Are you tired of algorithmic entertainment? Step back into a simpler era when family fun meant climbing up to an attic tower to spy on the local college football game. You are bidding on a true, verified 1952 First Edition, First Printing of Family Grandstand by the legendary Newbery Medal-winning author Carol Ryrie Brink. Printed at the historic Country Life Press in Garden City, N.Y., this copy is a spectacular find for serious children's literature collectors.
Why this copy belongs on your shelf:Verified First Printing: The copyright page strictly shows the single 1952 imprint—no sneaky later dates or book club indicators here.
The Holy Grail Dust Jacket: Most 1950s kids' books met a tragic end involving spilled milk or a stray crayon. This copy still proudly retains its original dust jacket featuring Jean Macdonald Porter's beloved illustrations.
Unadulterated Nostalgia: Revisit the wholesome chaos of the Ridgeway family as the kids band together to help the star university quarterback pass his chemistry final before the big homecoming game.
Condition Profile:Very good vintage pre-owned condition. The interior pages are clean, crisp, and completely free from writing, library stamps, or torn pages. The binding remains firm and true. The original dust jacket shows some gentle, honest shelf wear to the edges, consistent with its age, preserving its authentic vintage character. Please inspect the high-resolution photos carefully to appreciate its condition.Ships packed with care and bubblewrap in a sturdy box to protect the dust jacket.