The Gambler and Other Short Stories
Detroit, MI: Planet Detroit Chapbooks, 1986. Limited Edition. 8vo. Fine. Item #18605
A early Barker work and fantastic association copy, this piece signed and inscribed by Barker to friend and notable Maryland book collector and dealer, Sam Smith.
Barker's inscription, dated June 23, 1986, on the verso of the front wrap, reads - "Sam, Wanted to get this to you and also just to say hello. Haven't heard from you in how long? Hope all is well with you. Everything ducky here if you don't think too much about the noise & the pace. But then, I'm too busy to give that much attention. All the best, David"
Trade paperback. Saddle-staple binding. 27pp. Features the stories 'Faded Bungalows', 'Fish Lips', and 'The Gambler'.
Square tight binding. Clean interior. Occasional light foxing. Shallow diagonal crease near the upper fore edge corner.
A lovely copy of a very scarce work.
Price: $125.00