Search Results: Sports Stories from Granny Goose Books

New York: Cupples & Leon, 1923. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The series entry in the front of the book ends with this title, but the listing of the Great Marvel series on the back panel of the jacket ends with "By Air Express to Venus" (1929), so this is an ealy printing, but not a first. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, with no marks or wear. The grey covers are fresh, with minor wear at tips and corners. The dust jacket is in Very Good conditon, with light wear overall, but two small nicks of paper missing from the back panel, and a small red stamp. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover.

Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1980. Second Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 8.5 x 6.5. The interior of the book is crisp and clean without even the name of a former owner. The binding is tight. The orange cloth covers are bright and fresh, showing very light wear to edges and corners. The dust jacket is in Good condition, with bright colours and several short closed tears and chips. The jacket is now in a protective plastic cover, and looks very attractive. . Description: The fourth in the Great McGoniggle series. "When things go bad in a ball game, they seem to go bad all the way. With $100. and the championship riding on the Kilroy-Gunther game, Gunther is threatening to tie up the score and the pressure is on. Only a guy as shrewd as Mac McGoniggle would catch on to Gunther's tricks. But will he come up with a play to save the championship?

Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1969. Third Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The interior of the book is clean and crisp, showing no marks or signs of wear or use. The red cloth covers are fresh, showing just a hint of wear at edges and corners. The text block is very slighty cocked, but this is the only flaw. The dust jacket is also in excellent condition. It is price-clipped, but again shows only minor wear. The jacket is now in a protective plastic cover and looks very attractive.

New York: Silver Whistle, 1997. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. This book looks almost new. The interior is crisp and clean, with no marks or signs of use. The illustrated covers are bright, with just a hint of wear at the tips. The dust jacket is not price-clipped, and is also in excellent conditionr. A very nice copy. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. Synopsis: A picture book about basketball -- how it feels to roll the ball in our hands. The soaring freedom of the dunker. The fingertip tap. The high, arching moment when all eyes are on the long three-pointer ... " all illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson.

New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1969. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good +/Very Good. This is a stated first edition. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, with no marks or wear. The brown covers are fresh, with very minor wear at edges and corners. The dust jacket is clipped, and is in very good condition, again with light wear, including a small chip of paper missing from the bottom right corner of the front panel, and light wear to the spine. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. Synopsis: This is the story of Oscar, a talented horse who plays center field for the New York Goats. The Goats, first in the hearts of their fans, and last in the National League, really need Oscar. Inspired by his brilliant playing in center field, the Goats miraculously pull themselves together, grab the pennant, and seem sure-fire bets to take the series until -- Oscar is horse-napped !

Penn Publishing Co., 1914. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good -/No Jacket. Neither the series listing on the title page nor in the Introduction includes this title, so this is a first, or very early edition. The interior of the book is clean and tight, with no marks or damage, and just a few signs of previous use. The five black and white plates in the Illustrations list are present, with a sheet of tissue protecting the frontispiece. The beige covers are clean, with light wear at tips and corners. The illustration on the front cover (see attached image) is still bright. The spine shows reading creases, and light bumps to the top and bottom. Overall, a very nice copy of this early football story, but not quite crisp enough to be graded as Very Good. Synopsis: The Ramblers have entered Wentworth Preparatory School and become members of the football eleven. The last game of the season is a sensational one with Sharon Heights Academy, played under most unfavorable conditions. Many other things… Read More

London: Bodley Head, 1986. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good +/Very Good +. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing no marks or signs of wear. The red covers are fresh, with small bumps to the top and bottom of the spine, but no wear else. The gilt lettering is still bright. The dust jacket is not price-clipped, but is otherwise in excellent condition. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. Synopsis: "Old Letitia Cutbush lives alone, fiercely independent and insufferably rude to her neighbours, accepting help only from young Rosy Weeks, a "lad" in the racing stable up at Brood House, where the old woman once reigned supreme. In the hands of Letitia's grandson, the once-great stable is now a second-rate yard of hurdlers and chasers, but Rosy dreams of seeing it return to its past glory. Jeremy does too -- if his grandmother leaves him her money when she dies...

