SONGS FOR PATRICIA by Norman Rosten with decorations by Alexander Dobkin.

Rosten, Norman, 1913-1995. Alexander Dobkin, 1908-1975 (illustrator). H. Lawrence Hoffman, 1911-1977 (dust jacket designer).

Published by New York: Simon and Schuster, Inc., 1951.

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First edition, first printing (per publisher's requisite statement for latter upon copyright page) INSCRIBED, DATED, AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. [1-8], 1-46 pages. Hardcover: H 24cm x L 16cm. Dust jacket toned and soiled; small chips, short tears, and scuffs; front flap retains publisher's printed price at bottom right. Beige boards; slight scuffing and toning; slender bump to front board's top edge. Seven-line ink inscription "To Vicki - | Who was probably just as charming | as a little girl - (yes?) - in which | case these poems are for you, too! | Norman | (author) | Nov. 1961" upon page [1]. Laid-in at front endpapers is August 1, 1982 Washington Post article regarding Marilyn Monroe by Normen Rosten. A few spots of slight soiling to interior leaves which otherwise remain clean. Binding is firm. Poetry collection in honor of Rosten's daughter Patricia which makes the inscription all the more touching with its warmth. Seller Inventory # CVA-01794

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Title: SONGS FOR PATRICIA by Norman Rosten with ...
Publisher: New York: Simon and Schuster, Inc., 1951.
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition

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