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135 - John SINCLAIR (1754–1835). Letter from the author, Westminst…
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Estimate €400 - €500
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John SINCLAIR (1754–1835). Letter from the author, Westminster, 27 July 1806, addressed to ‘Dear Sir’; one and a half pages, in-8; in English. He sends him an article on athletic exercises, for which he seeks his approval. It concerns a very interesting subject, not only from a military but also from a medical point of view, for the same arts that give strength to boxers and others trained in such exercises could, with proper organisation and in moderation, be of benefit to the infirm: ‘It relates to a very interesting subject not only from a military but also from a medical point of view, for the same arts, by which strength is given to boxers and other persons trained in such exercises, may, with good management and in moderation, be of service to the disabled’…
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About the sale Letters and Autograph Manuscripts – Part I
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Auction time 10/13/2026 at 2:00 PM
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