Lot 99
- 99
Fante, John
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Fante, John
- Wait Until Spring Bandini. New York: Stackpole Sons, 1938
- Ink and paper
8vo. Publisher's blue cloth stamped in red and blind; board edges a little faded, rear indented from bookend. Original illustrated dust-jacket; rubbed, loss at ends and upper right of front panel.
Catalogue Note
first edition, inscribed by the author,"For Bailey Fessler, with best wishes, and I hope my book pleases you - J.Fante Dec. 21, 1938"
Fante's first novel and first of the Bandini Quartet, uncommon signed. 🌄Bukowski was instrumental is the reassessment of this author in recent decades.