December 7 & 8, 2021 Fine and Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2021
Black Dynamite, The history of black boxing from 1782 to 1938. Complete set of 5 illustrated volumes, first edition, first printing. The Ring Athletic Library, 1938-1947. Printed by C.J. O'Brian, Inc. New York City. Volume 1, 182pp, The Story of the Negro in the Prize Ring: Richmond, Molineaux, Sutton, Robinson, Wharton, Kendrick, Travers, Smith, Perry, Banks, Woodson, Godfrey, Jackson, Rollins, and Grant. Volume 2, 165pp, "Jolting Joe" (Joe Louis) and "Homicide Hank" (Henry Armstrong). Volume 3, 314pp, The Three Colored Aces (George Dixon, Joe Gans and Joe Walcott). Volume 4, 282pp, "Figting Furies" (Jack Johnson, Sam Langford and contemporaries). Volume 5, 250pp, "Sockers in Sepia", A Continuation of the Drama of the Negro in Pugilistic Competition. Some faging and wear to original orange covers.
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: Largest: 7 - 3/4" x 5 - 1/2" x 3/4".