Eight (8) important books of or about queer fiction. The collection includes:
Two (2) copies of "Numbers" by John Rechy (American, b. 1931), published by Grove Press, Inc. in 1967. Hardcover. First editions, with one copy signed by Ned Rorem (American, 1923-2022).
"City of Night," by John Richey, 1963. Grove Press. Hardcover. First edition and first printing. Dust jacket with price unclipped.
"City of Night," by John Richey, Panther Press, 1969. Softcover.
"Marilyn's Daughter," an uncorrected proof for the first edition inscribed and signed by John Richey on the title page. Roger Austen (American, 1935-1984).
"Playing the Game: The Homosexual Novel in America." 1977. Published by Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc. First Edition. Signed. Don Carpenter (American, 1931-1995).
"Hard Rain Falling." 1966. Published by Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., New York. First edition. Hardcover.
Andrew Holleran (American, b. 1944) "The Beauty of Men." Published 1996 by William Morrow & Company, Inc., New York. First edition. Signed. 9 1/2 x 6".
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