Bob Lonkhurst (50 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Hardcover / Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Hardback. SIGNED. Foreword by Reg Gutteridge. Tommy Farr was one of Britain's most respected sportsmen, and was arguably the finest heavyweight British boxer of all time. A man of true courage, his life story is inspiring. From the extreme poverty of his childhood in the Rhondda Valley when he peddled goods from a handcart, to the glory days in the boxing ring when he fought the great Joe Louis, his life was a battle. He left the mines and the fairground boxing booths to seek his fortune in London and there he had to fight to get fights. Never forgetting his Welsh roots, he went on to enjoy the high life in pre-war London and New York, where he mixed with other celebrities and was mobbed by fans. But then, after his retirement to Brighton, he faced bankruptcy from property ventures and betting businesses until, at the age of 37, he was forced into an astonishing comeback to support his beloved family. Meticulously researched and told with insight and affection, this book is compelling reading and includes superb descriptions of the epic contests between the wars which evoke all the drama of the boxing ring. Illus., Bibliog. and Appendix. 353pp. 8vo. h/back. From the library of the legendary Scotland Yard detective, the late Leonard 'Nipper' Read, who was Chair then President of the British Boxing Board of Control. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR to 'Nipper' Read. F. in Nr. F. dw. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage if shipped overseas. signed and inscribed by author.

hardcover. Condition: Collectible; Very Good. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Signed. Good condition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with light wear.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Tommy Farr was one of Britain's most respected sportsmen. From the extreme poverty of his childhood in the Rhondda Valley to the glory days in the boxing ring when he fought the great Joe Louis, his life was a battle. 352pp with black and white plates. Inscribed and signed by the author. Signed by Author(s).

hardcover. Condition: Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine jacket.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. 2004. First Published. 328 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Contains black and white illustrations. Author's signature to fep. Book has a slight smoky odour. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Boards are slightly bowed. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.

Condition: Good. 2004. First Edition. 328 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over paper covered boards. Signed by Dave Boy Green, subject of book. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. Small inscriptions and neat labels may be present. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.

8vo. First edition. ppXIX(1)328(4) with monochrome photo sections, and amateur & professional fighting records. Hardback / hard cover: black boards, backstrip titled in gilt. Near FINE copy in near FINE unclipped dust jacket. Inscribed "Lots of Luck Dave 'Boy' Green 2008" on front flyleaf.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Biography of the great Welsh heavyweight. Large 8vo. 352pp. A fine copy in dust jacket. From our large stock of boxing books and publications.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Signed by the subject, Dave "Boy" Green.The story of a welterweight championof the 1970s and loca lhero from Chatteris. Foreword by Sugar Ray Leonard. 8vo. xix, 328pp. Fine in fine d-w.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Content is clean with a slight tone,

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Inscribed by both the author and Dave 'Boy' Green. Dustwrapper is protected. Inscribed by Author(s).

Condition: Very Good. 2002. First Published. 295 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over grey cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the SUBJECT with dedication to front free end paper. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Signed first edition. With dust jacket. Signed. Photograph available on request.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. Inscribed by both the author and Terry Spinks. Dustwrapper is protected. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover / Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED. Foreword by Sugar Ray Leonard. Dave 'Boy' Green was one of the most exciting British boxers of the previous 30yrs. After an amateur career of over 100 fights, he turned professional in 1974 under the guidance of Andy Smith, and within 2yrs captured the British and European light-welterweight titles. Born at Chatteris in the heart of the Fenland region of Cambridgeshire, Green was a throw-back to the days of another local favourite, Eric Boon. Inspired and encouraged by the former lightweight champion, he thrilled packed arenas with his aggresssive, two-fisted brand of fighting, and burst onto the scene at a time when Fenland folk were desperate for a big sporting hero. In 1977, at the peak of his career, Dave fought magnificently against world champion Carlos Palomino, only to be knocked out in the 11th round with the fight in the balance. Undeterred, he re-grouped, won the European welterweight title, and in 1980 again unsuccessfully challenged for the world title, this time in the United States against American superstar, Sugar Ray Leonard. Although Green had a magnificent ring career, this book is not just about boxing. It is an insight into the life of a man brought up in a humble farming community, who through sheer hard work, also became a highly successful businessman and provided a wonderful life-style for his family. Illus. + Appendix. 328pp. 8vo. h/back. From the library of the legendary Scotland Yard detective, the late Leonard 'Nipper' Read, who was Chair then President of the British Boxing Board of Control. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY BOTH THE AUTHOR AND DAVE 'BOY' GREEN to 'Nipper' Read. (see images). F. in Vg+ dw. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage if shipped overseas. signed and inscribed by author.

Hardcover / Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Hardback. PRESENTATION COPY. A Boxing biography of the British featherweight champion and Olympic Gold Medallist Terry Spinks. Despite having retired from boxing almost 40 years previously, Terry Spinks remained one of the sport's most popular personalities. His story, however, is not just about success. It is also one of failure, sadness and emotion. In fact his life had been a roller-coaster ride. He took up boxing at the age of 9, and in an amateur career of 200 contests, won Schoolboy and ABA championships, and boxed for England on 5 occasions. The pinnacle of his career was in 1956 when he won a gold medal at the Melbourne Olympics. During a successful professional career, he won the British Featherweight championship, but after retiring from the ring in 1962, disaster struck. In the years which followed he had to cope with the pressures of failed business ventures and bankruptcy. An addiction to gambling seriously affected his life-style and family well-being. Although he returned to boxing to train the South Korean team for the 1972 Olympics, and later became a successful professional trainer, disaster struck again. Two failed marriages were followed by serious illness which he was fortunate to survive. Only the love, patience and caring of his cousin Rosemary carried him through. Told with warmth, affection and emotion, this is an enthralling insight into the life of a man who grew up on the streets of Canning Town. Illus., Bibliog. + Appendix. 295pp. 8vo. h/back. F. in F. dw. From the library of the legendary Scotland Yard detective, the late Leonard 'Nipper' Read, who was Chair then President of the British Boxing Board of Control. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR to 'Nipper' Read. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage if shipped overseas. signed and inscribed by author.

Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Boxing biography of Dave 'Boy' Green, the British welterweight champion. 8vo. 328pp. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed. Very good. Signed and dedicated on fly-leaf by Green to fellow boxer Ken Wittey. Also signed and dedicated on the front pastedown by the author - "To Ken, A great fighter & friend .".

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 295 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Minimal marking to the closed page edges. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs to the cover edges, not price clipped. Double SIGNED to the front free end paper 'To Ron Topper with Best Wishes Terry Spinks M. B. E.' and 'To Ron Kind regards Bob Lonkhurst'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954027116 SPORT [Boxing].

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book is unsigned but autograph letter, signed laid in. xviii, 229 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates; illustrations, facsimiles, portraits. Previous owner's sticker. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Boldly signed and inscribed by Dave "Boy" Green, dated 2005. Two autograph letters, signed by Bob Lonkhurst, laid in. Letters are to the previous owner, establishing provenance of the Green signature. Dust jacket is shelfworn and spine-sunned. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. xvii, 396 pages; illustrations, portraits. VG in VG DJ. Book is not signed but autograph letter, signed, laid in. Letter is one leaf, two sides, dated 2012, in which Lonkhurst discusses forthcoming works, among other things. Signed by Author(s).

First edition. DW. Signed by author to title page, "Best Wishes Bob Lonkhurst." Illustrated. Fine in wrapper that is creased along top edge. A nice fresh copy. ISBN: 0954027108.