Jakes
By Leo D. Stapleton
Published by DMC Associates, Inc.; Dover, New Hampshire. 1994. Stated First Printing. Signed.
Hardcover. Dustjacket. 8vo (9 1/4" X 6 1/4"). 236 pages.
From dustjacket:
JAKES tells the stories of some of the most dedicated, most courageous - and, of course, most outrageously funny - fire fighters the city of Boston has ever known.
Inscribed (to Chief Al Hogan) and signed by Leo D. Stapleton on front endpage (see pictures).
Please note that this book came from a local estate and I have no way of verifying the authenticity of this signature. I also have no reason to doubt it.
Condition
Non-price-clipped dustjacket is in Good condition with moderate shelfwear/scuffing and some light staining. I've placed it in a Brodart protective cover.
Book itself...
External: Light soiling to spine and covers. Chipping to edges of covers. Staining/spotting on page edges.
Internal: Binding is tight and all pages are intact and clean.
Condition of book is Good.
Full refund if book is not as described.
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