Godfrey (Captain John). A Treatise Upon the Useful Science of Defence, Connecting the Small and Back-Sword, and shewing the Affinity between them. Likewise Endeavouring to weed the Art of those superfluous, unmeaning Practices which over-run it... also An Examination into the Performances of the most Noted Masters of the Back-Sword... with Some Observations upon Boxing, and the Characters of the most able Boxers within the Author's Time. 1st edition, printed for the Author, by T. Gardner, 1747, engraved head and tail-pieces, first and final leaves toned (title a trifle chipped at fore-edge), armorial bookplate on front pastedown, red sprinkled edges, modern tan calf, gilt lettered leather spine label, small faint superficial scratch on lower cover, 4to Scarce text on fencing, which also contains the first significant discussion of the skills required in boxing and a description of some of the renowned boxers of the day. Describing the basic principles of armed and unarmed combat Godfrey tells how the champions of his day fought with swords, sticks and fists. Godfrey himself was an intrepid pupil of James Figg (1684-1734), the first English bare-knuckle boxing champion, generally regarded the father of modern boxing. (1)
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BOXING: A printed 8vo menu for a Press Luncheon held in honour of Jack Dempsey ('World's Heavyweight Champion and Star of Universal's “Fight & Win” Films') hosted by the European Motion Picture Co. Ltd., in the Abraham Lincoln Room of the Savoy Hotel, 18th May 1925, individually signed by various individuals in attendance including Jack Dempsey (1895-1983, American Boxer, World Heavyweight Champion 1919-26) and his wife Estelle Taylor (1894-1958, American Actress, wife of Dempsey from 1925-31), Frank Moran (1887-1967, American Boxer who fought twice for the World Heavyweight Championship, and later became a film actor), Jimmy Wilde (1892-1969, Welsh Boxer, World Flyweight Champion 1916-23), Bombardier Billy Wells (1889-1967, English Boxer, British and British Empire Heavyweight Champion 1911-19), Gilbert Frankau (1884-1952, British Novelist) and Carl Brisson (1893-1958, Danish Actor & Singer who starred in Alfred Hitchcock's film The Ring). All have signed with their names alone, Dempsey and Wilde in fountain pen inks and the others in bold pencil. A very lengthy, neat split to the vertical central fold and with some light age wear, otherwise about VG
ALI MUHAMMAD: (1942- ) American Boxer, World Heavyweight Champion. An excellent signed colour 10 x 8 photograph, the dramatic image depicting Ali standing in a full length pose in a boxing ring, his opponent Sonny Liston lying flat on the canvas before him, during their second meeting in Maine on 25th May 1965 in a fight for the World Heavyweight Championship. Signed ('Muhammad Ali AKA Cassius Clay') in bold silver ink to the image, additionally adding a lengthy quotation in his hand, 'Three time Heavy Weight Boxing Champion of the [world; here Ali has drawn a simple sketch of the earth] after me there will never be ANOTHER'. VG The second bout between Ali and Liston for the World Heavyweight title remains one of the quickest (and most controversial) bouts in history. As illustrated by the present image, Liston was knocked down in the first round and referee Jersey Joe Walcott stopped the fight at 2.12
'…a touch of senile decay will have affected me, and I shall have no control over my conversation…' DU MAURIER DAPHNE: (1907-1989) British Author. Large portion of an A.L.S., Daphne, twelve pages, (missing pages four and five), 8vo, 13 Rue Jessop, (although on the printed stationery of the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards, Mustapha Barracks, Alexandria), 29th December 1936, to Foy (Quiller-Couch). Du Maurier announces 'The socks are on my feet. The holly is at the mast-head of our galleon on the mantelpiece. The calendar is above the Guardsman's [her husband, Frederick Browning] desk….For all these things we send love and thanks' and writes of their 'very pleasant' Christmas, 'We were decked with Egyptian holly (an evergreen with scarlet berries, most effective) a bunch of mistletoe adorned the door, we had a real Christmas tree, and were given two turkeys! These last arrived three weeks before the feast, alive, and we