EGAN, PIERCE
Boxiana; or, Sketches of Ancient and Modern Pugilism from the Days of the Renowned Broughton and Slack to the Championship of Cribb. 5 Volume Set
London: Sherwood, Jones & Co; George Virtue, 1823. First Edition thus. Black hardback leather cover. 250mm x 160mm (10" x 6"). viii, 497pp; viii, 580pp; xvi, 666pp; viii, 794pp; viii, 640pp + plates. 73 b/w plates (4 folding). Published 1823 - 1829. Volumes I & II original series (Sherwood Jones 1823-4); Volumes I, II & III New Series (George Virtue 1829).. G : in good condition. Modern binding. Some foxing, occasionally severe .
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Keywords: Boxing 1750 - 1850 Antiquarian