Maxine O'Callaghan (Signed by Author & Others. Limited Collector's First Edition in Acrylic Slipcase. Handwritten "Note" from Delilah West by the Author at the Back)
Michigan / California: Royal Oak / Mision Viejo, 1994. Phil Parks (Cover Illustration). Signed, Numbered, Limited Editio. Softcover. This special limited edition was published in two ways: 1) 50 collectors copies in acrylic slipcases, and 2) 200 limited copies signed by all the contributors (assumed without the acrylic slipcase). This is a collectors copy, #2/50, signed by author Maxine O'Callaghan, Wendy Hornsby (Afterward), Marcia Muller (Appreciation), and Phil Parks (Cover Illustrator), and includes the acrylic slipcase.
Delilah West is a female private investigator and main character Maxine O'Callaghan's series of novels. Much to the delight of fans, at the back of this copy, (presumed to be written in the author's hand), is a handwritten note to the reader from Delilah West which reads:
"To Whom It May Concern:
Over the years I've politely ignored the way people keep linking me to this local Orange Co. writer. Now I hear she's not only taking credit for my work, she's saying we are a lot alike.
Sure.
The Woman's never been shot at, tossed in the slammer, or had her ears forcibly pierced by fishing lures.
Bless me.
She doesn't have a clue.
Delilah West,
N.K.A.
(Never Known As)
Maxine O'Callaghan"
This softcover collector's copy has laid cardstock covers with an illustration of a puzzle of a lion on the cover by artist Phil Parks in black and white. The frontispiece is a tipped in color photograph of Maxine O'Callaghan. The copyright page bears wet signatures of Wendy Hornsby, Marcia Muller, Maxine O'Callaghan, and Phil Parks, and hand-numbered 2/50. 51 pp.
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Bibliography 1974-1995; Introduction; Appreciation; Short Stories, "A Change of Clients" and "Deal with the Devil"; and Afterward.
CONDITION: This copy and it's clear acrylic slipcase are in fine condition. A very special copy. Full refund if not satisfied. Fine.
Item #078460
Price: $40.00 save 50% $20.00