Author: James Lambert Harte
Title: The Amazing Story of James J. Braddock
Description: Emmaus, PA, Rodale Press, 1938 . First edition. Cloth. A bright, first edition of James Lambert Harte's biographical work on boxing world heavyweight champion of the past, James J. Braddock. First edition, in the publisher's original purple cloth binding. Scarce. This biographical work tells the story of James J. Braddock, who was boxing heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937. Braddock's unique style involved a powerful right hand, an iron chin and impressive spoiling. His interesting story was adapted into a 2005 film starring Russell Crowe as the lead. Written by James Lambert Harte. With two photographic depictions of Braddock. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original purple cloth binding. Externally, very smart, with light bumping and rubbing to the extremities and head and tail of the spine. Slight fading to the spine. Light offsetting to endpapers. Front free endpaper has been clipped to the top right corner. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Boxing first edition James J. Braddock world heavyweight champion first edition illustrated scarce Not Stated


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