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Frank, Robert; Americans [SIGNED - 1959 GROVE PRESS 1ST EDITION - FINE COPY IN FINE DUST JACKET]

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The Americans. Robert Frank. Introduction by Jack Kerouac. Grove Press, New York, 1959. 180 pp. Unpaginated. Oblong quarto. First edition. Clothbound in photo-illustrated dustjacket. 83 Black-and-white reproductions. SIGNED/INSCRIBED "Robert Frank / NYC Nov. 30. 96. / To Rob ..." (also included is a notarized letter written by the former owner - a noted New York City bookseller - detailing when and where Robert Frank hand signed the book for him). BOOK CONDITION: Fine; a tight, clean copy in a Fine dust jacket with hints of toning/soiling, tiny closed tear at front (and rear) top corners (at fold), and two 1/2 inch closed tears with associated wrinkling along top rear edge (small archival tape repairs to verso of jacket at each of these points). Jacket looks fantastic in a clear, brodart protector. Overall, a highly collectible SIGNED copy of the 1959 Grove Press Edition.

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Frank, Robert; Americans [SIGNED - 1959 GROVE PRESS 1ST EDITION - FINE COPY IN FINE DUST JACKET]

Name: Frank, Robert; Americans [SIGNED - 1959 GROVE PRESS 1ST EDITION - FINE COPY IN FINE DUST JACKET]
Brand: Robert Frank
SKU: 175541513
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