pugilists of the English Prize Ring 1719-1870'
2013 1st ed. 218-pages. VG+ $30
* Hilton, Trevor 'British Boxers. Action Crammed Lives of the Top
Fighters!' 1956 1st ed. 64-pages. Good+ $25
* Hollander, Phyllis & Zander 'Winner Under 21. America's
Spectacular Young Sports Champions' 1982 136-pages. Fairly scarce. A young
Muhammad Ali pictured on the front cover. Subjects include: Ali, Moses Malone,
Robin Yount, Tracy Austin, John McEnroe, Wayne Gretsky, Bob Mathias, Steve
Cauthen, Al Kaline, Eric and BEth Heiden. VG $20.
Houston,Graham 'Superfists, The Story of the World Heavyweight Champions,
from John L. Sullivan to Muhammad Ali Illustrated with 200 Dramatic Pictures'
1975. 8 1/2" x 11" 176 pges. Good plus (2)
$30 ea. Another Good $20
* Hudson, David and Fitzgerald, Mike 'Boxing's Most Wanted. The Top 10
Book of Champs, Chumps and Punch-Drunk Palookas' 2004 1st ed. 271 pages. VG $10
* Hughes, Brian 'Willie Pep, The Will O' the Wisp' 1997 pages.
INSCRIBED: Ounce for Ounce The Greatest Boxer Ever. Best Wishes Brian Hughes
M.B.E." 354 pages. VG+ $40.
* Hughes, Brian 'Hit Man, The Thomas Hearns Story' 2009. SIGNED
"Brian Hughes M.B.E." and "Damian Hughes". 240 pages. Fine
$35
* Hugman,Barry 'British Boxing Yearbook 1987'
Autographed inside front cover by Marvin Hagler, Alan Minter, Tony Sibson, John
Conteh, Dennis Andries, Henry Cooper, Barry McGuigan, Terry Downes, and Howard
Winstone. VG $200
* Hugman,Barry 'British Boxing Yearbook 1987'
480 pages. VG $20
* Hugman,Barry 'British Boxing Yearbook 1990'
496 pages. VG $20
* Hunter Whiskey 'How to Score a Fight' 1955 VG 36-pages. $40.
* Hurst,Norman 'Thrilling Fights' 136 pgs Good $30, A third that is missing about 1/2"
paper on top of spine, else good $20.
* Hurst,Norman 'Big Fight Thrills' 1948 1st
ed. 128 pages. VG (2) $40 ea.
I
* I*
* 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
*
* Insley,Michael 'The Last Great Prizefight in England. Tom
King versus John Heenan at Wadhurt, 10th December,
1863' 1988 1st ed. 20 pages. (2) VG $25 ea.
* Italian-American Boxing Hall of Fame, Inc. 'Moments from a Great
Event Sept 16 1977. A Tribute to The Italian-American Ring Hero' 8 1/2" x
8 1/2" booklet concerning this event. 36 pages, plus another 20+ pages of
ads. Includes bios on the first 8 inductees: Rocky Marciano, Sammy Angott,
Carmen Basilio, Tony Canzoneri, Primo Carnera, Rocky Graziano, Jake LaMotta,
Willie Pep. Angelo Dundee was awared the first annual
Ring Hero Award. VG+ $40
J
* 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
(5) $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 $20.
* 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
* Kaczmarek, Tom 'You Be The Boxing Judge. Judging Professional Boxing forthe TV Boxing Fan' 1996 2nd printing. 29-pages. VG $25.
* 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.
* 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' 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
* 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 Australian publication. 52-pages. VG $100
* 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 two more in Good condition $20 ea.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 + $50.
* 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 Maybury 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"
32-pages Good. One has a bit of a water stain on the lower part of the front
cover and a very tiny chip in the upper right corner of the cover, Another has
a small /50 mark in ink in the top right corner of the front cover. (3) $70
ea.. Another c1916 32 pages with faded covers $60.
* 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
$30.
* 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.
* Morrison,Ian 'Boxing's Who's Who' 1991 -
275 pages VG $10
* 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
* 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
P
* 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
* 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
* 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.
* Reach, Herbert 'Famous Sporting Prints - Vol. 6 Boxing' 1930 1st ed.
