Fence Busters (A Chip Hilton Sports Story)

Language: English

Published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York, New York, 1953

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Seller: Gargoyle Books, IOBA, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.Gargoyle Books, IOBA

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Book 11 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. First published in 1953, this is a slightly later printing (listing to book #15 in front matter & to self on rear DJ. This 12mo (5" x 7.5") has brown tweed cloth-covered boards stamped with picture of baseball equipment on front/lettering to spine. Condition is Near Fine: very clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges intact, pages creamy white with mild tanning to edges, else unmarked.Very mild rubbing to extremities & corner bumping are only flaws. The clipped DJ is downgraded to Fair due to fairly heavy edgewear, including significant rubbing & chipping, a large chip missing from back cover, sticker pull at lower spine. Very slight spine fade. Nicely protected for your collection in new clear mylar cover Free! Special: order 2 or more books in this series at the same time & take 15% off, 3 or more, 20% off, & only $1.00 extra shipping for each! 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 time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

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Title
Fence Busters (A Chip Hilton Sports Story)
Author
Bee, Clair
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, New York, New York
Publication year
1953
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Fair
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
First Edition Later Printing
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Children-Young Adult (YA)::Collectible Series, Sports & Fitness

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