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1839réf. 54857NY:: Jemima M. Mason. Very Good. 1839. Hardcover. American edition - Volume IX. Octavo half bound in black leather and marbled boards gilt lettering and raised bands along spine double columns. Moderate shelf wear and aging else very good. Binding is solid.; 858 pages . Jemima M. Mason, hardcover books
1904réf. 91632NY:: Century Co. Good. 1904. Hardcover. Contains parts of Jack London's THE SEA-WOLF and the concluding parts of Edith Wharton's ITALIAN VILLAS AND THEIR GARDENS which includes five color plates by Maxfield Parrish among many other illustrations. First edition thus. Large thick octavo half bound in burgundy leather raised bands and gilt lettering on the spine marbled boards and endpapers. Shelf worn repaired at the hinges else good. ; 980 pages . Century Co., hardcover books
1852réf. 91603NY:: Harper & Brothers. Good. 1852. Hardcover. B001L49Q72 . Illustrated with engravings. First edition thus. Thick quarto bound in decorated brown cloth with gilt lettering marbled endpapers. Worn and frayed at the spine ends and corners chipped corners to endpapers previous owner's name on title page occasional foxing throughout text block else good. ; 864 pages . Harper & Brothers, hardcover books
1851réf. 91604NY:: Harper & Brothers. Good. 1851. Hardcover. B00LU5XE98 . Contributions include the first appearance of any part of Melville's MOBY DICK - "The Town-Ho's Story" Chapter 54 of the novel. Illustrated with 171 engravings. First edition thus. Thick quarto bound in decorated brown cloth with gilt lettering marbled endpapers. Worn and frayed at the spine ends and corners previous owner's name on front endpage and title page occasional foxing throughout text block else good. ; 864 pages . Harper & Brothers, hardcover books
1903réf. 51872NY:: Century Co. Good. 1903. Hardcover. Seven color plates by Maxfield Parrish four color plates by Howard Pyle four color plates by Charles R. Knight and four color plates by Frank Wilbert Stokes among many other illustrations. All plates are well preserved. First edition thus. Large thick octavo half bound in black leather with marbled boards. The spine portion of the leather binding is almost completely worn away edge worn as well else good. Binding is solid. ; 964 pages . Century Co., hardcover books
1953réf. 1064234to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some archival tape repairs to spine slight darkening to covers normal aging and browning; about very good overall. This issue contains Nat Fleiischer's ratings of top heavyweights. He rates Jack Johnson as the best all round heavy in history up to that point. He gave the honor of best puncher to Bob Fitzsimmons. While there is an article on current heavyweights this issue contains a lot of historical coverage including stuff on Benny Lenard Primo Carnera and the Durable Dane. Also some coverage of a recent Don Cockell fight. The Ring Inc., books
1954réf. 1064244to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some archival tape repairs to spine slight darkening to covers cover partially detached along spine but still together a couple of chips near spine not affecting text or images normal aging and browning; good or better overall. In this issue of Ring magazine the cover story raises questions about Bobo Olson's alleged fear of Kid Gavilan. Another article names Ezzard Charles as fighter of the month. Also included is an article about the young fighter Floyd Paterson future heavyweight Champ. The Ring Inc., books
1956réf. 1050854to magazine glossy covers illustrated 66 pp. Old tape repairs to spine some edgewear and a few chips normal aging and browning; otherwise good. This issue includes a feature article on Floyd Patterson’s rise through the heavyweight ranks and his recent win over Hurricane Jackson. Another article covers the upcoming middleweight bout between Sugar Ray Robinson and Gene Fullmer. The Ring Inc. books
1956réf. 1050864to magazine glossy covers illustrated 66 pp. Archival tape repair to spine some minor edgewear covers generally bright and clean letter A on front cover normal aging and browning; otherwise about very good. This issue includes a feature article on how former champ Jack Dempsey feels about current heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano. This issue also incudes an article on the Basilio – Saxton fight and a tribute to Sam Langford the legendary "Negro" fighter from the early days of the 20th century. The Ring Inc. books
1949réf. 1050814to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Archival tape repair to top cover some spine and edgewear some margin tears normal aging and browning; otherwise about very good. A feature article names Ike Williams as fighter of the year and Marcel Cerdan victory over Tong Zale is named fight of the year. Also another article names Rocky Castellani as rookie of the year. The Ring Inc. books
réf. 1050824to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Tape repairs to spine a couple of loose pages some darkening to covers browning and aging to contents; otherwise good. This issue includes an article on Rocky Graziano’s problems with AWOL charges which cost him his boxing license in some states. Another article covers the highlights of Joe Louis’ boxing career. The Ring Inc. books
1952réf. 1050834to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some edgewear covers bright and clean contents with slight aging and browning; otherwise very good plus. The issue includes an article on Japanese boxers invading the fight scene. There is also an article on heavyweight champ Jersey Joe Walcott and a report on Sugar Ray Robinson. The Ring Inc. books
réf. 1050754to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. A few minor nicks to spine and edges normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. This issue includes an article on the impact of TV on Boxing. This issue also includes a feature article on the career of John L. Sullivan and an article on the light heavyweight division. The Ring Inc. books
