Baa Baa Black Sheep by "Pappy" Boyington, Signed and Inscribed by Boyington, Seventeenth Printing, 1958

Boyington, Gregory. Baa Baa Black Sheep. Fresno: Wilson Press, Inc., 1958. First edition, seventeenth printing. Signed and inscribed by Boyington. In original unclipped dust jacket and boards. 

This first edition, seventeenth printing of Baa Baa Black Sheep is inscribed and signed by Colonel Gregory “Pappy” Boyington. On the printed photograph of him, just opposite the half title page, Boyington wrote, “Best Wishes Pappy Boyington” in marker. Published by Wilson Press in 1958, the book retains its original unclipped dust jacket and blue boards. 

Col. Boyington was a Marine Corps Ace during WWII and famously commanded the legendary Black Sheep Squadron. Additionally, he was a Flying Tiger and eventually was awarded both the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. This autobiography describes the unconventional hero and his fearless, successful leadership during the war while still maintaining his own wild and independent habits. With eight Aces in addition to Boyington and a confirmed 94 Japanese planes shot down, the Black Sheep Squadron became the most well-known Marine Corps fighter squadron of WWII. This thrilling true story of Boyington’s fall from favor and eventual recovery with his famous leadership is entertaining and well-written.

CONDITION:

Overall fine condition. Octavo. Vibrantly colored, the original red and green unclipped dust jacket shows only slight signs of wear. The original bright blue boards have minor bumping on the bottom, but otherwise has no notable damage and tight binding. Internally, the pages are clean and bright. Colonel Boyington’s inscription and signature on the photograph are written in marker. Inscription is legible, without fading.

Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.