Mickey Walker: The Toy Bulldog & His Times By Mickey Walker with Joe Reichler Published by Random House, New York, 1961 First Printing (stated) Hardcover with original dust jacket. Biography of Hall of Fame boxer Mickey “The Toy Bulldog” Walker, one of the most colorful personalities of the 1920s–30s boxing world. Includes photographs and candid stories of his championship fights, celebrity encounters, and private life. Details & Features: • First edition, first printing (1961) • Publisher: Random House • Illustrated with vintage photographs • 343 pages (approx.) • Jacket design by Jerome Kuhl Condition Notes: • Dust jacket shows noticeable wear, edge chipping, and small losses (see photos) • Boards are solid, binding firm • Interior pages clean with light toning consistent with age • No writing or markings observed A must-have for collectors of boxing history, sports biographies, and Golden Age memorabilia. First printings are increasingly scarce, especially with dust jacket intact.
