Description
Signed first edition of The Dame, inscribed with both the author’s pseudonym, Richard Stark, and his official name, Donald Westlake.
Octavo, 183pp. Gray cloth with title in red on spine. Stated “First Printing” on copyright page. In the publisher’s dust jacket, $4.50 retail price on front flap, near fine with light shelf wear. Inscribed on the title page: For Steve — with pleasure / Donald Westlake aka Richard Stark.” A rare example of an author signing both their pen name and real name on one page.
