THE UNDERDOGS
Philomel Books, 2011. LUPICA, Mike. THE UNDERDOGS. [NY]: Philomel Books, [2011]. 8vo., boards in dust jacket; 280 pages. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Lupica on title page. Fine in near fine d/j. $25.00. More
Philomel Books, 2011. LUPICA, Mike. THE UNDERDOGS. [NY]: Philomel Books, [2011]. 8vo., boards in dust jacket; 280 pages. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Lupica on title page. Fine in near fine d/j. $25.00. More
Longmans, 1907. MADDEN, D.H. THE DIARY OF MASTER WILLIAM SILENCE. London: Longmans, Green, And Co., 1907. Small 8vo., green cloth with gilt titles on spine. New Edition. With the ink name of "J.? L.? Madden, 29 June 1905" in ink on the title page. Very Good (contents clean & tight..... More
Fores, 1885. BRADLEY, Cuthbert. MASON, Finch. FORES'S SPORTING NOTES AND SKETCHES: A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE DESCRIPTIVE OF BRITISH AND FOREIGN SPORT. Volume II. 1885-1886. Illustrated by Finch Mason, R.M. Alexander, and Cuthbert Bradley. London: Fores, Picadilly W., 1885-1886. Five issues of the quarterly magazine, loosely inserted into a decorative cloth &..... More
A.S. Barnes, 1956. MEANY, Tom. THE BOSTON RED SOX. NY: A.S. Barnes, [1956}. Small 8vo., black cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Review copy with the publisher's inserted review slip. Signed presentation from Meany on the front endpaper: "To Oscar wish regards, Tom Meany." Insightful book on the best of..... More
A.S. Barnes & Company, 1952. MEANY, Tom. THE MAGNIFICENT YANKEES. NY: A.S. Barnes & Company, [1952]. Small 8VO., red cloth in dust jacket; 243 pages. First Edition. The first in a series of profiles on the personnel of major league baseball clubs. Profiles on famous Yankees of the time period..... More
Sports Publishing, 1997. MIGDOL, Gary. STANFORD: HOME OF CHAMPIONS. [Sagamore, IL: Sports Publishing, [1997]. Quarto, imitation leather, stamped in gilt; 273 pages. First Edition. A book detailing the history of Stanford University athletics. Signed by seven Stanford athletes on a two front blank pages. Bob Mathias (track), Janet Evans (swimming)..... More
Six Shooter Canyon, Globe, Arizona: Dale Stuart King, [1964]. Illustrated with Photographs. Book Design & Drawings by Harold A. Wolfinbarger Jr. First Edition. Signed on two front pages by (presumably) four bullfighters, with one presenting the book to Don Carlos. I have been unable to identify any of them. 8vo...... More
[Self-published:, 1987]. Illistrated. First Edition. Signed by Minnick on the last page. 8vo., pictorial red wraps; 106 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight). More
Dorrance & Company, 1947. MOLEN, Sam. THEY MAKE ME LAUGH. A Collection Of Stories And Anecdotes About The Great And The Also-Rans In Sports. Philadelphia: Dorrance & Company, [1947]. Small 8vo., red cloth in dust jacket; 210 pages. First Edition. Written by one of the leading sports commentators of the..... More
Pelham Books, 1978. LLOYD, Pat. MOULTON, Ron. KITES. Illustrated by Pat Lloyd. London: Pelham Books, [1978]. Small quarto, cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. A book on all types of kites, by the founder of the British Kite Flying Association. Signed inscription by Moulton on the title-page: "Happy days- and..... More
Fergus Instant Print, 1984. NELSON, Emery. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS OF CURLING. The Fergus Curling Club. [Fergus, Canada: Fergus Instant Print, 1984]. 8vo., printed wraps. First Edition. signed presentation from the author on the front endpaper: "For Joan & John, a little bit of Fergus, Canada. Dorothy & Emery..... More
NY: Doubleday, 1988. Instructional Photographs by Alix Coleman Drawings by Heather St. Clair Davis. First Edition. Tall 8vo., black cloth in dust jacket; 175 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight with small oval stain on the front endpaper, probably from a label removed); light wear (few minor..... More
