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"Terrible Terry" The Brooklyn Terror: The Life and Battles of Terry McGovern
by Nat Fleischer
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: C. J. O'Brien, Inc., 1943 . First edition. Paperback. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". None. An uncommon, first edition of this biographical work presenting the life of American professional boxer, "Terrible Terry" McGovern. First edition. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial wraps. This biographical work surrounds the life and battles of American boxer, Terry McGovern, who was known as "Terrible Terry", the Brooklyn Terror. Managed by Sam Harris, McGovern held the World Bantamweight and Featherweight Championships, with the majority of his wins being due to the astonishing power of his knockout punch.Written by American author, Nat Fleischer, who was known for his fervent interest in American boxing.Illustrated with a number of vignettes throughout. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial wraps. Externally, excellent, with light shelf wear and a little rubbing to the spine. Slight sunning to the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with an ink inscription dated 1944 to the verso of the title page and the occasional phrase underlined by a previous owner. Very Good Indeed
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 901Q28
- Title
- "Terrible Terry" The Brooklyn Terror: The Life and Battles of Terry McGovern
- Author
- Nat Fleischer
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- C. J. O'Brien, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1943
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Terrible Terry Terry McGovern Nat Fleischer boxing Terry McGovern brooklyn terror
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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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- Pictorial Wraps
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- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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