The Brave Bulls by Tom Lea 1949 Signed Inscribed “Bill Norton” USS Hornet WWII

by Tom Lea

$80 · Offered by eBay

Signed

THE BRAVE BULLS by Tom Lea — 1949 — Signed & Personally Inscribed Offered is an original 1949 copy of The Brave Bulls by Tom Lea, published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston. This copy is particularly interesting because it contains a handwritten presentation inscription and signature by Tom Lea: “To Bill Norton from a shipmate on the old HORNET! Salud! Tom Lea” The inscription makes this a fascinating piece of WWII-era Tom Lea history. Lea was a noted American artist and LIFE magazine war correspondent who traveled aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8) during World War II. The copyright page states: Published April 1949 Reprinted April 1949 (three times) The book features Lea’s artwork and decorative illustrations throughout. Condition * Original 1949 hardcover binding * Signed and personally inscribed by Tom Lea * No original dust jacket * General age-related wear to the cloth boards and spine * Some rubbing/wear and discoloration consistent with age * Interior pages are generally intact * Please examine all photographs carefully as they are part of the description A great opportunity for collectors of Tom Lea, Western literature, WWII history, signed books, or USS Hornet memorabilia. The book is being sold as pictured, and the inscription is the primary feature of this copy. DISCLAIMER * I have not independently verified the identity or military service of Bill Norton; the USS Hornet reference is transcribed exactly from the author’s handwritten inscription.*

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Year: 1949
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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