FANTE, John. Dago Red. New York: The Viking Press, 1940.

First Edition. Valenti Angelo dustjacket art and illustrations. Author's third book, a collection of 13 short stories including "Altar Boy." Author was known as one of the first writers to portray the tough times faced by many Los Angeles writers, and for influencing Charles Bukowski, among others. Near Fine with slight rubbing to spine, in a Very Good plus dustjacket, few short closed tears and shallow nicks to edges, shallow chipping to top spine end, few scotch tape pieces to verso.

Price: $750.00