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New Orleans businessman (1913-1974) prosecuted by Jim Garrison on charges that he was involved in a conspiracy with elements of the CIA in the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Signed book: American Grotesque. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.75, 669 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ballpoint, “For Tom – Whose warm and steadfast friendship helped me bear the unbearable through all those dark, dread despairing days – with deep affection, Clay.” The upper section is signed by the book’s author, “For Tom Dawson, With affection & appreciation for the fellow who started the whole chain reaction! James Kirkwood.” In fine condition, with light wear to the dust jacket.
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