The Fen Tiger by Bob Lonkhurst, First Edition (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. signed "to Connor lots of luck Dave Boy Green", biography of boxerfrom Cambridgeshire, illustrated, clean, tight, bright copy. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition UK hardback, 2004 BL Associates. The book is in fine condition, the dustjacket is in fine condition.

Hardcover / Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 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 DAVE 'BOY' GREEN to 'Nipper' Read. F. in Nr. F. dw. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage if shipped overseas.

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).

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.

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: 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).

Foreword By Sugar Ray Leonard. Illustrated. (illustrator). Fine in a fine d/j. Tall 8vo., black cloth in dust jacket; 528 pages First Edition. Signed inscription from Green "Best wishes, David Boy Green, 2005" on the front endpaper. Also signed by the author, "Bob Lonkhurst,2005" on the front pastedown. David Robert Green, better known as Dave Boy Green, is a former British professional boxer who competed from 1974 to 1981. He challenged twice for the WBC welterweight title; first in 1977 against Carlos Palomino and again in 1980 against Sugar Ray Leonard. At a regional level, he held the British and European super-lightweight titles in 1976, becoming the first British fighter to hold the latter, and the European welterweight title in 1979. At regional level, he held the British and European super-lightweight titles in 1976, becoming the first British fighter to hold the latter, and the European welterweight title in 1979.