{"product_id":"the-art-of-fencing-c-g-l-white-1st-edition","title":"The Art of Fencing, C. G. L. White — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\"\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original dust jacket present, showing moderate edgewear with small chips, creasing, and a tear at the foot of the spine; remains intact overall. Original softcover binding displays similar wear, including a tear at the foot of the spine and faint discolouration toward edges; decorative borders and lettering remain clear. Binding loose though remains intact. Internally, pages show light handling with foxing throughout; illustrations and photographs remain clean. A sound and presentable copy overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eFirst edition, published by Universal Publications Ltd., London (undated), issued in original softcover with dust jacket. Early instructional works on fencing are comparatively uncommon, particularly when retaining the original jacket. Survival of fragile paperbound sporting manuals in complete condition is increasingly scarce. A desirable example for collectors of fencing literature and historical sporting instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eThe Art of Fencing\u003c\/em\u003e is an instructional manual outlining techniques, principles, and training methods associated with modern fencing practice. Illustrated throughout, the work presents guidance on stance, movement, and competitive strategy, reflecting early 20th-century approaches to the sport.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53375531745619,"sku":"3372-NF-40","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260605_164304.jpg?v=1780675171","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-fencing-c-g-l-white-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}