signed first edition Paperback
1926 · Los Angeles
by Finerty, James J.
Los Angeles: The Author, 1926. Book. Very Good Plus. Stapled Wrappers. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR opposite page 5 at first blank page - To:- Peter Tamony from the Author Jim Finerty: P.O. Box 867 M.O. Los Angeles, Calif. A Gift 1936". Association Copy, Peter Tamony was an American folk-etymologist who is noted for his research on American colloquial speech, Jazz music and sports. His collection is archived at the State Historical Society of Missouri. James J. Finerty was the ex-police chief of Bessemer, PA. With 2 pieces of associated publication ephemera in envelope tipped-in (truncated)