Growing Hand, Signed (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Although this copy is not in good condition, it is notable in that the author inscribed it to the widow of the person to whom it was dedicated: Underneath the printed dedication, "In memory of Carleton Stevens Coon, gifted scholar, inspiring teacher, valued friend," the author wrote in blue pen, "and with much love to Lisa, who did a lot more than keep the home fires burning! John P." Lisa is Carleton Coon's widow, Lisa Dougherty Geddes; this copy was added to Dr. Coon's book collection after he passed away on 3 June 1981. Its binding and endpapers have soil, with a particularly unsightly stain (with small chips) in the bottom margin of the final leaf; several other margins have soil and/or wear; outer edges have foxing and/or soil; top corner of free front endpaper has stamp indicating that this copy was not accessioned by an academic library; book is a bit musty as well; corners bumped; pages have small corner crease; tight, body of text clean. 308 p., illustrated. A rough copy with important provenance. [b 724]. Signed by Author(s).

CHAU2515? This is a superb opportunity to secure this stunning large 10" x 8" photo for actress Joanne Kerns?of Growing Pains who has personally autographed the souvenir where her signature rests perfectly accompanying her portrait bar just very small places in pristine condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. HBDJ, Stated First Edition, 1943, 1st printing, 8-43, followed by the letters D-S. includes SIGNED CARD AND HAND ADDRESSED ENVELOPE BY BETTY SMITH where she writes about SIGNING FANS BOOK , Inner FLAp Dust jacket is priced ($2.75 with No. 5338 at bottom ) has color illustration of street and Green cloth boards TitlEd on Bright Undamaged whIte Paper Label on Spine, Cover Nice Condtion light Rub, Wear, NF+/VG-, AS-IS, Interior clean and solid LiGht FoX, Wear, tree on front DJ at Building and ad for war bonds and picture of author on back of DJ. Condition of dust jacket is slightly tattered and sometimes held together with old tape on Verso. STill It's about 94 percent there and looks better than it sounds in a brodart plastic protector. Pieces of DJ missing along spine edges DJ & top & Bottom DJ smaLL pieces missing, Tiny chips Tears mends extremitIEs DJ, Creases to DJ, Some small brown staiN back DJ, Book measures approx 8.5x5.75", 443 pages, VIntage appeal . Basis for the first film directed by Elia Kazan, which featured Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, and Oscar winners Peggy Ann Garner and James Dunn (who touchingly brought his considerable experience as a real alcoholic to the screen) with 8-43 above the statement and "D-S" below on Copyright Page as Required. Signed by Author(s).