Rings: On the Life and Family of a Southern Fighter
by Randolph Bates
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1992 . First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 9.5" by 6". Not Stated. The first edition of this fascinating insight into the life of American boxer, Collis Phillips and his family, written by Randolph Bates. First edition. Bound in the publisher's original quarter cloth with paper-covered boards, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. The debut novel of American author and lecturer, Randolph Bates. This biographical work tells the story of the life of American boxer and trainer, Collis Phillips, who faced many challenges througout his life, being a black boxer during the days of Jim Crow. Bates followed the life of Collis Phillips and his family for more than a decade to tell his story.Illustrated with a number of photographs. Bound in the publisher's original quarter cloth with paper-covered boards, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper is also excellent, with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Fine
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 901Q30
- Title
- Rings: On the Life and Family of a Southern Fighter
- Author
- Randolph Bates
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1992
- Size
- 9.5" by 6"
- Keywords
- Randolph Bates boxing pugilism Collis Phillips boxing
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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