Bauman Rare Books Early 2020 Online Catalogue

P A S T I M E S B A U M A N R A R E B O O K S • E A R L Y 2 0 2 0 O N L I N E 235 ©2020 Bauman Rare Books www.baumanrarebooks.com 1-800-97-BAUMAN (1-800-972-2862) Inscribed By Heavyweight James “Gentleman Jim” Corbett, With A Laid-In Autograph Letter By Him CORBETT, James J. The Roar of the Crowd. The True Tale of the Rise and Fall of a Champion. Garden City, New York, 1926. Octavo, original red cloth. $1500. View on Website First edition of this autobiography of a world heavyweight champion, inscribed: “To my friend William Tebben with best regards. Jas J. Corbett. Bayside, N.Y. Aug 16/28.” Accompanied by a signed autograph letter from Corbett to the inscribee happily agreeing to sign this copy. “Originally published in 1925, The Roar of the Crowd is an entertaining first-person account of the pugilistic glories of heavyweight champion ‘Gentleman Jim’ Corbett, considered by some to be the father of modern boxing. Almost [100] years later, the book remains relevant and informative, allowing a glimpse into the idiosyncrasies of professional boxing from a time when the sport, while still illegal in many jurisdictions, was truly part of the fabric of social life. Written in a colloquial and accessible style, Corbett’s account is a swift and enjoyable read; by the end one is charmed by the former champion’s affability and openness… For boxing fans, the best moments of the book deal with Corbett’s biggest fights, his showdowns with Peter Jackson, John L. Sullivan, Bob Fitzsimmons, and Jim Jeffries. He writes in detail regarding his training methods and dietary habits and about the psychological battles he waged with his adversaries… Corbett’s tale is recommended reading for those interested in the history of boxing, as well as for those looking for eloquence and lucidity in the tale of the rise and fall of a true champion” ( The Fight City ). The accompanying signed autograph letter on Corbett’s personal letterhead shows Corbett “only to[o] happy to autograph The Roar of the Crowd.” A very nearly fine inscribed copy in very bright original cloth, with an accompanying signed autograph letter.