Sandow on Physical Training; A Study in the Perfect Type of the Human Form....
by Compiled and Edited, Under Mr. Sandow's Direction, by G. Mercer Adam
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Plus
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
New York: J. Selwin Tait & Sons, 1894. "the Marvel of Anatomists, Sculptors, and Artists in the Nude; embracing the great Athlete's simple method of Physical Education for the Home, the Gymnasium, and the Army Training School; preceded by a Biography dealing with the chief incidents in Mr. Sandow's Professional Career, his Phenomenal Prowess and Gladiatorial Skill, in Competitive Matches, Contests and Exhibitions; with Mr. Sandow's Scheme of Dumb-bell and Bar-bell Exercises, and his Views on the Physiology of Gymnastics, the Function of the Muscles, etc. Richly illustrated from photographs expressly taken for the work by Sarony of New York, Morrison of Chicago, and White of Birmingham, and of Drawings by A. Casarin." Very Good Plus, bound in red cloth decorated and lettered in gilt, black and white, front hinge cracked yet holding well, light rubbing to cloth at the tips, the stamp of "The Tarr System Library" front paste down, which would seem to be a prior owner's obvious reference to Edgar Allen Poe's 1850 story THE SYSTEM OF DR. TARR AND PROF. FETHER. Eugen Sandow was a German bodybuilder and showman who in 1901 organized the world's first major bodybuilding competition. Considered the "Father of modern bodybuilding", he was one of the first to model his physique to predetermined dimensions so as to resemble classic Greek and Roman sculptures. . First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008930
- Title
- Sandow on Physical Training; A Study in the Perfect Type of the Human Form....
- Author
- Compiled and Edited, Under Mr. Sandow's Direction, by G. Mercer Adam
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- J. Selwin Tait & Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1894
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Sports;
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Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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