A Sketch in the Lives of William Sidney Porter (O. Henry) and Al Jennings, the Bandit. Signed by Jennings, RARE. A Sketch in the Lives of William Sidney Porter (O. Henry) and Al Jennings, the Bandit. Signed by Jennings, RARE. First Edition, The Pioneer Press, Hollywood, 5540 Melrose Ave. Copyright 1941. Soft cover, 32 pp. Inscribed and signed, Al Jennings boldly in dark pencil.Al Jennings, was an attorney in the Oklahoma joining his practice with his two brother. A gun battle between a rival attorney resulted in one brother dead, one wounded. After the killer was released, Jennings and his brother resorted to robbing trains. After he went to Hollywood to consult on Westerns and made 11 films. He died at 98. This is an extremely rare publication and know it is in impeccable condition having been beautifully archived for 80+ years.
Estimated Value $100 - 300
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