The Town & the City. Kerouac's first book and signed "John Kerouac" on the front endpaper

Kerouac, John (Jack)

Published by Harcourt, Brace, and Company, New York, 1950

Condition: Used Hardcover

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This is a rebinding copy. Bound in stained and mottled red cloth stampeding gold on the front board. The spine is stained and has been reglued in placed. There is a 1/2" area missing at the top of the spine. A few endpapers at the back of the book have some marginal tears. The only redeeming value of the book is the signature of John Kerouac on the front flyleaf. First Edition (Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page.

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Title: The Town & the City. Kerouac's first book and signed "John Kerouac" on the front endpaper
Publisher: Harcourt, Brace, and Company, New York
Publication Date: 1950
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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