signed first edition Hardcover
1977 · NY
by Hammond, John
NY: Summit Books, 1977. First edition, first prnt. Inscribed by Hammond on the front free endpage. "To Patsy & John This is possibly the ultimate self-indulgence, but it comes with my love. John 10/4/77." Black and white photographs. Bump to front and rear board topedges and rear board bottom corner, corners touched, spine ends with shelfwear; dustjacket with shelfwear, small edges chips, short tear on the front panel topedge and front flap corner wrinkles. Very Good condition in a Good dustjacket with an archival cover. Recollections by the impressario who promoted and recorded Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Helen Humes, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and many others.. Inscribed and Dated By Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
(Inventory #: 12114)