Bullpen Bargain [First Edition Hardcover and dustjacket]

New York: Hastings House, Publishers, 1961. [1961] FIRT EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. Yellow binding with illustration of baseball players on top cover, 157 pages. Condition of hardcover: Old cello tape remains on endpapers; several page corners creased; edges age toned; else overall Very Good. No smoker's smell from cigarettes or cigars. Dustjacket: Price clipped on flap. Chips, short tears, creases to extremities. Light wear/soiling and age toning (especially at folds); else overall Good. Protected in Mylar cover. The hero of this professional baseball story is Bob Thomas, a young pitcher who finally gets his chance with a major ball club. Before he has time to get his uniform and practice, he is traded to another club. So begins the story -- with plenty of action on the diamond, a real look into professional baseball problems, lots of colorful atmosphere and chatter, and a non-stop plot. The author is a born story-teller who knows how to make his characters as colorful and convincing as they would be on the diamond. It's wonderful reading for children and teens. Uncommon book, and very collectible. NOT A MORE RECENT REPRINT; THIS IS THE 1961 FIRST EDITION. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Frank Kramer.