Jim Tully — The Bruiser

London, Michael Joseph, 1937. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first UK edition copy of Jim Tully's novel concerning boxing. The scarce first UK edition in the publisher's original cloth binding. Library label to the rear paste down. Jim Tully (1886-1947) was an American writer and pugilist, who is considered to be one of the founders of hard-boiled fiction. This is one of his critically and commercially successful novels concerning boxing, which draws on Tully's experiences of life on the road and the ring. The protagonist, Shane Rory, is a drifter who works his way up the heavyweight ranks. This volume is scarce in the first UK edition. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally sound, with a mark to the front board and darkening to the spine. Shelf wear to the extremities. Library label to the rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for spotting to the first and last couple of pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .