Brown Bomber: The Story of Joe Louis [INSCRIBED]

by Van Deusen, John G

First Edition

Price: $75.00
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Philadelphia, PA: Dorrance and Co., 1940. Dark blue buckram, bordered in blind, lettered in gilt on spine panel. Modest shelf wear, gilt partially rubbed away, mildly rubbed extremities and corners. Former owner's signature on front flyleaf. Generic author's inscription at top corner of title page: "Yours sincerely, / John G. Van Deusen." 163 pp., b&w frontis. of Louis + 7 additional b&w plates. Text block slightly toned, otherwise fully intact. 1st edition, no additional printings indicated. Exceptionally scarce.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Buckram. VG+/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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