signed first edition Hardcover
1961 · New York
by GRIFFITH, Corinne [DiMAGGIO, Joe]
New York: Frederick Fell, 1961. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper with just a touch of sunning at the spine. Inscribed by the author to Joe DiMaggio: "In sincere admiration of a great American sportsman - Joe DiMaggio from Corinne Griffith." A book on antiques by a well-regarded, but now forgotten film actress who successfully transformed herself from actress to businesswoman and writer. She wrote several books, including a couple on sports, and her memoir *Papa's Delicate Condition* was filmed with Jackie Gleason. Aside from amassing a fortune in Los Angeles real estate, she also married the owner of the Washington Redskins and composed their fight song "Hail to the Redskins." With a letter of provenance signed by DiMaggio's two granddaughters. (Inventory #: 91731)