The Fireside Book Of Football

New York: Simon and Schuster. VG+/VG. 1964. 1st Edition. Hardcover; 1st Printing. 44, 49, 61. 6419933 . 1st edition/1st printing. Sub-title: College And Professional - From The Birth Of The Game To The Present. From dust jacket - Here's the ideal book to stir the memory and fire the blood - the first great collection of fiction, reporting, profiles and humor about college and pro football, from the game's nostalgic beginnings to the fiercely fought contests of today. 72 selections and more than 60 cartoons and photographs. The book is clean, straight & tight; just a touch of wear to corners and bumping of spine ends; previous owner's name is written on the upper corner of the front endpage. The dust jacket is price intact, clean and bright. There are a few edge tears that are internally mended, some edgewear and chipping. ; B&W Illustrations; 10 x 7 inches; 346 pages .