were obliged to keep them in the strip of path behind the house and feed them until the day of execution. I don't think Mother would have approved, but what else could we do? We had a fine dinner, puds and pies complete, with the nice Prescotts in to help us eat it and pull crackers, and the Colonel of the Irish Guards and wife from Cairo. Boxing Day struck the usual ant-climax'. Du Maurier also playfully reflects on old age, following an illness suffered by her husband which she feels will recur throughout his life, 'in retirement at Fowey the old Colonel will be seen very red in the face on bended sticks being helped along….and everyone flying into shops at his approach. Miss Quiller-Couch in an East wind, bowed beneath scarlet umbrella, will have the same effect on the populace. I, as an elderly lady, will be milder of temper but possibly more embarrassing to meet than either of you, as a touch of senile decay will have affected me, and I shall have no control over my conversation. I shall stop total strangers in the street, and enquire their age.' The letter continues 'The poor Guardsman getting very doleful at my departure….I leave Port Said on January 16th' and concludes with an amusing anecdote, 'To finish up, here is a story for Father. We dined the other night at the Murray Grahams (I have kept the Xmas card!) after dinner our hostess sat down and played to us, with the usual deep breathings, swaying from side to side, and rolling of the eyes. When she had finished she rose with dazzling smile to dead silence. She turned to the Guardsman "And how did you like that?" "Not very much, quite frankly", replied the Guardsman, "I'm not very keen on classical music I'm afraid. Now, if you'd play something with a tune in it…" Mrs. Graham smiled pityingly, and faced the rest of her little audience. No one else spoke. And then from the back came the dry voice of a certain Dr. Gilmore. "I've decided my new hobby" said he "And what is that, Doctor, piano-playing?" enquired Mrs. Graham, with a renewal of dazzling smile. "No, the bag pipes" he said. There was an awful pause and then a rush of conversation, and everyone began talking of something else. The piano was closed and we had no more music….We have not seen Mrs. Graham since.' Du Maurier also writes a postscript expressing her distress at having just heard of General Poole's death and also enquiring of other mutual acquaintances. Some extremely light, very minor age wear, otherwise VG Foy Quiller-Couch - daughter of British writer Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863-1944), and a life-long friend of Du Maurier. Indeed, Du Maurier was accompanied by Foy Quiller-Couch when she became inspired with the storyline for her novel Jamaica Inn. In 1930 the two ladies were staying at Jamaica Inn and went riding on Bodmin Moor. They became lost in bad weather conditions and apparently sheltered for some time in a derelict cottage on the moor but were eventually led back to Jamaica Inn by their horses. Frederick Browning (1896-1965) British Lieutenant General of World War II, remembered for his important role with the First Allied Airborne Army during Operation Market Garden. Husband of Du Maurier from 1932.
BOXING: Selection of folio pages removed from the visitors book of The London Tavern at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London, each signed by various boxers comprising James J. Braddock (World Heavyweight Champion 1935-37; in bold pencil), Joe Louis (World Heavyweight Champion 1937-49; dated 21st October 1966), Floyd Patterson (World Heavyweight Champion 1956-59, 1960-62; dated 3rd November 1972) and Sugar Ray Robinson (World Welterweight Champion 1946-51, World Middleweight Champion 1951, 1951-52, 1955-57, 1957, 1958-60). The pages are mainly multiple signed and also include signatures of various other individuals, mainly entertainers, including Peter Lawford, Jerry Lewis, Curt Jurgens, Helen Shapiro, Petula Clark, David McCallum and Geoff Hurst etc. VG, 4
Roy Jones Jnr autographed boxing glove. Red Lonsdale full size boxing glove autographed by boxer Roy Jones Jnr - the only boxer in history to start his career as a light middleweight and go on to win a heavyweight title. Good condition. All signed items come with a Certificate of Authenticity and can be shipped worldwide.
