JOHN BALL JR. - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 13311
The author of In the Heat of the Night signs a First Day Cover
honoring John Steinbeck
First Day Cover signed: "John Ball", 6½x3½.
Price: $90.00
Condition: Fine condition
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JOHN BALL, JR.
The author of In the Heat of the Night signs a First Day Cover
honoring John Steinbeck
First Day Cover signed: "John Ball", 6½x3½. FDC celebrating
John Steinbeck, postmarked Salinas, California, February 27, 1979,
15-cent John Steinbeck USA stamp affixed, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. John Dudley
Ball, Jr. (1911-1988) was a US commercial pilot and writer, most famous
for his novel In the Heat of the Night (1965). Other notable works
include Operation Springboard (1958) and The First Team (1971).
His works range from murder dramas to science fiction. Erasure marks in lower
margin. Pencil note (unknown hand on verso). Fine condition.
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