THE END OF THE PARTY

G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1976. BARRETT, Marvin. THE END OF THE PARTY. NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons, [1976]. 8vo., black cloth in dust jacket; 219 pages. First Edition. A novel about an American in Paris in the 1920s. Signed presentation from Barrett on the front endpaper: "To Liz Fondares, with best wishes, Marvin Barrett. August, 1977." Elizabeth Fondares [1916-2012] spent much of her life supporting and expanding the relations between France and the United States. She was named Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur in 1989 and had many other similar honors bestowed upon her. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight); little edgewear (small nicks & tears; $7.95 price is present) d/j. $50.00.