signed first edition Hardcover
1972 · New York
by Jose Torres; Preface by Norman Mailer ; Epilogue by Budd Schulberg; Sketches by Le Roy Neiman
New York: Abelard-Schuman, 1972. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on half-title page - "To Lenny, Good Luck Jose Torres". Fine, prior owner name and 1/72 front paste down, hidden by front flap, in a Very Good Plus dust jacket, front flap price-clipped, light rubbing, 2 small closed tears bottom edge front panel. Torres was light heavyweight champion in 1965, President of the WBO from 1990-1995, and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, with a career record of 49-3-1. A boxing classic, and uncommon SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
(Inventory #: 006822)