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Tevis, Walter.

[New York: Avon Books, 1976]. Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Later edition, first Avon printing. Avon 31278. Signed and inscribed by Tevis to his book editor at Doubleday. This edition has a new author's note dated 1976 of which he comments on the pool players in his novel and ends with "That is ridiculous. I made up Minnesota Fats-name and all---as surely as Disney made up Donald Duck." [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 3-378]. Toning to text paper, edge rubs and reading creases, a very good copy. Scarce signed. (33973). Item #33973

Price: $150.00