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Hulbert, H. H. & Phelan, Luis J.
Exercise For Health.
Publisher: Whitely Exerciser & C. Arthus Pearson, London;
Date of Publication: 1898
Stock Code: 7136
FIRST EDITION. Octavo, pp. 260, v advertisements, [1]. Folding “The Whitely Health Exerciser” diagram to front pastedown, numerous diagrams and photographs within text, and measurement charts to rear. Dark blue cloth with bevelled boards; gilt titles to spine and upper board. Minor wear at corners and spine tips; Free endpapers lightly toned; tear to single fold of Health Exerciser diagram. No annotation or inscriptions. A Very Good copy. Early guide to training for health and fitness by Hulbert, the Medical Officer to the School of Physical Health Culture, and sportsman Phelan, champion rower, swimmer and wrestler. A notable feature of the work are the series of photographs depicting the effect on the body of injurious activities such as writing at too low a table, which are shown in a macabre fashion by a posed skeleton! £40.00