- Good condition (2) $50 each. Another nicely inscribed from an
individual with the Wisconsin Athletic Commission to a Mr. Fred Saddy in good
condition $60.
* Redmond, Dick 'Maine Boxing Records Book 1922 - 2000.' 224-pages.
Former owner small signature on title page, else VG $15
* Reemtsma,Jan Philipp 'More Than a Champion,
The Style of Muhammad Ali' 1998 1st ed. paperback VG+ $12
* Regan 'Regan's Book on Boxing and Wrestling or The Art of Self-Defence' c1885. Contents include: Chapter 1 - Introductory
Remarks, Chapter 2 - The Art and Practice of Boxing. The first two chapters
concerning boxing are made up of 38 pages and include numerous line drawings.
The wrestling section begins on page 39 and runs thru page 61. The cover of the
book has a number of small chips along the extremities. There is also a small
insect hole of some kind in the upper most right hand corner of two-thirds of
the pages that doesn't affect any of the text. I am happy to provide scans upon
request. Despite the described faults I would still rate the condition of this
book as good overall. Rare title $100. I have 2nd copy that is slight
stained or a bit grubby looking but again one that I would rate as good
condition overall that is priced at $125.
* Remnick,David 'King of the World' (Muhammad
Ali) 1998 326 pages VG $5
* Rendall,Jonathan 'This Bloody Mary is the
Last Thing I Own, A Journey to the End of Boxing' 1999 187 pages (2) VG $5 ea.
* Rivers, Charles (Editors) 'American Legends: The Life of Jack
Dempsey' 2015. 30-pages. VG+ $25.
* Roberson, Bobby G. (with Sarah Horton) 'The Making of a Champion.
From Boxing to The Boardroom' 2006 1st ed. 210-pages. INSCRIBED: "John, we
sure do appreciate all you are doing for us in the Big Apple. Thanks for all
the hard work, Bobby G Roberson." Described as a rags to riches story. The
youngest of five children born and reared in the depths of the Great
Depression. Out of a hard-scrabble existence on the flat windswept praries of Texas and Oklahoma, this self-made man rose from
oscurity to prominence in Oklahoma City. No signed
copies found in the internet at the time this was listed. Good + $35
* Roberts, A.H. 'Brain Damage in Boxers. A Study of Prevalence of
Traumatic Encephatopathy Among Ex-Professional
Boxers' 1969 1st ed. 132 pages. Good + condition $45.
* Roberts, James 'The Boxing Register, International Boxing Hall of
Fame Official Record Book 1997' 447-pages. VG $15
* Roberts,James 'The Boxing Register,
International Boxing Hall of Fame Official Record Book 1999' 527 pages VG (2)
$15 ea.
* Roberts,Randy 'Papa Jack, Jack Johnson and
the Era of White Hopes' 1983 Fine $15
* Roberts,Randy 'Jack Dempsey, the Manassa
Mauler' 310 pages, 1979 VG $15
* Robinson, Al (Editor) '1949 Fight Parade Boxing Record.' 66-pages.
Good condition $30. Another VG $40.
* Robinson, Al (Editor) '1950 Fight Parade Boxing Record.' 38-pages.
Good condition $30
* Robinson, K.R. 'Fist Fighting Out West. Dan Stuart versus General
Mabry and the Texas Rangers.' 2010 limited edition printing. This is # 180 of a
limited edition of 200. 28-pages. VG+ $45
* Robinson,Sugar Ray and Anderson,Dave
'Sugar Ray' 1970 VG $3.50
* Roderick, Alan 'Johnny! The Story of the Happy Warrior' 1990 1st ed.
191-pages. Good + $15,. Another in VG condition $20.
* Romano, John 'Post Boxing Record 1934' 232-pages. Former owners book
stamp & signature on first page ad. Good condition $30. Another
missing rear cover, else good. $25. Another with front cover serperarted, else good conditon
$20
* Romano, John 'Post Boxing Record 1935' 264-pages. Former owners book
stamp & signature on first page ad. Clear tape on spine, good - condition
$25
* Romano,John 'Post Boxing Record 1936'.
Missing original covers, now has homemade cover. Starts on page 7, else good.
$15. Another missing front cover and rear cover loose, else good $15
* Romano, John 'Post Boxing Record 1936' Clear tape on parts of spine,
else good condition. Former owners book stamp & signature on first page ad.
$25. Another in VG condition $35
* Romano, John 'Post Boxing Record 1937' VG $30. Another with
clear tape on spine near top and former owners book stamp & signature on
first page ad, else good $25. Another Good $25. Another VG $35. Another
with front cover barely attached, else good $20.
* Romano, John 'How to
Box, How to Train' 1934 95 pages. Instructional booklet covering all the
various punches, footwork, training tips, rules, etc. Good. Covers are seperating at the spine, but intact and front and back
covers look good, another with some minor chipping on spine, $35.
* Romano,John
'How to Box, How to Train' 1944 1st ed. 95 pages. Instructional booklet
covering all the various punches, footwork, training tips, rules, etc. VG $40.
Another with a bit of loss to top and bottom of spine, else good condition $30
* Romano, John 'How to Box
Correctly. Complete with Easy Instructions' 67-pages with a number of
illustrations. 1944 1st ed. Good condition. $50
* Rose,Charles
'The Story of Boxing' 1947 1st ed. 27 pages. (40 pictures of boxing stars,
including all world heavyweight champions from James Jeffries to Joe Louis;
with articles, etc. The text in this booklet consists of 16 sections each
relating to a famous pugilist or to a particular contest; this ranges from
Daniel Mendoza (late 1700's) through the ages to Tunney, Loughran, Carnera,
Baer, Schmeling and Louis. There is an additional section entitled 'Famous
Fights', giving accounts of the outstanding prizefights during the past ninety
years, from Sayers v. Heenan to Len Harvey v. Jack Peterson, there is also a
list of championship fights from 1873.) Cover is a little rough and has clear
tape along length of spine, internally good plus condition $40
* Rose,Charles
'The Story of Boxing' 1947 1st ed. 27 pages. (40 pictures of boxing stars,
including all world heavyweight champions from James Jeffries to Joe Louis;
with articles, etc. The text in this booklet consists of 16 sections each
relating to a famous pugilist or to a particular contest; this ranges from
Daniel Mendoza (late 1700's) through the ages to Tunney, Loughran, Carnera,
Baer, Schmeling and Louis. There is an additional section entitled 'Famous
Fights', giving accounts of the outstanding prizefights during the past ninety
years, from Sayers v. Heenan to Len Harvey v. Jack Peterson, there is also a
list of championship fights from 1873.) VG $55
* Rosenberger, Rusty 'Unclaimed
Destiny. The Heart of a Champion.' Story of New Jersey middleweight champion
who claims his manager Lou Duva slipped him some pills and drugged him before a
match. 156-pages. VG $15.
* Rosenfeld,Allen
'Charley Burley. The Life and Hard Times of an Uncrowned
Champion' 657-pages. VG condition 2003 1st ed. (3) $25 ea. Another in VG
condition INSCRIBED by author: "June 12, 2004. Dear Jim, To a fellow Nipperman fan. Keep punchin'
Allen Rosenfeld." $35
* Ross, Ron 'Nine...Ten...and
Out! The Two Worlds of Emile Griffith' 2008 1st edition. SIGNED by Griffith on
title page. VG $35
* Ross, Ron 'The Tomato Can'
1993 novel. 2nd printing. 181-pages. SIGNED by author. VG $20
* Rowe, John G. 'The Boxing
Twins' c1950. Fiction. Missing a chip out of the top of the front cover
resulting in the loss of "The Boxing" from the title of the book,
else good condition. Ask to see a scan. $15
* Rowe, John G. 'The Roped
Square' c1950. Fiction. Good condition. Can provoide
scan upon request. $45.
* Rubin, Rusty 'Off the Canvas.
A Tale of Two Brothers' "2004 1st edition. INSCRIBED by author. "Hard
hitting, off the canvas is a historically correct novel about two brothers, who
survive the depression and work their way up to become boxing champions of the
world." VG $20
* Rubin, Rusty & Donelson,
Tom 'Billy Soose. The Champion Time Forgot' 2005 1st ed. 150-pages. Former
owners book stamp on inside cover and inside rear cover, else VG condition.
SIGNED by author Tom Donelson. $30
* Ryan, Max 'Two Champs from
Narrabri. (Bill Squires and Colin Bell) 64 pages. VG (2) $40 ea.
