$55.00 USD • Used
Book #18 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 au...
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Book #18 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. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1960 (listing to self in front matter & back DJ, self-summary on front flap), this hardcover 12mo (5" x 7.5") has brown tweed cloth-covered boards stamped with picture of football helmet to front in black & black lettering to spine with spine symbol. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges intact, pages creamy white & completely unmarked. Just a hint of rubbing to extremities & modest pushing to lower spine. The unclipped DJ is Good+, downgraded due to shallow but pervasive rubbing, creasing, & chipping; small area of paper transfer to lower back inner corner. Nicely protected for your collection in new clear mylar cover Free! 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: 1960
Type: Used
Binding: Hardcover
First Edition
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