Description: This vintage hardcover book, "How To Get Strong And How To Stay So," by William Blaikie, offers insights into physical fitness from the late 19th century. Published in 1884, the book includes a preface and detailed contents, reflecting the period's perspectives on health and exercise. • Hardcover with blue cover featuring an embossed illustration. • Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1884. • Includes preface and contents page. • Vintage book collectible. Fair preowned condition. Cover shows wear with edge scuffing. Pages are yellowed due to age. Several pages loose from bottom half of spine, but pages attached. Bound in cloth hard covers with bright silver stamped decoration and gold spine lettering, Please see all photos for condition details. Colors may vary depending on your viewing device. Smoke and pet free home. We ship same day. Feel free to reach out with questions. Be sure to follow me for more great deals! 4.5 × 6.5". 296p, a few illustrations. Brown end papers with penciled name to front blank front end paper. "William Blaikie (May 24, 1843 - December 6, 1904) was an American lawyer, athlete, and the author of two books about strength training. He was described by The Evening World as "one of the earliest and most vigorous advocates of physical culture" in the United States." Wikipedia Please add items to eBay Shopping Cart, then REQUEST TOTAL for combined shipping. We are not able to add items or adjust shipping after payment is made.
Price: 55.99 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
End Time: 2025-01-17T18:03:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Book Title: How To Get Strong And How To Stay So
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Item Length: 5 in
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1884
Type: Basic Book
Format: Hardcover
Unit Type: Unit
Language: English
Era: 1800s
Item Height: 7 in
Author: Strong
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Topic: Exercise
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 1 in
Number of Pages: 296
