Lot 69
Capote (Truman) One Christmas, first trade edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Johnny Carson's mother-in-law, New York, Random House, 1983.
Hammer Price: £240
Description
Capote (Truman) One Christmas, first trade edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Johnny Carson's mother-in-law "For Angie - who is very special. Love, Truman" to endpaper, with autograph card from Joanne Carson "While Truman was here in August he signed this for you!! Happy Birthday To the BEST and most understanding mother in the world. Jojo" in envelope with inscription "Mommie Dec. 1984" tipped onto front pastedown, original cloth very light rubbing and fading to spine, near-fine, in original slip-case with pictorial onlay, light fading, otherwise fine, 8vo, New York, Random House, [1983].
⁂ A touching association, inscribed by Capote in the month of his death to the mother of one of the closest friends of his later years.
Capote and Joanne Carson first met in 1966 when Capote was at the height of his fame, making regular appearances on the Johnny Carson show. Following her divorce from Johnny, Joanne moved to California and eventually set aside two rooms of her house for Capote who would stay there for a few months each year. He died at Joanne Carson's in August 1984.
Description
Capote (Truman) One Christmas, first trade edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Johnny Carson's mother-in-law "For Angie - who is very special. Love, Truman" to endpaper, with autograph card from Joanne Carson "While Truman was here in August he signed this for you!! Happy Birthday To the BEST and most understanding mother in the world. Jojo" in envelope with inscription "Mommie Dec. 1984" tipped onto front pastedown, original cloth very light rubbing and fading to spine, near-fine, in original slip-case with pictorial onlay, light fading, otherwise fine, 8vo, New York, Random House, [1983].
⁂ A touching association, inscribed by Capote in the month of his death to the mother of one of the closest friends of his later years.
Capote and Joanne Carson first met in 1966 when Capote was at the height of his fame, making regular appearances on the Johnny Carson show. Following her divorce from Johnny, Joanne moved to California and eventually set aside two rooms of her house for Capote who would stay there for a few months each year. He died at Joanne Carson's in August 1984.
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