[Rarebooks] fs: Jack Dempsey, Idol of Fistiana, in dj

[Back Creek Books]

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(No. 9155 )  Fleischer, Nat (1887-1972). JACK DEMPSEY, THE IDOL OF FISTIANA: 
AN INTIMATE NARRATIVE WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS (THE RING ATHLETIC 
LIBRARY - BOOK NO. 12).
(New York): [Ring Pub. Co.], (1936). Revised edition, Hardcover, Octavo, x, 
157 pages, black & white photographic plates. Good in a worn dust jacket, 
Jacket in Mylar protector.
      Definitive early biography of Dempsey illustrated with many vintage 
photographs of the ring. Much on Dempsey's fights with Gene Tunney. In the 
chapter on Dempsey's development the Manassa Mauler recounts how he learned 
the value of body punching from Negro boxer John Lester Johnson in 1916. The 
author was the editor and publisher of The Ring magazine. Bound in orange 
paper over boards with illustration in black on upper board. Spine ends are 
chipped and bumped, corner tips have shallow bumps and are rubbed, there is 
a prior owner inscription and bookplate on front free endpaper. The dust 
jacket has edge chips and tears, lacks large pieces at the head and heel of 
spine, and has some mild soil. Still, the jacket is present, which is very 
uncommon.    $50.00
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