goslin goose (3 risultati)

[56] pp. With Numerous Engravings from Original Designs. 16mo, original illustrated flexible cloth. Slight dust-soiling to the wrappers and a vertical brown stain to the rear wrapper. Very attractive; contents fine.

Edited by Dame Goslin. [64] pp. Illustrated from engravings throughout. The title page calls for "an exact likeness of the veritable Mother Goose" which is not present in this copy, or other recorded copies of this edition. 12mo, publisher's yellow illustrated wrappers. First edition. Backstrip perished; wrappers soiled and with one abrasion affecting printing, and several small chips. Some occasional smudging to text; generally quite attractive. From the Preface: "the embellishments are from the sketches of an artist who was a contemporary of Mother Goose, and they were presented to her by him shortly before her lamented death.of course they have never before been published.".

Type IV Photograph. Condizione: Near Fine. Black and white photo of Goose Goslin in his Detroit Tigers uniform, with "Goose Goslin" written in print and cursive and "H.G. 'Herb' Havens / Mr. Baseball" address stamped to verso. Encased in a PSA slab ("Type IV / Authentic"). Near fine, with yellow tape residue to verso, slightly visible on recto. Overall, a handsome action photo. Leon Allen "Goose" Goslin - so nicknamed for the awkward arm-flapping movements he made while tracking down fly balls - played in the major leagues from 1921 to 1938 and was a key member of two World Series teams - the Washington Senators in 1924 and the Detroit Tigers in 1935. A remarkable hitter, he batted over .300 in 11 seasons. He was inducted into the National Hall of Fame in 1968. Size: 3 ½" x 5".