The Jackie Robinson Story (Grosset Sports Library)

One in a series of books about sports written for young people (primarily aimed at young boys) in the late 1950s-early 1970s, each describing a famous sports legend or team. This one focused on Jackie Robinson, the first African-American (still characterized as "Negro" here) to enter major league baseball & the first to be enshrined in the major leagues. Author Mann contributed to the movie about Robinson as well. In 253 pages + 1 page of Robinson's baseball stats. Orig. written in 1950, this is the First Grosset & Dunlap Edition, with new material from the author, published in 1956 (First, thus). With blue decorative paper over boards, this hardcover 8vo is in Near Fine condition: nearly as bright & clean as when issued & scarce is in this condition! Completely clean & bright & unmarked (save for small remainder dot to bottom outside page edges). Binding strong & straight, hinges secure, pages show just a whisper of tanning to edges. No DJ, as issued. An extremely handsome copy! 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); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

Year: 1956

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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