HERLIHY JAMES LEO: (1927-1993) American Novelist & Playwright whose works include Midnight Cowboy. T.L.S., James Leo Herlihy, one page, 8vo, n.p. (New York), 5th April 1967, to Jean Bonnel. Herlihy announces 'The sentiments expressed in your letter are a wonderful and unexpected reward for having written Midnight Cowboy' and continues to add that he wishes he could write the letter in French in order to express his appreciation of Bonnel's generosity, further remarking 'If ever you come to New York I hope you will get in touch with me. It would be a pleasure to greet you'. Together with a signed and inscribed 8vo paperback edition of Un cow-boy de charme ('Midnight Cowboy'), French text edition published by Editions Stock, Paris, 1966. Signed and inscribed by Herlihy to the half title page, 'J'ai un ami a Foix, Il s'appelle Jean Bonnel - James Leo Herlihy' and dated New York, 4th April 1967 in his hand. To the inside front cover two portions of the original envelope in which the book was transmitted are neatly laid down, one with Bonnel's address in Herlihy's hand and the other with Herlihy's surname and return address in his hand. To the left edge of the front cover a partially printed thin strip of paper is affixed, the printed text featuring the novelist's New York address, signed ('James Leo Herlihy') with his name alone in black ink. Scarce. Some light age wear, generally VG, 2

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