Joe Calzaghe autographed boxing glove. Red Lonsdale full size boxing glove autographed by boxer Joe Calzaghe, former WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, Ring Magazine champion. Longest reigning Super-Middleweight world champion in history. BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2007. Good condition. All signed items come with a Certificate of Authenticity and can be shipped worldwide.
A Large Quantity Of Modern Toys, including Star Wars Interactive Talking Bank (3), Jar Jar Binks Wake Up System, Destroyer Droid Alarm Clock, Laser Tag Battle Set, Electronic Star Wars Figures, Bandai Star Trek Transporter, Shuttle Craft Goddard, Playmates U.S.S Enterprise, Imai Thunderbirds Kits (2), Character Options Dr Who Radio Controlled K9, Corgi Classics Mickey Keiley Boxing Set 31012, Lledo Showmans Range (2), Original Omnibus, Revell Apollo Lunar Spacecraft, Action Man and other items, in original boxes, G-E, boxes P-VG (qty)
PLAYERS, ARDATH, FRANKLYN, DAVEY & Co and others, Cricket Tennis & Golf Celebrities, British Defenders, Life in the Services, some large to include Scottish Gems and Winners on the Turf, Modern Armaments, Birds, Celebrities and photocards, silk ceramic factories, Boxing, loose and a set of extra large Speed, Land, Sea & Air and part From Screen to Stage (five boxes)
WW2 Gallantry Medal and Extensive Document Grouping of Major D C Hopson Royal Armoured Corps Attached No3 Commando and 1st Commando Brigade, Awarded the Military Cross for Gallantry during the Normandy Landings (D-Day) and the Distinguished Service Order for Actions at the Battle of Esseller Forest 1945, consisting of refurbished GVIR DSO in silver gilt and enamel with replaced un-dated top mount bar, Military Cross GVIR with the reverse officially dated 1945 and engraved to the centre “MAJOR D C HOPSON”, 1939-45 star, Africa star, Italy star, France & Germany star and 1939-45 War medal. Medals have been modern swing mounted with a mixture of original and reproduction ribbons, stars also do not appear to match in colouring. Bronze boxing medal engraved to the reverse “3 CDO Inter Coy 1943 D.C.H” and another larger boxing medallion with badge of the Seaforth Highlanders and engraved “Lt D HOPSON RU 1941”. Two cloth formation signs for British Troops in France. The paperwork archive that accompanies the medals consists of various typed reports of operations taking place in 1945 with reconnaissance reports and instructions of the objectives needed to be achieved in the operation, GQ Parachute Company framed certificate dated 1946 awarded to Major D C Hopson DSO MC, four black and white press photographs of North West Europe interest, six HQ 21st Army Group report folders with maps and plans of operations taken place including the Report on River Weser (text & plans), part 1 of Ems-Weser Elbe Canal, Report on East Frisian Waterways, Report on River Ems (text & plans). Some other larger maps, manual and three photographs taken after the liberation of Belsen concentration camp. ** Major Hopson served with Royal Armoured Corps attached to No3 Commando in Italy and was wounded several times and mentioned in despatches for gallantry during the campaign. The unit was brought back to the UK to prepare for Operation Overlord (D-Day). No3 Commando landed as part of the 1st Special Service Brigade on the morning of 6th June 1944 at Sword Beach, with the objective of linking up with the 6th Airborne division. His recommendation for The Military Cross is as follows “Since the time of landing in Normandy on 6th June 1944 this officer had shown the same determination and gallantry and coolness when under fire which he had already shown in Agonone, Sicily and in Termoli, Italy, on 14th July 1943 and 5th October 1943. On the 6th June 1944 when the 2nd i/c was wounded bringing the unit forward, Major Hopson took charge and led the troops across the bridges Benouville with great speed and skill, and with slight casualties. Subsequently, although wounded in the head when the self-propelled gun in which he was operating struck a mine, he insited on proceeding out with another self-propelled gun and completing his task. On the occasion of the attack at Breville he performed invaluable service by leading tanks up to the