1897 Strength and How to Obtain It Eugen Sandow First Edition Illustrated

Description: Click here to see our other books! Strength and How to Obtain It Strength and How to Obtain It 1897 Strength and How to Obtain It : London and Aldershot 7.5" by 5" 157, [11]pp SUMMARY The uncommon first edition of this early work on fitness and bodybuilding with illustrations. First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION First edition of Strength and How to Obtain It by Eugen Sandow in the original publisher's cloth binding. A scarce edition with only ten copies of the first edition held in libraries. Illustrated with nineteen monochrome plates including a frontispiece. Collated, complete. Missing the folding Anatomical Chart illustrating the Exercises for Physical Development.Sandow was a German bodybuilder and showman, who in 1901 organised the first major bodybuilding competition set in London's Royal Albert Hall. He judged the event alongside author Arthur Conan Doyle and athlete Charles Lawes-Wittewronge. CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, sound. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is some slight loss to the tail of the spine. The hinges are slightly strained but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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