THE BETSY.
New York: Trident Press, (1971). 1971.
1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Early, Inscribed First Edition to Cornelius Ryan, (author of A Bridge Too Far and The Longest Day) and his wife, dated, Los Angeles / 18 Oct. 1971, "For Kate and Connie, With much love." This compelling novel, portraying the automobile industry and adapted to film with Sir Laurence Olivier and Robert Duvall, follows Robbins' blockbusters, Never Love A Stranger. A Stone For Danny Fisher, (filmed as King Creole with Elvis Presley) and Robbins' Hollywood trilogy, The Dream Merchants, The Carpetba ggers and The Inheritors. Robbins' larger than life charcters have captivated millions of readers for nearly forty years. 8vo. 502 pp. A fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper showing negligible closed tears to the crown of the spine and a closed tea r on the front panel. A scarce association copy reflecting a close literary and personal friendship spanning three decades. From the library of Cornelius Ryan.
Item #12409 Price: US$400.00