Hillerman, Tony THE FLY ON THE WALL, ill. Franklin, Ernest

Harper & Row, 1971. Signed By Author and Illustrator. First Edition, First Printing, Signed by Author. Binding: Cloth & Boards. Book Condition: Near Fine. Jacket Condition: Near Fine in Archival Plastic. Size: 8vo - over 7.75" - 9.75" tall. A handsome First Edition, First Printing of Hillerman's second book, signed by the author on the title page and by the illustrator on four pages of original art: two full pages of ink and watercolor pencil color illustrations and two pages of black ink illustrations. Also features Franklin's signature "wolf" on the front free endpaper. A political novel. With "First Edition" stated on the copyright page and number line ending in "1" on the last page. The book is in bright blue cloth & boards in fine condition but for a small black spot on the top edge. With bright blue endpapers. The dustjacket is complete with the original price ($5.95) and "0971" on the bottom corner of the front flap. There is some wear at the spine ends and light soiling, especially on the creases, and light foxing and a small repaired tear on the verso, otherwise fine. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Also includes a fine copy of Firsts Magazine, Vol. 1, Number 4, April, 1991 featuring an article about Ernest Franklin and the original artwork he creates for Tony Hillerman's books, "Illustrating Tony Hillerman." Parrish Books guarantees all signatures as authentic.