Author: MILES, HENRY DOWNES (1806-1889)
Title: Pugilistica : the history of British boxing containing lives of the most celebrated pugilists; full reports of their battles from contemporary newspapers, with authentic portraits, personal anecdotes, and sketches.. - Complete in 3 Volumes ...patrons of the prize ring, forming a complete history of the ring from Fig and Broughton, 1719-40, to the last championship battle between King and Heenan, in December 1863
Description: Edinburgh : J. Grant 1906 1906. First Edition. Very good copies all in the original gilt-blocked. decorated cloth. Spine bands very slightly dulled and toned as with age. An uncommonly good example of a now-scarce set complete; corners sharp with an overall tight. bright and clean impression.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; Physical description; 3 v. (xvi. 507; 538. 6; 528. 6 p.) : ill. ports. (part double) plates. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Boxing - Pugilism - Biography - History.Weight in Kg appr.:

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