* Ryan, Max 'Two Champs from
Narrabri' (Bill Squires and Colin Bell) 64-pages. VG. SIGNED by author $60
S
* 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
* 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 Fighting 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 $20, 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.
* Thomas, Champ 'Boxing's Stonewall Defense' 1978 1st ed. 48-pages. $35
* Thomas, Champ 'How to Be an Ass Whipping Boxer' 2000 Fine $35
* Thomas, Champ 'Boxing's Dirty Tricks' 1978 1st ed. 77-pages.
Good $40
* Thomas, Champ 'How to Develop Boxing's Best Left Hook' 1983,
19-pages. Parts of text are underlined, else VG. Scarce $35
* Thomas, Champ 'How to Develop Boxing's Best Left Jab' 1983, 19-pages.
Parts of text are underlined, else VG. Scarce $35
* Thomas, Champ 'How to Develop Boxing's Superior Strategy and Win'
1983, 19-pages. Parts of text are underlined, else VG. Scarce $35
* Thomas, Champ 'How to Develop Boxing's Best Knock Out Punch' 1983,
19-pages. Parts of text are underlined, else good condition. Scarce $35
* Thomas, Champ 'Boxing's 5 Killer Punches' 1978 1st ed. 98-pages.
Title page is loose, and there is the remants of part
of a small price sticker on front cover, else good condition. $30
* Thomas, Champ 'One Tought Kid'
Autobiography. 74-pages. Scarce. VG (2) $35 each
* Thomas, Champ 'Wrestling's Fringe Benefits' 1981 1st ed. 56-pages. VG
$35
* Thomas, Champ 4-small page foldout advertisement 'Champ Thomas and Sintuck. 1001 Ways to Stop Rape and Mugging Attackes. VG $5
* Thomas, Champ 4-small page foldout advertisement 'Champ Thomas. How
You Can Become an Easy Chair Millionaire' VG $5
* Thompson, Col. Billy, PHOTOCOPY of rare 1897 boxing book 'The Great
Battle Between Robt Fitzsimmons and Jas. J. Corbett, Which Took Place at Carson
City, Wed. March 17th 1897' Col. Billy Thompson holds the exclusive rights
according to law for the presentation of the marvelous veriscope
pictures. Bound with Accubind fabric binding along
the length of the left side edge of these 8" x 11" sheets of paper.
19 pages. Contents include the ring records of the participants, and round by
round detail of the fight including drawings of the fighters for each round with
dots to indicate where contestants were hit during that round, and a listing of
champions from 1857 to 1897. $60
* Thormanby 'Boxers and Their Battles' Includes:
Jem Belcher, Tom Cribb and Molineaux, Tom Spring and Jack Langan, Hammer Lane
& Yankee Sullivan, Nat Langham, Tom Sayers & The Tipton Slasher, Jem
Ward, Owen Swift, Jem Burn, Bendigo & Ben Caunt, Johhnny
Broome & Bungaree. Good+ $200. Another with worn, chipped and some
small tears to cover that is in good shape internally for $75.
* Tobin, Christopher 'Fitzsimmons. Boxing's First Triple Champion
of the World' 2007. 48-pages. 8 1/2" x 11". Some wear along spine,
else very good condition. SIGNED by author: "Best Wishes, Chris
Tobin." $40
* Toomey, Mick 'The Fighting Men of Hull' 1st ed. 146-pages. VG+
INSCRIBED "To Bob, Best wishes Mick Tommey 1997" $35
* Topical Times 'The Greatest Living Boxers' c1940 29-pages. 4
1/4" high x 7 1/2" wide. VG $45 Scarce
* Topical Times 'The Boxer's Who's Who' c1940 28-pages. 4 1/4"
high x 7 1/2" wide. Good + $45 Scarce
* Torres,Jose 'Fire & Fear, the Inside
Story of Mike Tyson' 1989 Good $5
* Torres,Jose 'Sting Like a Bee, The Muhammad
Ali Story' 1972 223 pages (2) VG $8 ea.
