A Klondike Trilogy - Three Uncollected Stories - Edited by Earle Labor - Illustrated by Jack Freas

Santa Barbara: Neville, 1983. First Edition. Of an edition of 326 copies, this copy is in the binding of the 26 deluxe lettered copies which were bound in full gilt-stamped brown morocco leather, each containing an original check filled out and signed by Jack London. This special extra copy belonged to the famous rare book collector and dealer, John McLaughlin of The Book Sail in Orange, California. One of the first collectors to recognize the importance of popular culture, McLaughlin gathered a fabled collection of material. His 1984 landmark rare book and manuscript catalogue, The Undead - The Book Sail - 16th Anniversary Catalogue, contained an amazing amount of terrific material including Bram Stoker’s original manuscript for Dracula. The printed colophon has John McLaughlin’s name written in attractive calligraphy. The check is especially desirable as it is a printed The Merchants Bank of San Francisco check made out to Cash, dated November 9, 1914 and signed in full by London, in the amount of $200.00. A particularly excellent example with Jack London’s signature bold and clear. This book has three Jack London stories of the Klondike published in book form for the first time. Two of the stories have not printed before this book. Fine condition.