The Art of Boxing: With a Statement of the Transactions that have Passed between Mr. Humphreys and Myself since Our Battle at Odiham.

AUCTION 61 | Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects

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Lot 196

MENDOZA, DANIEL.

The Art of Boxing: With a Statement of the Transactions that have Passed between Mr. Humphreys and Myself since Our Battle at Odiham.

From the library of “Mr. Boxing,” the late Nat Fleischer (sold Swann Galleries, January 29th, 1997, lot 232). pp. (xi), 95. Couple small tears at edges neatly repaired, touch stained. Modern boards. 12mo.

(London): Printed and sold for Daniel Mendoza (1789)

Est: $700 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $800

Daniel Mendoza’s ascendancy to sporting heights by means of his championing the theories of scientific boxing, led to his acceptance by Royalty - indeed, he received the patronage of the Prince of Wales. Subsequently, Mendoza helped ease the social position of the Jew in 18th-century England, proudly billing himself as “Mendoza the Jew.”