* Torres,Jose 'Sting Like a Bee' (Ali) 1971
VG $5 - multiple copies
* Townsend, Eric W. 'The Fighting Skipper. Thrilling Yarn of
Boxing and the Sea' 1934. Boy's Friend Library No. 432. Small piece of clear
tape on top of spine, else good + condition. $75
* Tousey, Frank 'How to Box. The Manly Art of Self Defense Made Simple
and Easy' Fully Illustrated. Arranged by a Professional Boxer. 1902 reissued
version. 60 pages. 4 1/4" x 6 1/2" Front cover and title page
are loose, else good condition. Brittle. Very rare $100. Two more in good
+ condition $150 ea.
* Treharne,E.R. 'Among the Heavyweights' 1949
1st ed. 28 pages, VG (2) $30 ea. Another in good condition $20
* Treharne, E.R. 'The Fighting Guardsman. Jack Gardner' 1951 1st
edition. VG (2) $40 ea.
* Treharne,E.R. 'Famous Heavyweight Fights -
Illustrated with real photographs. Thrilling Accounts of Heavyweight Fights
that Stands Out in the History of the Ring' 1948 1st ed. 40 pages. VG (2) $35
ea.
* Trigg, Noel 'A Different Kind of Fighting' 2004. 238-pages.
"To know Noel for about 40 years, in business and sport, gives me
the right to talk truthfully about him. With this in mind, I go back when Noel
was high in the ratings of boxing, reaching the height of a champion in Wales.
When Noel was on the bill, his appearance always drew large crowds, knowing he
would give his best for the public he loved." Became a Welsh boxing
champion. VG $15
* Tszyu, Kostya 'Kostya. My Story.' 2000. 248-pages. VG $10
* Tully, John 'Muhammad Ali. King of the Ring' 1989 reprint. 48-pages.
VG $10
* Tunney, Gene 'La Vie Est Un Combat' 1934 Italian version of Tunney's
autobiography 'A Man Must Fight.' A couple small clear pieces of tape on spine,
else good condition. Very clean internally. $35
* Turner, E.C. (Ted) 'The Life Story of Bobby Blay' 1933 1st ed.
56-pages. Spine badly worn, else good condition. Very scarce. $100.
* Turpin, Guy 'Forgotten Men of the Prize Ring. A Reference Book of Old
Time Boxers' 1963 1st ed. 76 pages. Inscribed by the author: "With all
good wishes to Pete Montese, Sincerely Guy Turpin 4/26/63" VG $50.
Another unsigned in VG condition $35.
* Turner, Tommy 'How to Box' c1940's 1st ed. 61-pages. Various sections
on instruction and training tips. Good condition with some wear to covers. (2)
$35 ea.
* Turner, Tommy 'Famous Fights of The Ring' 1946 1st ed. True boxing
stories, fiction and humour. 63-pages. Good $30.
Another with a couple small pieces of clear scotch tape on the spine, some
cover wear, else good. $15
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. Good + condition $125. Another two with minor wear to covers, else good conditon (2) $100 ea. Another in good + condition with a
long inscription from Mrs. W.G. Lutkey Sister of
"The Van Court Boys". $125.
* 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
* Waldman, Frank 'The Challenger' Fictional book about a
Golden Gloves boxing champion. Tempo Books 1963. 160 pages. VG $10
* Wallechinsky,David 'The Complete Book of
the Winter Olympics 1998' 266 pages VG $10
* Watson,Nellie 'Matt Moran's Shamrock
Gardens. From Boxing Booth Fighter to Travelling Showman' 1988 1st ed. 35
pages. 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" VG $30
* Waxman, Maurie 'Bang Boxing Record 1938' Cover shows some wear and
has clear tape along spine but very clean internally. Good to good - $25
* Wegener, Albert 'Graded Calisthenic and Dumb Bell Drills' 1922 1st
ed. published by the American Sports Publishing Co. 74-pages with numerous
illustrations. Missing covers, else good condition $15
* Wehman Bros. 'How to Box and Gymnastics Without a Teacher. Climbing,
Leaping, Vaulting, Swimming and Parallel Bars. 100 Illustrations.' Published by
Wehman Bros. c1900. Some chipping to edges of front cover, else good condition.
99 pages. Scarce (5) $50 ea. Another with poor and loose covers, but
internally good + $45
* Wehman, Henry J. 'Wehman's Book on The Art and Science of Boxing.
