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The Short-Stop
by GREY, Zane
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Winchester, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
New York: A.C. McClurg & Co, 1909. First Edition. First printing. Small octavo (19.5cm). Publisher's pictorial green cloth, stamped in white and black; 310pp, frontispiece and 5 inserted leaves of b/w plates (halftones). A complete, sound copy, with the binding mildly rubbed (slightly heavier at spine ends) and some small flakes to the white portions of the pictorial design. Front hinge (internal) has a hairline crack extending approximately 3" from the base, still holding tight. In all, a solidly Very Good example, lacking the extremely uncommon jacket.
The celebrated western author's fifth published book and one of his only three forays into baseball fiction; long considered among the hardest Grey titles to find in collector's condition. Despite minor cosmetic flaws, this remains a quite presentable copy.
The celebrated western author's fifth published book and one of his only three forays into baseball fiction; long considered among the hardest Grey titles to find in collector's condition. Despite minor cosmetic flaws, this remains a quite presentable copy.
Reviews
On Apr 12 2020, a reader said:
The Short Stop is the story of Chase Alloway who has to persuade his mother to let him quit his job in a factory to become a ball player; and of the many exploits he encounters on his way to the big leagues. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries baseball was "the grand ole game" every one played, and nearly every town of any size at all had its own team which competed in a league. The players were paid, and rivalries between towns reached fever pitch when they competed against one another. Incidents such as having a "ringer" inserted into a game were common, so when a team had an exceptional player he was looked on with suspicion by the other team. This is great stuff for any sports fan to read, and shows the beginnings of the writing style Zane Grey would later become renown for. I have this exact book, and have had it for 30 years. I enjoy it time and time again. You will too.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lorne Bair Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 56714
- Title
- The Short-Stop
- Author
- GREY, Zane
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- A.C. McClurg & Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1909
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About the Seller
Lorne Bair Rare Books
Biblio member since 2006
Winchester, Virginia
About Lorne Bair Rare Books
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- Spine
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- Jacket
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Leaves
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- Octavo
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