Signed book: Legend: The Life and Death of Marilyn Monroe by Fred Lawrence Guiles. First edition. NY: Stein and Day, 1984. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 501 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, 'To Brenda from Jim Doughtery.' The author has also signed and inscribed above Dougherty’s name, 'To Jim & Rita, With love, Fred Guiles. PS It took me two days to sign all the copies in gold ink on the binding! Pennsylvania 1984.' Scattered soiling to the signed page, staining to the front and back boards, and mild creasing and small tears to the dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