Fully Illustrated. Together With a Concise History of the Noted Pugilists and
Boxers of America and Europe' 1892 1st ed. 97-pages. Covers are slightly
faded and separated from spine, else good + condition. $150
* Wehman, Henry J. 'Wehman's Book on Boxing and Wrestling or The Art of
Self Defence' 32-pages. The first 19-pages (Part I)
are on 'Boxing Without a Master' by Owen Swift. The balance of the booklet
(Part II) is concerning wrestling. A number of pages are loose but this little
booklet is in remarkable condition given the age. Very clean. No date provided
but it was priced at 10 cents and published by Henry Wehman in N.Y>
* Weider,Joe 'Special Boxing Course' 1959. 11
pages. 8 1/2" x 11". Excercies to build
strength and stamina, jump roping, shadow boxing, roadwork, writst
roller, dumbbell presses, how to make a fist, proper stance, get your body
behind your punches, do not telegraph your punches, devastating punches, punch
to the chin, punch to the ear, punch to the solar plexus, punch over the heart,
always keep cool, don't stand still, watch your opponents
hands. VG (2) $35 ea.
* Werts, R.F. 'June 1, 1932 Wert's Rating Book on All Present Boxers
and Boxing Events in the United States and Foreign Countries. Published by R.F.
Werts, Muncie, Indiana. 4 1/2" x 6" 56-pages. Interesting
little booklet containing information about the leading fighters in 1932, list
of champions in the various weight divisions since the late 1800s thru 1932, 1931
English boxing, list of foreign champions, wagering of famous heavyweight
battles, records gates, 1931 A.A.U. champions, Eastern Collegiate boxing
champs, Werts rating of boxers, promoters and managers, members of the National
Boxing Association, Wisconsin promoters, ads. The top of pages 1 & 2 is
missing resulting in minor loss of text, otherwise good condition in worn but
quite presentable covers. $50
* Weston,Stanley 'Heavyweight Champions' 1976
Good $5.
* Whaley, Kelly & William 'The Rocky Mountain Rose. Kelly Whaley's
Inspirational Story of Her Weight Loss Victory' 2001 1st ed. "Utah's first
professional women's state champion shares her inspiration story."
Good $5
* Wignall, Trevor ‘Sporting Record Boxing Annual 1949’ 96 pages. Good
(2) $40 ea., another VG $50
* Wilde,Jimmy 'The Art of Boxing' by the
former flyweight champion of the world. c1920 77 pages. Includes: Biographical
information about Wilde, boxing stance, attack and defence,
the knockout and blows that tell, the straight left and how to counter it, the
left handed boxer, American boxers and their style, injuries and how to conceal
them, ringcraft and tactics. Inscribed on title page "From Herb McCoy
Australian Champ to Jeff Lee Oct. 20, 56". McCoy was Australia's
lightweight champion in 1913. Very good condition. $85. Another in good +
condition $50
* Willliams, Eugene 'Joe Louis Argument Settler' 1940 1st ed. Good +
$75
* Williams, J.X. 'Sin Arena. Every Battle Became a List Fight in This.'
Boxing novel. c1950s 190-pages. VG $20
* Wilson, Ishmael 'Life, Battles, Conversion and Death of Bold Bendigo,
Pugilist and Preacher' 1927 1st ed. 10-pages. Rare. VG (2) $100 ea.
* Wilson, Ishmael 'Life, Battles and Portrait of Jem Mace, The British Emeror of British Boxers' 1891. 10-pages. VG. (2) Rare $100
ea.
* Wilson, Ishmael 'Wilson's Portrait & Battles of Bendigo. Champion
of England - Also The Career, Battles, Portrait & Death of Geo FRyer Ex-Amateur Heavy-weight Champion of England.' 1930.
Seems about 8-10 pages. Brittle, split and loose pages. Fair. $50
* Wilson, Ishmael 'Bendigo's Sermon. And How he Taught the Six Fighting
Men of Birmingham a Good Lesson.' 1929 10-pages. Good+ to VG $100.
* Wilson, Peter 'Ringside Seat' 224 pages c1956 Good $5
* Wilson, Zeke 'The Eighth Round. An Inspiring True Story About a Boxer
Whose Biggest Fight Happened Outside of the Ring!' INSCIRBED by author.
