RIDING THE EARTHBOY 40

New York: World, 1971. First Edition. Uncorrected proofs. Mustard wrappers; 8vo. 54 pp. With a long inscription, in part: "To __ __ It's been good to meet you and to work with you on the Hugo papers..." and signed "Jim Welch Missoula, 1985". Native American writer's first book, a collection of poetry. He was a central figure of the Missoula writers Mafia with Kittredge, Hugo, Crumley and others. Fine, housed in a fine cloth clamshell case with leather label. Scarce proof, rare signed.