[No place]: J. League, 2004. Profusely Illustrated. 8vo., pictorial green wraps with an original wrap-around promotional band; 240 pages. Very Good (covers nice, little wear wrap-around band; contents clean & tight). More
Follett Publishing Company, 1971. OATES Jr., Bob. THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE ANNUAL 1971 PROLOG. Designed by David Johnston. [No place]: Follett Publishing Company, 1971. 4to., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed inscription by Oates on title page: "Thanks for your support." Fine; light soil, very minor edgewear d/j. $50.00..... More
Sterling Publishing. OKKONEN, Marc. BASEBALL MEMORIES 1950-1959: AN ILLUSTRATED SCRAPBOOK OF BASEBALL'S FABULOUS 50'S ALL THE PLAYER'S, MANAGERS, CITIES AND BALLPARKS. NY: Sterling Publishing, [1993]. 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Okkonen on the title page, apparently to his niece and nephew: "To Jeff and..... More
Thomas Dunne/St. Martin's Press, 2005. OLIPHANT, Thomas. PRAYING FOR GIL HODGES. NY: Thomas Dunne/St. Martin's Press, [2005]. Small 8vo., green boards in dust jacket. First Edition, first printing. A memoir of the 1955 World Series and one family's love of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Signed inscription by Oliphan on the front..... More
2007. PETROCELLI, Rico (With Chaz SCOGGINS). TALES FROM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM RED SOX. [Champaign, Illinois]; Sports Publishing, [2007]. 8vo., boards in dust jacket; 215 pages. First Edition. Fine (remainder mark top edge) in near fine (short tears) d/j. $10.00. More
The Macmillan Company, 1948. POPOWSKI, Bert. HUNTING SMALL GAME. Illustrated. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1948. Small 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed by Popowski on title page. Very Good (little wear); heavy chipping along lower edge & ink "X" over price d/j. $45.00. More
H.O. Zimman, 1962. POTTER, Edward C. THE OFFICIAL UNITED STATES LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION YEARBOOK AND TENNIS GUIDE WITH THE OFFICIAL RULES 1962. NY: H.O. Zimman, 1962. 12mo., printed wraps. First Edition. Billie Jean King group photograph. Very Good (some wear to covers). $25.00. More
Vantage Press, 1978. REIZER, John. ONCE IN A LIFETIME. The Story of a National Championship Little League Team. NY: Vantage Press, [1978]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Near fine (light wear); few light scratches d/j. $35.00. More
St. Martin's Press, 1994. REYNOLDS, Bill. FALL RIVER DREAMS. NY: St. Martin's Press, [1994]. 8vo., black boards in dust jacket; 353 pages. First Edition, third printing. The story of the basketball team at Durfee High School in Fall River, Massachusetts. Signed by Christopher Herren on the front endpaper. Herren was..... More
Burke Publishing Company, 1959. RICHARDSON, T.D. THE GIRLS' BOOK OF SKATING. London: Burke Publishing Company, [1959]. Small quarto, red cloth, lacks dust jacket; 144 pages. First Edition. Inscribed by Richardson on the front endpaper: "With the good wishes of the author, T.D. Richardson." Also with the ink name "Jacquelyn Ann..... More
A.S. Barnes, 1942. GILMER, G. Robinson. FLY CASTING. NY: A.S. Barnes, 1942. Small quarto, cloth in dust jacket. Illustrated with diagrams. First Edition (no later printings stated). The author outlines the methods and skills of successful fly casting. The Barnes Dollar Sports Library. Very Good (bit of wear covers &..... More
Frederick A. Stokes, 1940. RODMAN, O.H.P. A HANDBOOK OF SALT-WATER FISHING. NY: Frederick A. Stokes, [1940]. 16mo, cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Rodman on front endpaper: "To F.E. Williamson at the request of my old friend and fishing "pardner," Ed Bond, this Handbook comes to you..... More
1960. ROMERO,Pablo Bush. MEXICO AND AFRICA FROM THE SIGHT OF MY RIFLE. [Parroquia, Mexico: Grafica Panamericana, circa 1960]. Small quarto, red faux-leather in dust jacket. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Limited Edition of 1000 copies. Signed presentation from Romero on the half-title page: "Para Royal Kelly, Mi buen amigo..... More