Book Known As Q (Signed First Edition - Association Copy)

8vo., 334pp. Sharp Staed First Edition. Bound in black cloth with lettering in gilt on spine. Blind-stamped titling on front board. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($17.95), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. Inscribed and signed by author on the front end-paper, "To Frances & Albert Hackett with best wishes. Robert Giroux". Albert Hackett, (1900-1995), was an actor and dramatist but was most well known as a screenwriter, collaborating with his wife Frances (1931-1984). The duo were made famous for their work on the Thin Man series, It's a Wonderful Life, Easter Parade, Father of the Bride and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. (Wikipedia). A very pretty collectable copy and a great association.