Chevington Press. Wakefield, D. B. Pugilistica Judaica. Jewish Prize-fighters in London 1785-1840. East Yorkshire, UK Chevington Press 2006
One of 50 copies all on Somerset hand-made paper, all signed and numbered by the artist / author, D. B. Wakefield. Page size: 15 inches x 11 inches; 44pp. Bound: quarter red morocco and red and purple paste paper over boards, white label printed with title in black on front cover, new. The author / artist has selected 14 boxers - Jews who were immigrants from the Iberian Peninsula - and were active in the English prize-fighting scene for the brief period of 1780-1840. The text and portraits are taken from the newspapers of the day. The portraits are etchings drawn and printed by Mr. Wakefield and the text was hand set and printed letterpress on an Albion Hand Press. The brief biography of each boxer is set below the etched portrait, often in shaped type. During the period covered here, when Jews were one of the main ethnic groups interested in fighting, The Pugilistic Club was formed, obviating the necessity of "stake" money, and the standardized ring was introduced. This is an intriguing look at the men who were part of the changes in the sport.
$US2750
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