Description
First edition of ESPN The Company by Anthony Smith, inscribed to WWII hero and Olympic star Louis Zamperini.
Octavo, xxiv, 232pp. Blue hardcover, title in gilt on spine. First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. In publishers dust jacket, retail price on front flap, light shelf wear, near fine. Includes address label of Mr. Zamperini affixed to front endpaper. Inscribed by the author to Louis Zamperini: “Louis – You are an inspiration! Hope you enjoy the story of ESPN. God Bless! Tony.”
Comments: Louis Zamperini was a World War II veteran and Olympic distance runner. During WWII, his plane crashed in the Pacific Ocean
