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Friday's Heroes Inc., New York, 1973. 195 pages. First edition, first printing. Signed by arguably the best pound for pound boxer of all time, Willie Pep, a 2-time Featherweight Champion between 1942-1950, and voted as the No. 1 featherweight of the 20th century by the Associated Press and ranked the No. 1 featherweight of all time by the International Boxing Research Organization. In addition to Willie Pep, the book is also signed by his friends and legendary fighters, including Hall of Famers Chico Vejar, 1946 World Lightweight Champ Tippy Larkin, World middleweight champion from 1963 to 1965, Joey Giardello, the legendary Charley Fusari, Featherweight phenom Freddie Russo, NJ Boxing legend Mike De Cosmo, Bantamweight from Paterson, Frankie Baumann, Former trainer to Buddy McGirt, Andrew Golota and Mustafa Hamsho, Al Certo; and last but not least, author Robert Sacchi, aka the Man with Bogart's Face, actor, writer, boxing enthusiast and pal of Willie Pep. As for the book, it is tight and clean. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Black cloth panels are clean. A touch of shelf-rubbing on corner tips. A couple of small faint ink dots on page edges, which is understandable considering the book was signed by ten different people. Original DJ with $7.95 price intact on flap. DJ shows rubbing along the edges with a couple of tiny chips at crown and heel. A remarkable boxing title paying tribute to the "ghetto kids" who became boxing legends, but even better human beings. First edition, first printing; signed by ten. VG/VG. Rare. Seller Inventory # 003997
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Willie Pep (signed by nine boxers + author) ...
Publisher: Friday's Heroes Inc., New York
Publication Date: 1973
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
