signed first edition Hardcover
1951 · New York
by SCHOOR, Gene
New York: Rudolph Field Company, 1951. Hardcover. Near Fine. First edition. Pictorial paper over boards. Corners a bit bumped else near fine, probably issued without dustwrapper. Inscribed by the author to Joe DiMaggio, Jr.: "October 10, 1951 to Joe DiMaggio Jr.: A Certain Major Leaguer (if he chooses) By 1959 - Best wishes, Gene Schoor." DiMaggio, Jr. (he was Joseph Paul DiMaggio, III, but was always referred to as "Junior") was the only child of the Yankee Clipper, by his first marriage to actress Dorothy Arnold. With a letter of provenance signed by DiMaggio's two granddaughters. (Inventory #: 93682)