signed first edition
1961 · New York
by MCMURTRY, LARRY
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1961. FIRST EDITION. 212 x 146 mm. (8 3/8 x 5 3/4"). 3 p.l., 179, [5] pp.
Publisher's black paper boards backed in mustard yellow cloth, upper cover with the publisher's circular stamp containing initials "H B" and a torch motif, spine with black lettering, original dust jacket. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR in ink on front free endpaper, "To Mr. Combie -- / who stuck it out through two of my classes -- / with sincere / best wishes -- / Larry McMurtry." ◆One corner slightly bumped, a hint of edge wear, one opening with a couple of very small marginal stains, otherwise in excellent condition. Jacket edges, corners, (truncated)
Publisher's black paper boards backed in mustard yellow cloth, upper cover with the publisher's circular stamp containing initials "H B" and a torch motif, spine with black lettering, original dust jacket. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR in ink on front free endpaper, "To Mr. Combie -- / who stuck it out through two of my classes -- / with sincere / best wishes -- / Larry McMurtry." ◆One corner slightly bumped, a hint of edge wear, one opening with a couple of very small marginal stains, otherwise in excellent condition. Jacket edges, corners, (truncated)