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The Autobiography of Knute K. Rockne – 1931 Notre Dame Limited Edition – Signed & Numbered #329 of 2,400
Offered for sale is a collectible 1931 Notre Dame limited edition of The Autobiography of Knute K. Rockne, legendary Notre Dame football coach and one of the most influential figures in American college football history.
This special edition was limited to just 2,400 copies, distributed exclusively by The NotreDane Book Shop of South Bend, Indiana. This particular volume is hand-numbered 329 and features original signatures of Bonnie Skiles Rockne (Mrs. Knute K. Rockne) and Father John Cavanaugh, C.S.C., who contributed the introduction and postscript.
The limitation page also includes a facsimile of Knute Rockne\'s signature, clearly identified as such by the publisher.
Book Details:
- Title: The Autobiography of Knute K. Rockne
- Author: Knute K. Rockne
- Editor: Bonnie Skiles Rockne
- Introduction and Postscript: Father John Cavanaugh, C.S.C.
- Publication: 1931
- Publisher/Copyright: Bobbs-Merrill Company
- Edition: Special Notre Dame Limited Edition
- Limitation: 2,400 copies
- Copy Number: 379
- Binding: Original blue cloth hardcover with gilt lettering
- Illustrated with historic black-and-white photographs
Condition:
Vintage hardcover in good overall condition for its approximately 95-year age.
Original blue cloth binding displays light rubbing, shelf wear, and wear to the corners and spine extremities. Gilt cover lettering remains attractive and legible.
Interior pages show age-related toning and occasional discoloration. A small tear is visible near the upper inner margin of one page. Previous owner\'s handwritten inscriptions appear on the front endpaper, including a Christmas 1934 notation.
An attractive vintage O\'Malley\'s Book Store label from New York City is also present.
The book retains its original illustrations, including historic photographs of Rockne and Notre Dame football. No dust jacket is shown or included.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Historical Significance:
Knute Rockne transformed Notre Dame into a national football powerhouse and remains one of the most celebrated coaches in college football history. His untimely death in a 1931 airplane crash elevated his already legendary status.
Published shortly after his death, this special limited edition offers a fascinating firsthand account of Rockne\'s life, coaching philosophy, and the development of Notre Dame football.
With its limited printing, original signatures of Rockne\'s widow and Father Cavanaugh, and historic Notre Dame association, this volume is a desirable addition to collections of early American football, Notre Dame memorabilia, and signed sports literature.
A scarce, numbered Notre Dame edition with two original signatures and substantial historical appeal.
The exact book pictured is the book you will receive. Carefully packaged for safe shipment.
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