The Great White Hope, Howard Sackler, 1968. Hardcover. List price: $4.95

A play based on the career of Jack Johnson who, in 1908, became the world heavyweight champion. 

Edition: First edition, first printing. Title page states 1968. Copyright page states: "First printing, 1968" and "Copyright © 1968" on the pasted-in copyright statement common to most of the first edition books.

Condition: Book is in near fine condition in a good, unclipped dust jacket. Binding is square and tight. Pages are light toned and clean. Small spots on the bottom of the page block. Boards are bright and clean. Text is sharp. Corners are square. Rubbing at the bottom of the spine. Dust jacket has rubbing and edge wear, and the dust jacket spine is faced. Please review all photos.

Book is wrapped in removable protective archival covering (Mylar).

Item: 2257

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