Half of Paradise
New York: Pocket Books, 1966. First paperback edition. Mass market paperback in illustrated wrappers by Sandy Kossin. Lengthy and entertaining inscription from Burke to the former owner dated in 1969 on half title, and an additional quote on the dedication page in his hand. Spine creased and sunned, wear to edges of wraps. Very good.
First paperback printing of this New Orleans thriller from Burke, his debut novel. This copy with a great, personal inscription and quote:
"With best regards on this hung-over New Year's Day of 1969, from the last of the South Louisiana Badmen, Hogman Jim Burke, king of the Lafayette 12-string."
"'Honest officer, I wouldn't have smoked it if I knew it was harmful to my health -' Hell's Angels."
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Price: $125.00
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