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SIGNED & INSCRIBED by BOTH Gene Fowler & Ben Hecht in blue ink on ffep: "Salutes, Lew. We both give you this book to be used to repel drunks, and also to snuff candles. Gene Fowler, and a bow, - Ben Hecht". Hecht has also signed the ffep, following Fowler's inscription. Illustrated by Herman Rosse. With 8 wonderful colour illustrations at the beginning of each of the scenes. Colour title page. The volume is subtitled: "A love-sick Charade in three Acts and something like eight Scenes, recounting the Didoes of two young and amorous Souls, who nigh perished when they weren't in the Hay together. This simple and slightly uncouth saga is the work of Messrs. Ben Hecht & Gene Fowler." Ben Hecht (1894-1964), American screenwriter, director, producer, playwright, and novelist. Gene Fowler (1890-1960), American journalist, author and dramatist. Printed in the USA. Bound in publisher's original black cloth with bold green lettering to front board & spine. NO dustjacket. Slight handling wear, mild shelfwear, otherwise a nice clean tight solid hardcover copy. 208pp. Scarce signed copy by both authors. RARE. Seller Inventory # 001226
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Great Magoo: A love-sick Charade in ...
Publisher: Covici Friede, New York
Publication Date: 1933
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition
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