EGAN, Pierce. Boxiana; or sketches of ancient and modern pugilism, London, for Sherwood & Jones, 1823-29, 5 vols. including New Series, 8°, 3 engraved half titles, 4 double-page and 44 single leaf engravings (lacking one plate, another laid down on linen with loss), later half morocco by Riviere, spines gilt, original wrappers bound in. [cf. Hartley 587] (5)

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EGAN, Pierce. Boxiana; or sketches of ancient and modern pugilism, London, for Sherwood & Jones, 1823-29, 5 vols. including New Series, 8°, 3 engraved half titles, 4 double-page and 44 single leaf engravings (lacking one plate, another laid down on linen with loss), later half morocco by Riviere, spines gilt, original wrappers bound in. [cf. Hartley 587] (5)

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