Group of 6 books by Michael Chabon inscribed to his early mentor and employer: The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, 1988, First Edition in dust jacket -- A Model World, 1991, First Edition in dust jacket-- A Model World, 1991, advance review copy-- Wonder Boys, 1995, First Edition in dust jacket -- The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, 2000, proof copy -- Summerland, 2002, advance copy
New York: Morrow, Hyperion, Villard, Random House, 1988-2002. First edition. Hardcover. Group of 6 books all inscribed in the year of publication either to Jay Dantry, the owner of Jay's Book Stall, who employed Chabon while he was in college in Pittsburgh and was an early reader and commenter on 'The Mysteries of Pittsburgh' or Jay's partner, Harry Schwalb, also a reader and early advisor. The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, 1988, First Edition in dust jacket, inscribed to Harry -- A Model World, 1991, First Edition in dust jacket, inscribed to Harry 'for correcting my grammar all those times' -- A Model World, 1991, advance review copy, inscribed to Jay Dantry 'to my great friend Jay, thanks for always giving me your support...' -- Wonder Boys, 1995, First Edition in dust jacket, inscribed to Harry 'the original Wonder Boy' -- The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, 2000, proof copy, inscribed 'To the eternal Jay, one of the people who keeps the whole thing from being a dull business indeed...' -- Summerland, 2002, advance copy, inscribed to Jay. Great association copies from Pittsburgh's Pulitzer-winning author. 6 books, all inscribed. Digital images available upon request. Fine. Item #0080581
Price: $1,600.00