Signed book: Chaim Gross. First edition. NY: Harry N. Abrams, 1974. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11.75 x 11, 235 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black artist’s pencil, “To Leon Hess—a prince of man—a very Happy Birthday. Seventieth! 1984, Chaim Gross,” adding a wonderful full-length sketch of a woman dancing. In fine condition, with some mild toning to fore-edges and some scattered light wear to dust jacket. The inscribee, Leon Hess, was the founder of the Hess Corporation and owner of the NY Jets—this item originates from his personal library. RRAuction COA.
