The product is a rare 1971 first edition hardcover book titled "Hockey Defenseman" by Sheldon A Ilowite. It is a part of the children's hockey series and is illustrated by Ned Butterfield. Published by Hastings House in New York, the book is ex-library and includes a dust jacket. This collectible item is a valuable piece for hockey enthusiasts and book collectors, providing a nostalgic glimpse into the world of hockey in the early 1970s.

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