Description
First edition of They Came From Poland, inscribed to Stan Musial, with speech notes from a keynote address on Polish American Heritage Day. Octavo, [10], 179pp. Red cloth, title in gilt on spine. First edition with no additional printings mentioned. In publishers dust jacket, retail price on front flap, chipping along top edge, crease on front panel, bright illustrations. Inscribed by the author to Stan Musial: “To Stan Musial – You were one of the heroes of this volume (pages 149-152) and I do hope you will be willing to encourage young people of Polish descent to read about their significant heritage! My personal good wishes, Laura Pilarski. April 28, 1969.”
Comments: Included with this volume are the personal notes of Stan Musial for a Polish American Heritage Day in 1981. In his notes are references to his 3000 hits, 1000 outs, introduction to the Hall of Fame, the Cardinals fans of Mississippi and being the greatest fan of Babe Ruth. Stan Musial was the keynote speaker for this event, which included the Governor of Mississippi and congressman from around the state.
