"Baseball Reminiscences of Andover by One Who Has Never Been There" in ANDOVER-EXETER; [apparently rare baseball program with only appearance in print of this previously unpublished poem].
Andover, Mass. [Phillips Academy], 1932. First edition. Program for the June 11, 1932, annual baseball game between longtime rivals Phillips Academy (aka "Andover") and Phillips Exeter, two New England boarding schools both founded by members of the Phillips family. First and only appearance of Lardner's 40-line poem about Andover -- where he sent all four of his sons. [Bruccoli & Layman C27]. Also includes a short story by Ring Jr., "Baseballs I Have Known." 4to white, stapled softcover paperwraps printed in red, blue, and black; illustration of two baseball players on front cover, ads printed inside covers; illustrated with photos of teams and selected players from both (including one of future Yankees pitcher, Johnny Broaca, for Andover); 32 pages. Very good with few small stains and skinned spots, and lightly rubbed creasing along front spine fold. No copies on OCLC. No copies online. Rare.
Item #72752
Price: $450.00