[Rarebooks] fs: Jack Dempsey - Idol of Fistiana

[Back Creek Books]

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We are pleased to offer:
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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 from the ring. Much on Dempsey's fights with Gene Tunney. In the 
chapter on his development Dempsey 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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