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John Fante & H.L. Mencken

John Fante & H.L. Mencken

A Personal Correspondence, 19301952

by Michael Moreau

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appears in About Los Angeles.

First Trade edition, Limited to 750 copies quarter bound in red cloth & decorated boards.B&W photo ills. 8vo size, 172pp. A Fine copy in a Fine clear acetate dj....

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appears in About Los Angeles.

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