New York: Little, Brown & Co., 1988. First Edition, First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good +/Very Good +. This is a first printing, with an intact number line, and is in lovely condition. The interior is crisp and clean, with no marks or signs of use. The glossy illustrated covers show no wear. The dust jacket is price-clipped, with just a touch of wear to the bottom of the spine. The dust jacket is now in a protective plastic cover, and looks great. "Third baseman T.V. Adams has a knack for predicting amost exactly where a batter will hit a ball. His talent often comes in handy, but it also get him into hot water. First some of his teammates resent him for telling them where to play. Then a local reporter calls him a psychic! When an anonymous phone caller warns T.V. against using his "powers" in an upcoming game, T.V. feels sick. Should he give in to the callers threats, or "spy" to help his team?

New York: Walker & Company, 1984. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good +/Very Good +. This is a first printing, with a complete number line. Page 128 has the red stamp "Play ball not private eye or .... " The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing no marks or wear. The paper is slightly tanned at edges. The black cloth covers show just a hint of wear to the top of the spine. The dust jacket is price-clipped, but is otherwise in excellent condition -- no wear, chips or tears. A lovely copy. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover.

Akwasasne: N.A.I.T.C,, 1978. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 11 ½ x 9 ½. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, with no signatures, damage, and just a few indications of previous use. The orange cloth covers are fresh, with just a touch of wear at tips and corners. The dust jacket is in Very Good condition, with light wear overall, and some fraying to the top and bottom of the spine. A very nice copy. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. Synopsis: This is a detailed (235 page) history of lacrosse, particularly as it has been played by the Mohawks of Akwesasne, heavily illustrated with vintage photos and black-and-white drawings. A folder ourlining the history of the N.A.I.T.C., is laid in. Please note that this is a large, heavy book which may require additional shipping charge if sent outside of North America. Please feel free to request a firm shipping quote before ordering.

London: W. Foulsham & Co., 1961. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing no marks or wear. The blue covers are fresh, with light wear at tips and corners. The gilt spine lettering is still bright. The dust jacket is also in very good condition, with light edgewear and several short (less than 1/4 inch) rips. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover and looks very attractive. Synopsis: This is an introductory guide to track and field events, with an interesting 8 page introduction by Harold Abrahams , so well portrayed in "Chariots of the Gods". Abrahams starts with a tribute to S. A. Mussabini, his own coach, then comments on athletics, and judging athletics with examples from his own career. Contents: -- 1. Warming up. -- 2. Condition training. -- 3. Sprinting. -- 4. Middle and distance running. -- 5. Steeplechasing. -- 6. Hurdling. --- 7. Relay racing. -- 8. High jump. -- 9. Long jump. -- 10. Hop, skip and jump; -- 12. Discus. --… Read More

London: Thames Publishing Co., 1948. Hardcover. Very Good/Good +. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing no marks or wear. The illustrated covers and green cloth spine are also in very good condition, with just a bit of wear at edges and corners. The dust jacket is not price-clipped, but is only in Good + condition, with several tears, folds and nicks of paper missing from the top of the spine. The attached scan of the jacket gives a general idea of condition and additional scans are available on request. Synopsis: "Based on actual incidents in the lives of well-known sports stars, these stories cover many branches of sport: ice hockey, football, cricket, boxing, speedway-racing, etc. The theme is the triumph of youthful talent and grit over odds". Contents: -- 1. Winning through to Wembley. -- 2. Wizard winger. -- 3. Flight to fame. -- 4. Next man in. -- 5. Star of the speedway. -- 6. The fighting featherweight. -- 7. The record breaker. -- 8. Ace of skates [a rather… Read More

London: Heinemann, 1976. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing little or no wear. The black covers are also in excellent condition, with light bumps to the top and bottom of the spine, but little wear else. The gilt lettering is still bright. The dust jacket is price-clipped. It has one closed tear on the bottom of the front panel, but little wear else. The jacket is now in a protective plastic cover and looks very attractive. A very nice copy. Synopsis: "Fame and adulation from the fans were cruelly snatched from Kenny Rider, goal-scoaring star of Rangers, a Second Division club, when he fractured his leg. Now as the new season approaches, he conscientiously strives to regain his old form. But there is still pain in his leg and his timing seems to have vanished" Kenny's worries dissolve as he rebuilds his life -- moves into a flat with a team-mate, meets a new girl and is unexpectly moved to a new club. A sequel to… Read More