1956réf. 1050764to magazine glossy covers illustrated 66 pp. Spine small split on bottom slight darkening to covers but still bright and clean normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. This issue contains a feature article on the rumored fixed fight between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard. Many years after the fight Jonson claims he took a dive against Willard and this has been debated for decades. The issue also contains an article on newly elected boxing hall if famers. The Ring Inc. books
1956réf. 1050774to magazine glossy covers illustrated 66 pp. Contents complete but missing back cover tape repairs to spine some margin tears minor edgewear normal aging and browning; otherwise good. The main feature article is about the retirement of heavyweight Champ Rocky Marciano. Marciano is the only heavyweight champ that retired undefeated and never lost a professional fight. Other articles cover Marciano’s career. Anither article reports on Italian-American fights Also included as a rebuttal to communist group claims that Negro fighters are exploited. The Ring Inc. books
1956réf. 1050784to magazine glossy covers illustrated 66 pp. Spine partially split some minor edgewear normal aging and browning otherwise very good. Includes a feature article on sports greats Marciano and DiMaggio which suggests they are the top Italian- American sports’ figures. Other articles report on Mexican Fighters and rookie of the year Bobby Murphy. The Ring Inc. books
1956réf. 1050794to magazine glossy covers illustrated 66 pp. Covers bright and clean normal aging and browning; otherwise very god plus. Includes a feature article on how Olympic boxing rules hurt American fighters since the style of American fighters is similar to the pros. European fighters are more accustomed to amateur rules. This issue also includes an article on Joe Jeannette one of the great Negro fighters from the early 20th century Another article reports on Irish-American fighters. The Ring Inc. books
1948réf. 1050734to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some minor edgewear and folds covers bright and clean normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. Feature article on the loss of American dominance in boxing citing the rise of some European boxers including Marcel Cerdan and Freddie Mills. Another article reports on the Marcel Cerdan vs. Tony Zale middleweight title fight with many pictures. There is also an article that addresses ring fatalities in the sport of boxing which includes a comment or two on deaths in football. The Ring Inc. books
1946réf. 1050744to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some minor edgewear and a couple of chips normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. This issue provides coverage of the Joe Louis and Tami Mauriello heavyweight title fight. Louis wins by KO in first round. Another feature article names Jake LaMotta as the leading contender for the middleweight crown. The Ring Inc. books
1956réf. 1050704to magazine glossy covers illustrated 66 pp. Slight darkening to covers but are bright and clean normal aging and browning; otherwise very good plus. This issue includes an article on the film "The Harder They Fall" which is loosely based on the career of Primo Carnera. There are also a couple articles on corruption in boxing and another on boxing on TV. The Ring Inc. books
1947réf. 1050714to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Tear through spine which goes through the margins of pages and top part of spine partially split but mostly sound normal aging and browning; otherwise about very good. This issue celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fitzsimmons – Corbett heavyweight championship fight. Fitzsimmons won the fight with his famous solar plexus punch in the 14th round. This issue also includes an article about the Joe Louis "good will’ fight tour. The Ring Inc. books
1950réf. 1050724to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Very slight darkening to covers some foxing at the edge of front cover still generally bright and clean but have an ink mark on Jeffries normal aging and browning to contents; otherwise very good. Excellent coverage of Lee Savold’s victory over Bruce Woodcock which made him a top heavyweight contender. Articles on Sugar Ray Robinson and Archie Moore are also included. The Ring Inc. books
1948réf. 1050694to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Covers have small archival tape repair along one edge some minor edgewear rear corner fold some aging and browning to contents; otherwise very good. Article debating the value of TV to the fight game. Some promoters were concerned; others felt it would help the sport. In the end it did not. Interesting article on Freddie Mills the recently crowned light-heavyweight champ. Another article by Jack Dempsey discusses the quality of ring talent in the late 1940s. The Ring Inc. books
1952réf. 1050684to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Covers with some darkening contents with normal browning and aging; overall very good. Feature articles on the end of Joe Louis’s career highlighting his recent defeat at the hands of Rocky Marciano. Another article reviews the career of Joe Louis. This issue also includes an article on Sugar Ray Robinson. The Ring Inc. books
réf. 1050674to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some very minor edgewear covers bright and clean normal aging and browning; overall very good plus. Feature article on the top middleweight contenders reflecting Sugar Ray Robinson’s retirement. Other articles include report on the Chuck Davey Kid Gavilan welterweight title fight and another article on newly crowned heavyweight champ Rock Marciano. The Ring Inc. books