The John R. Hawkins Collection

A Game Men Play by Vance Bourjaily

Limited First Edition, First Printing, 1980

Franklin Library

Inscribed and Signed by Vance Bourjaily

John R. Hawkins was the editor of the First Edition Division of the Franklin Library. During his tenure as editor, he was responsible for working with the various authors who participated in their publishing program. “A Game Men Play” was one of the “limited first editions” he edited. The inscription on the limitation page reads, “And this copy is exclusively for John Hawkins - with thanks – Signed by Vance Bourjaily, July 5, 1980.”

This is a very rare book. Since the limited first editions were issued unsigned, it is rare to find one that is author signed. This edition is not only author signed but inscribed. The book features the usual Franklin Library fineries of a full leather cover, gold gilding and gilting, silk moiré endpapers and a matching satin bookmark. I am classifying the book as Near Fine + with shelfwear to the bottom leather edges.

At the bottom of this listing are photographs of the book and inscription.