Thornberry, Col. Risher W. — Twenty Lessons on Disarming a Hold-up Man

Los Angeles, The American School of Jiu-Jitsu, 1934. 1st. Paperback. Very rare first printing of this very early jiu-jitsu manual. It is noted as "a supplement to the General Course of the American School of Jiu-Jitsu". 9 pp. printed recto only, 6 line drawings, 8 1/2 X 11 inch portrait-format, stapled at the top-edge in plain blue card covers. Very rare. Excellent condition for such a fragile item. Staples holding well, yellow covers slightly darkened, but not noticeabley worn, some soiling to title page. No owner's marks. Very Good.