forward positions which the commanders had not had time to recce. Several times during heavy shelling of the units FDL’s he again showed great courage and coolness in directing the bringing to shelter of the wounded although he himself was again slightly wounded. His service with this unit has always been an example of courage, coolness and efficiency and an inspiration to his fellow officers and men.” Originally recommended for the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) this was downgraded to a Military Cross, appearing in the London Gazette 1st March 1945. ** Continuing to serve with the unit throughout the campaign in North West Europe, he was again involved in heavy fighting during the crossing of the Rhine during Operation Plunder. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry during this time, the recommendation for the award is as follows, “Since Jan 45 Major Hopson has been Brigade Major of the First Cdo Bde, and has taken an active part in all operations since that time. He crossed in the first wave both in the Battle of the Rhine and the Weser crossing. In the Battle of Esseller Forest he particularly distinguished himself. The Brigade encountered a strong Kriegsmarine Fusilier force of three battalions, two companies of SS troops and a detatchment of SP guns. The Brigade consolidation area was in the form of a tight bridgehead over the river Aller, which was of the greatest importance to 11 Armd Division. At about 1130 hrs on 11 Apr 45 the Brigade was heavily counter attacked from three sides. Bde HQ was under mortar and small arms fire and several officers and men were killed by sniping. Physical contact with units was impossible. Major Hopson was in a slit trench with a No.22 wireless set and was very much exposed from one flank to enemy fire. Nevertheless during the whole battle when vital messages were being sent, Major Hopson continually exposed himself to fire in order to ensure that there should be no fault or delay in the passing of the orders. The whole battle was a great success and the bridgehead consolidated, allowing 11 Armd Div to pass complete over the River Aller. Major Hopson complete disregard for his own safety, and his wholehearted devotion to duty materially contributed to the success of the operation. Both before and since that date Major Hopson has distinguished himself on every occasion the brigade has been in action, and has been an inspiration and an example to all members of the First Commando Brigade”. The award appeared in the London Gazette on 11th October 1945. ** We are of the opinion due to the construction of the medal bar, that the medals in this grouping have been made up by a collector / dealer to resemble the group of Major D C Hopson and is being sold as viewed. We would ask any potential bidders to view the item in person to make sure that they are happy with what they are buying. This Lot is not subject to return.
A collection of late 19th/early 20th century bronze sporting, horticultural and presentation medallions, to include cycling, boxing, amateur athletics, Hannover poultry show 1926, Science and Art, Essex Agricultural Society, Lymington Jubilee celebrations 1887, Edward VII visit to Cardiff, Royal Horticultural Society 'Best Collection of Plants' award 1890, affiliated societies, and two 'Lusitania' propaganda medals (13)
1930's AD. Sets comprising: 'Boxing Personalities' (1938; 50, complete, numbers 27, 40 scruffy); 'Association Footballers' (1938, 1st series; 50; complete, folds to 6, 30) and 'Cricketers 1934' (1935; 50; complete"). Property of a Harwich, Essex, Uk collector; by inheritance. 110 grams total, cards 66 x 35mm (2 1/2 x 1 1/2"). [3, No Reserve] Fine condition, few marks.
Collection of football and cricket annuals, football the greater quantity and dating from 1930s to early 1970s including Official F.A. Yearbooks, Hills Sporting News, News Chronicle, Littlewoods and others; cricket, News Chronicle 1930s through to the 1950s, also an Australian 1948 Tour brochure; the lot also including a Brentford FC handbook 1937-38, a Stretham v Wembley Lions ice hockey programme 16th February 1939; and five albums of cigarette cards, 1930s subject matter comprising football, cricket, boxing, cycling and motor cars (a qty.)
