J. Frank Dobie Signed 1960 First Edition "I'll Tell You A Tale" Hardcover w/ DJ

by J. Frank Dobie

$199 · Offered by eBay

First edition · Signed

J. Frank Dobie Signed 1960 First Edition "I'll Tell You A Tale" Hardcover w/ DJ Category:Books & Magazines Antiquarian & Collectible Item Specifics: Author: J. Frank Dobie Title: I'll Tell You a Tale: An Anthology Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Year Printed: 1960 Special Attributes: Signed, Inscribed, 1st Edition, Dust Jacket Included Binding: Hardcover Language: English Subject: Americana, Texas Folklore, Southwestern Up for sale is a highly collectible, authentic 1960 First Edition, First Printing copy of "I'll Tell You a Tale: An Anthology" by legendary Texas folklorist J. Frank Dobie. This exceptional copy is hand-signed and dated (1960) by J. Frank Dobie on the front flyleaf page with a vintage personalized inscription to Tom B. Blackstone. The copyright page explicitly states "FIRST EDITION" confirming its premier collector status. Condition Details: Signature/Interior: The signature page and text block are crisp and clean. A faint vintage pencil notation reading "Review copy (signed)" is visible on the upper right of the signed page, left intact for historical accuracy.Binding: Tight, stable, and vertically square. Dust Jacket: Original dust jacket is present with the iconic longhorn skull and donkey artwork. Shows minor edge wear and light vintage toning consistent with age (please look closely at all photos). This is a beautiful "trifecta" collector's piece—combining a true first printing, the original dust jacket, and a period-correct signature from the author d

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Year: 1960
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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