1888 Art of Boxing SPORTS Pugilism Edwards Exercise

1888 Art of Boxing SPORTS Pugilism Edwards Exercise Amateur Health Fitness Diet

The mid-19th century book, ‘Art of Boxing,’ is a scarce and early manual to the art and science of boxing as well as how to train to box, by William Edwards. Edwards ‘Art of Boxing’ includes:

Breakfast diet

Swinging clubs

Dumb bell exercise

The ring

Ducking

Guards

Countering

Body-blows

Upper cuts

American fair pay rules

Definition of an amateur

Illustrated with 26 drawings from instantaneous photographs and short sketches of Billy Edwards and Arthur Chambers.

Item number: #8764

Price: $399

EDWARDS, William

Art of boxing and science of self-defense, together with a manual of training.

New York, Excelsior Publishing House, MDCCCLXXXVIII. [1888]. First Edition.

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

[3], 4-10, [2], 31-111, [3 ads]

26 illustrations

Language: English

Binding: Softcover; tight & secure

Size: ~7.25in X 5in (18cm x 13cm)

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8764
Condition Report: Excellent.