Buy this book on-line HACKENSCHMIDT, George : A Fine Photographic Postcard , Full Figure in a Characteristic Strongman Pose, SIGNED in Full By Hackenschmidt, Ca.1914
In fine state. The autograph extends the entire vertical length of the postcard, and is to the right of the image. Signed photographs of Hackenschmidt are extremely rare, particularly on the image. The only other example we can find currently on the market is signed on the back, and is priced at $3500! . Georg Karl Julius Hackenschmidt (1 August [O.S. 20 July] 1877 — 19 February 1968) was an early 20th-century strongman, professional wrestler, writer and philosopher. He was the first free- style heavyweight champion of the world. He launched his professional career in Reval, Governorate of Estonia, and lived most of his life in London, England, where he gained the nickname of 'The Russian Lion'.Hackenschmidt is believed to be the creator of the professional wrestling version of the bear hug as well as the person who popularised the hack squat, a deadlift with arms behind the body. He was known for his impressive strength, fitness and flexibility and, later in life, wrote many books on physical culture, training and philosophy. Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of HACKENSCHMIDT, George : A Fine Photographic Postcard , Full Figure in a Characteristic Strongman Pose, SIGNED in Full By Hackenschmidt, Ca.1914. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including antiquarian books, livres rares, libri rari, libri antichi and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |