No-Hitter (A Chip Hilton Sports Story)

New York, New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1953. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/VG-/G+. Book #17 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. This is a FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1953, listing to self in front matter, with self summary on front flap & back cover of DJ. Hardcover 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: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges intact, pages creamy white with mild tanning to edges, but unmarked. Light stain to top outside page edges, with no impact on interior. The unclipped DJ is VG-/Good+, with modest edgewear & a rubbed/scraped spot to front cover & lower spine (sticker pull), light soil, small chips, 1 small tear descending from top edge of back cover; no fading. Nicely protected for your collection in new clear mylar cover Free! 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); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.