199-pages. VG $25
* Winch, A. - PHOTOCOPY of 'Life and Battles of Yankee Sullivan.
Embracing Full and Accurate Accounts of His Fights. Also includes sections on
Tom Hyer's First Fight, Fatal Prize Fight Between Lilly and M'Coy
at Hastings, N.Y. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1842, Report of the Battle Between
George Kensett and ned Hammand
for $500 a Side - Dec. 7, 1826, and Report of The Late Fight Between Afred
Walker and Joe Hoiles, the Spider. 96 pages. $100
* Winn, George (Editor) '1937 Edition Boxing News Record Illustrated.'
Published by the Boxing News, Inc., New York. Contains Ring Records of active
Boxers, Managers Directory, Articles and Comments by Leading Sports writers,
Ring Rating, Boxing Rules and Regulations, Wrestling Ratings. Some wear to
covers, else good condition. 224-pages. $25
* Winn, George (Editor) '1938 Edition Boxing News Record Illustrated.'
Published by the Boxing News, Inc., New York. Ring Records of more than 600
boxers, Managers Directory, Articles by 43 Leading Sports writers, Special
cartoons, Boxing Rules, Ring Ratings, Wrestling Ratings & many other
features. Heavily worn covers with masking tape on the spine, internally good
condition. 320-pages. $15
* Wintle, Thos. M. 'Bendigo. The Champion Prize Fighter of England'
c1900. 49-pages plus ads. Missing a 2" x 4" chip out of blank
frontispiece, else good condition. Very scarce. $150.
* Wood, Ira 'Boxing for Skill and Health' 1901 1st ed. 80-pages,
plus another 13 of ads. Published by Physical Culture Publishing Co., New York City.
The covers are very worn, and missing paper on the bottom 2" of lower
spine and top 1/4" of top of the spine. But internally the book is clean
and good condition. Straight and tight binding. Contents: Introduction, Don't's, Position, Left Lead Blocked with Right Landing STraight Left Jab to Chin, Straight Left Lead Landing on
Side of Head Over Right Guard Blocking with Right, Blocking Lead for Head with
Lef Hand Open Right Hand in Position to Land on Body, Short Right Hook to Chin
by Side-stepping to Left, Inclining Slighting Forward Getting Inside Left Guard
Blocking Right with Left Hand, Left Uppercut to Chin Avoiding a Right Lead for
the Head Guarding the Body with Right, Head and Upper Body Inclined Backward
from Straight Left Lead for the Chin Keeping in Position to Land Before
Opponent Can Recover, Recovering after Backward Incline with Quick Left Lead
for Head, Right Cross-counter to Head Blocking Right with Left Hand, Right
Counter to Body Slight Duck from Left Lead for the Head, Left Hand and Arm
Passing Between Opponent's Right Arm and Body, Blocking Left Lead for the Head
with Left Glove Open Leading Right to Body, Blocking Left Lead to Body with
Right Leading Left for Head BEing Blocked with Right,
Side-step to Right Ducking Left Lead for the Head Landing Left Swing to Body,
Blocking a Rush, Blocking Left Lead for the Head..., Missing Left Lead for Head
Blocking Right Body..., etc., etc., etc. Illustrated throughout. RARE $200
* Wood,Peter 'A Clenched Fist. The
Making of a Golden Glove Champion' 2007 VG+ $15
* World Boxing Council 'W.B.C. Rings Officials Guide' 1983 65 pages. VG
$15
* Wright, J. Murray 'Boxing at a Glance. With Bird's Eye Illustrations'
1922 2nd revised edition. 26 pages of text plus another 68 pages of overhead
drawings and descriptions, as well as an index. Missing original covers, else
good conditon. $50
* Wynne,Hugh 'Leather Socking Tales' 1947 1st
ed. 77 pages. Excellent $75 (need to confirm still have). Another VG with mylar
covered covers. Name of longtime Australian collector Will O'Loughlin written
on inside cover $60.
Y
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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
* Young, A.S. 'Sonny Liston. The Champ Nobody Wanted' 1963. 224-pages.
Ex-Library. Library pocket inside rear cover, else no library markings. Good
$35.
Z
* Zang,David 'Sports Wars, Athletes in the Age of Aquarius'
Uncorrected proof. 2001 VG $10
* 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