J.B. Lippincott, 1974. First Edition. Oversize Hardback. Near Fine/Good. XL. Book is in excellent condition in bright yellow cloth HB covers, gilt print at spine. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket has several closed tears, edge wear, now wrapped in clear protective cover. 128 pages with a great many b&w photos, often full page, some two-page, all taken on the street of New York city in the 70's. Previous owner's name or sticker in front section of the book. Contents include: City kids, city games, Skillzies, Ropes, Tops, Float tag, Ringolevio, Pony, Hopscotch, Fences/benches, Swings, Psych job, Stoopball, Stickball, Handball, Chinese wallball, Boxball, Basketball, Football, Street hockey, Pigeons, etc.

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Bookseller: Pistil Books Online (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 152307
Title: Hangin' Out: City Kids, City Games
Author: Wagenvoord, James
Format/Binding: Oversize Hardback
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0397010281
ISBN 13: 9780397010288
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Date Published: 1974
Size: XL
Keywords: City kids, city games, Skillzies, Ropes, Tops, Float Tag, Ringolevio, Pony, Hopscotch, Fences/benches, Swings, Psych Job, Stoopball ,Stickball, Handball, Chinese wallball, Boxball, Basketball, Football ,Street hockey, Pigeons, New York, City, 70's , Photo
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