Terry Parnham [ed.] — Poems by the Professionals

England , Mainstone Publications , 1988. First edition. Paperback. A very scarce compilation of poetry written by former professional boxers, previously owned by the first president of the Ex-Boxers Southern Federation. The first edition of this very scarce poetical collection. In the publisher's original soft covers. With three full pages of monochrome photographs printed to the rear of the work. With a charming contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper, inscribed to the first president of the Ex- Boxers Southern Federation, Bill Pullum. As a poet and former boxer himself, Terry 'Hook' Parnham was inspired to compile this series of poetry, comprising work from other former professionals. Parnham was also a member of the London Ex-Boxers Association, of which there are a further forty across Britain. In the original soft covers. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing and marks to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. With a contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .