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JUDO BOY.
Edition: First UK printing.
London: Pelham Books, (1968) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A title in the Pelham Sports Books series. Set in Southern California, this is "an adventure story for boys built around the ancient traditions of Judo, . . . Plenty of action, both on and off the Judo mat, keep this story of Rod Mitchell's self-development in Judo exciting. Based on accurate Judo data, it provides an original and valuable view of a new world of sports for boys." Not only does Rod learn restraint, and how to deal with a bully, this book also includes lessons on racial tolerance. INSCRIBED by the author on the front endpaper and dated in 1976.) A classic work on martial arts. 158 pp.
Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket (label mostly hidden by dj flap, but otherwise a bright and clean copy.) Uncommon in this condition and especially so signed.
Book ID: 60430More details Price: $150.00 -
GOGGLES!
Edition: First printing.
New York: Macmillan, (1969) dj. Hardcover first edition - The fifth book about Peter and his adventures in the big city - Peter has found a pair of lensless motorcycle googles and he and Archie are having fun with them, until the big boys come along to take them back. A Caldecott Honor Book. Oblong format.
Condition: Ex-library with the usual markings, missing front endpaper and quite a bit of wear in a good dust jacket (no markings dj, but lower corner of rear flap is torn off).
Book ID: 79182More details Price: $13.50 -
BUTTON DOWN.
Edition: First printing.
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, (2012) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The second book featuring the often hapless Button family, set in small town Iowa in 1929. SIGNED on the title page and dated in the year of publication. 177 pp. ISBN: 9780763653965.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 58056More details Price: $25.00 -
BUTTON DOWN.
Edition: First printing.
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, (2012) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The second book featuring the often hapless Button family, set in small town Iowa in 1929. INSCRIBED on the title page. 177 pp. ISBN: 9780763653965.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 67299More details Price: $23.50
