Egan (Pierce). Boxiana or Sketches of Ancient and Modern Pugilism.

5 volumi stampati tra il 1818 e il 1821.

In 8vo. Bellissima legatura in pieno vitello nocciola con ricca decorazione al dorso. Esemplare in perfetto stato.  49 ritratti incisi dei combattenti a mani nude dell’epoca (inclusi frontespizi e 4 tavole pieghevoli). Ex libris in marocchino rosso di W. A. ​​​​Foyle e di Beeleigh Abbey al contropiatto superiore.

Provenienza: W. A. ​​Foyle, di Beeleigh Abbey.

8vo. First and Second Series, 5 volumes, 1818-1821, additional engraved title to initial volume, 49 engraved portraits of the bare-knuckle fighters of the day (including frontispieces and 4 folding plates), few woodcut illustrations, red morocco bookplate of W. A. Foyle, of Beeleigh Abbey to upper pastedown, top edge gilt remainder untrimmed, uniform 20th-century tan calf by Riviere & Son, spines with elaborate gilt decoration with contrasting crimson and green morocco labels.

Provenance: W. A. Foyle, of Beeleigh Abbey.

Euro 5.500