Fence Busters (A Chip Hilton Sports Story)

Book 11 of 23 in the original series published 1948-1966 in the popular YA boys' series featuring freshman sports hero, Chip Hilton, & his understanding coach, Hank Rockwell, both based on the author's real life & experiences. Reissued in the late 1990s, these originals are highly collectible. First published in 1953, this is a slightly later printing (listing to book #15 in front matter & to self on rear DJ. This 12mo (5" x 7.5") has brown tweed cloth-covered boards stamped with picture of baseball equipment on front/lettering to spine. Condition is Near Fine: very clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges intact, pages creamy white with mild tanning to edges, else unmarked.Very mild rubbing to extremities & corner bumping are only flaws. The clipped DJ is downgraded to Fair due to fairly heavy edgewear, including significant rubbing & chipping, a large chip missing from back cover, sticker pull at lower spine. Very slight spine fade. Nicely protected for your collection in new clear mylar cover Free! Special: order 2 or more books in this series at the same time & take 15% off, 3 or more, 20% off, & only $1.00 extra shipping for each! Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

Year: 1953

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

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