Willie Mays Born to Play Ball 1955 Hard Cover‎ With Dust Jacket 3rd Impression

DESCRIPTION  Ex-library 1955 hardcover copy of Born to Play Ball by Willie Mays, as told to Charles Einstein. Published by Van Rees Press as part of the Putnam Sports Series.  Original dust jacket present in protective plastic cover. Stated Third Impression. Classic mid-century baseball autobiography from Willie Mays' New York Giants era.  Library markings and structural wear present (see condition details below).  Publisher: Van Rees Press, New York  Copyright: 1955  Edition: Third Impression  Series: Putnam Sports Series – The Big League Library  Manufactured in the United States of America  CONDITION  Ex-library reading copy with binding separation and heavy dust jacket wear.  See photos for details  Color may vary slightly due to lighting  Notes:  Library ink stamping on page edges  Evidence of library reinforcement  Binding separation at interior hinge  Text block pulling but still attached  Tape repairs present  Dust jacket heavily worn  Age toning and foxing  Pages intact and readable  ITEM SPECIFICS  Brand: Van Rees Press  Title: Born to Play Ball  Author: Willie Mays; Charles Einstein  Format: Hardcover  Edition: Third Impression  Year: 1955  Language: English  Topic: Baseball  Subject: Sports Biography  Original/Facsimile: Original  Country/Region of Manufacture: United States  THEME  Vintage, 1950s, Baseball History, MLB, New York Giants, Hall of Fame, Sports Collectible, Ex Library