Rare and important 1743 broadside publishing the first codified set of Rules of Boxing formulated by John Broughton that governed the sport until 1838, 20 by 15in. printed on heavy stock paper with hand coloured vignettes of boxing matches, the central picture titled THE RING, the text beneath headed RULES, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL BATTLES ON THE STAGE, AS AGREED BY SEVERAL GENTLEMEN AT BROUGHTON'S AMPHITHEATRE, TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD, AUGUST 16, 1743, then printed with the seven original rules of boxing, overall in good presentable condition, following professional restoration work carried out some time ago In the 18th Century boxing evolved in London in the form of bare-knuckle prizefights in which the contestants fought for money and the spectators made wagers on the outcome. The first boxer to be recognised as a Heavyweight Champion was James Figg in 1719. In 1743 a later Champion, John Broughton, formulated a set of Rules codifying some practices and eliminating others, such as hitting opponents when they are down or seizing opponents by the hair. 'Broughton's Rules' governed boxing for nearly a century until 1838 when the 'Original London Prize Ring Rules', based on those of Broughton, were devised. Modifications known as the 'Revised London Prize Ring Rules' were drawn up in 1853 and they controlled the sport until the end of the 19th Century, when the 'Queensberry Rules' came into use. These Rules were drafted in 1857 by a boxer, John Graham Chambers, under the auspices of John Sholto Douglas, 8th Marquis of Queensberry. Emphasising boxing skill rather than wrestling and agility over strength, the Queensberry Rules helped to undo the popular image of boxing as a savage, brutal brawl. The new Rules prohibited bare-fisted fighting, wrestling, hugging, hitting opponents while they are helpless and fighting to the finish. Under the 'Broughton Rules' a downed man was allowed 30 seconds to square off at a distance of 1 yard from the opponent, aided by handlers if necessary. If the boxer failed to square off, the fighter was considered beaten. Under the 'London Prize Ring Rules' the boxer had to reach scratch (a mark located in the middle of the ring) unaided within 8 seconds after the 30-second time lapse; and a round ended when a boxer went down. Under the 'Queensberry Rules', matches were divided into 3 minute rounds with 1 minute intervals of rest between them. A contestant who remained down, either recumbent or on one knee, after 10 seconds lost the match. The Rules also stipulated that matches be conducted in a roped-in square, called a ring, measuring 24ft. on a side. The last bare-knuckle Heavyweight Champion was the American John L. Sullivan, who fought and won the last sanctioned bare-knuckle fight in 1889 against Jake Kilrain. Fighting with gloves under the Queensberry Rules, the popular Sullivan lost the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship to James J. Corbett in New Orleans, Louisiana on 7th September 1892. The Queensberry Rules have remained the code governing the conduct of professional boxing till this day.
A 19th century American boxing poster promoting the appearance of Herbert A. Slade the Maori Champion Heavy Weight Pugilist at the Opera House, undated other than 'Wednesday evening February 28', probably connected to Slade's exhibition tour of the USA with John L. Sullivan, the Opera House probably the one in Ogden, Utah, a lithograph from a photography by John Wood, New York, printed by H.A. Thomas, New York , this poster hung in Bill's Gay Nineties Restaurant, a New York City landmark, for many years, age toning and staining, damages professionally restored, framed & glazed, 75 by 56cm., 29 1/2 by 22in. Herbert Augustus Slade (1851-1913), also known as "Maori" Slade. He was a New Zealand boxer of Irish and Maori descent, who fought many of the leading heavyweights of his era including Joe Coburn, Jem Mace and Charlie Mitchell. He challenged John L. Sullivan for the heavyweight championship of the world at Madison Square Garden, New York, on 6 August 1883. Sullivan won in the third round. Given the issues of race in America at the time it was most unusual for a native person to be allowed to fight for the championship. Indeed, it was the first such match featuring a non-white contender. Slade later went on an exhibition tour with Sullivan and settled in the United States. He died in Utah in 1913. Slade may be considered New Zealand's first international sports personality, and has been inducted into the Maori Sports Hall of Fame.
