- The Art of Sparring and Boxing: The Noble Art of Self-Defense without a Teacher

Detroit, Michigan , Johnson Smith and Company , 1941. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. A very scarce pamphlet demonstrating the art of sparring and boxing, with illustrations. The first edition of this very scarce pamphlet. Illustrated with practical in-text figures throughout that demonstrate the movements being described. Published by Johnson Smith and Company, a mail-order business established in 1914 by Alfred Johnson Smith. The company sold novelty items and gag gifts, as well as these 'Art of' pamphlets. This work discusses the knockout points of the body, proper stances, and boxing moves such as 'the kidney punch' and the left upper-cut. In the original wraps. Externally, very smart, with minimal edge wear and a couple small marks. Internally, firmly bound, with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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