THE JAZZ MAN

Atheneum, 1966. WEIK, Mary Hays. THE JAZZ MAN. Woodcuts by Ann Grifalconi. NY: Atheneum, 1966. 8vo., brown cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. The children's story about a crippled boy named Zeke and his encounter with the Jazz Man in Harlem. Illustrated by the author's daughter. Signed presentation from both the author and the illustrator on the half-title page: "To Fred- The Jazz Collector with the most! All good wishes, Mary Weik....and to Fred- who's where the jazz began- and where the action is (even if we miss you)! Love Ann. 9/10/66." Very Good (some soil & small tape stains to the front & rear endpapers, else contents clean & tight); few tiny nicks & little browning d/j. $150.00.