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The Book of Jamaica
by Banks, Russell
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/fine
- Seller
-
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. 326p octavp. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed by Banks "For Jonathan (Williams and Tom-- (Meyer) dear friends Love Russell 5/93" Additionally Banks has written "This copy is one of approx. 300 copies not changed in Feb 1980 for legal reasons. Russell Banks 4/2/80" In chapter 5 Banks discusses Errol Flynn and the Miami Mafia, the Cia, Errol Flynn and Menotti's abortion clinic, Mrs Flynn and the Frenchman's Cove Hotel etc. It was feared that Flynn's wife was litigious so the change was made. Its possible Banks wrote this note in the traditional 10 author's copies he received. Jonathan Williams photographer, poet and publisher of Jargon. Tom Meyer his partner the poet. Scarce
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- Bookseller
- Old New York Book Shop
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 49597
- Title
- The Book of Jamaica
- Author
- Banks, Russell
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1980
- Keywords
- American Literture
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
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About the Seller
Old New York Book Shop
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Atlanta, Georgia
About Old New York Book Shop
The Old New York Book Shop was founded in 1971. I was located at 1069 Juniper St in Atlanta for more than 25 years. After the advent of the internet I moved to my home. I am a member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America). All books are returnable for any reason within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. Books are described in adherence to the strict code of ethics and professionalism employed by the ABAA.
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