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Lot 329

[MCMURTRY, Larry (1936-2021), his copies]. Group of 18 First or Early Editions of Actress Biographies.

Estimate: $150 - $300
Starting Bid
$80

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[MCMURTRY, Larry (1936-2021), his copies]. Group of 18 First or Early Editions of Actress Biographies. [V.p., ca. 20th century]. 8vos. Illustrated. Publisher's bindings, dust jackets (most jackets unclipped). 

Condition

General wear, soiling, scuffing, ownership markings. Good or better. MAINLY FIRST EDITIONS, ALL WITH LARRY MCMURTRY'S BOOKPLATE ON FP. First editions (or presumed first editions) include: Grace of Monaco; Gertrude Lawrence; Elizabeth; On the Other Hand; Rita; Ingrid Bergman; Mary Pickford America's Sweetheart; Vivien Leigh; The Girl Next Door; Grace the Secret Lives of a Princess; Judy Holliday; Early Havoc; Has Corinne Been a Good Girl?; Orchids & Salami; Lana. Later editions include: Ava (2 copies - one a BCE); Ruth Gordon Myself Among Others. 

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