A collection of 15 lantern slides of boxing champions, from the bare knuckle and early gloved eras, subjects including Sam Langford, Les Darcy, Tommy Burns, Tom Heeney, Willie Lewis. Jack Johnson, John L. Sullivan, James J.Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Battling Nelson and others, one with publisher's label for The Walturdaw Co. Ltd., London, six examples colour tinted, 1 badly cracked
A boxing belt presented to R.C. Smerdon of L.H. Boxing Club in 1911, in original case of H. Sparrow, Jeweller, The Green, Richmond, Surrey, the purple velvet belt with gilt brading and decoration and 'jewelling', with central gilt and silvered metal roundel of boxers above the presentation plaque, 104cm., 41in.
A Golden Gloves 1933 lightweight runner-up belt awarded to Ernie Smith of Ireland after defeat to Eddie Ward of the United States, gilt-metal clasp and buckle with enamel stars & stripes & Irish tricolor flags, central boxing scene and inscribed INTERNATIONAL GOLDEN GLOVES, UNITED STATES vs IRELAND, LIGHTWEIGHT, RUNNER-UP, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 1933, red, white & blue belt with clasp diamond inset, with its red, white and blue belt The Golden Gloves was an international amateur boxing tournament inaugurated in 1931 between the USA and European boxers. In 1933 The Irish Free State sent a team including the lightweight Ernie Smith to Chicago for the tournament. He was a blacksmith by trade iat Kennan and Sons in Dublin and Smith trained at St Andrews Boxing Club in the Irish capital It was Smith's second successive visit to the USA having been part of the Irish boxing team at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games where he was defeated by the eventual Argentine gold medal winner in the featherweight division Carmelo Robledo. At the time of the Golden Gloves tournament Smith had already notched up 126 career victories, 49 by k.o.
A London 1908 Olympic Games bronze prize medal awarded to the British heavyweight boxer Frederick Parks, bronze, designed by Bertram MacKennal, the obverse with two young women crowning a victorious athlete with a laurel wreath, the reverse with St. George, patron Saint of England, slaying the dragon, the edge inscribed THIRD PRIZE, HEAVY WEIGHT BOXING, in original fitted case stamped gilt OLYMPIC GAMES, THIRD PRIZE, HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING, LONDON, 1908; sold together with a brooch from Parks Collection with a 1908 dated coin & portrait of King Edward VII (2) Frederick Mostyn Parks (1885-1945) won the bronze medal in the heavyweight division of the London 1908 Olympic Games. Parks lost his semi-final to fellow British boxer Sydney Evans. Frederick's older brother Frank was also a successful amateur boxer whose career included fights in America. Both brothers were fellow member of the Polytechnic Boxing Club.
11 boxing programmes, Harvey v Neusel 26.11.34, Petersen v Neusel 4.2.35, Phillips v Wenstob/Foord v Strickland 8.10.35, Loughran v Strickland/Palmer v Wenstob/Lazer v Baines (2 copies), Petersen v Harvey 29.1.36, Lewis v Harvey 9.11.36, Lynch v Montana 19.1.37, Doyle v Levinsky/Phillips v McAvoy 27.4.37, Neusel v Strickland 19.10.37, & Moore v Pompey 5.6.56, in excellent condition
Vintage boxing memorabilia, comprising: a wall mounting board for a Freddie Mills Junior Trainer punch bag; two pairs of vintage junior size red leather boxing gloves; a small silver plated boxing figurine trophy; two old boxing medals, framed & glazed, unexamined accordingly but one appearing to be in gold and enamel, the other bronze; and a pair of framed continental silver medal plaques featuring boxers in the ring (9 pieces)
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