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Dear John:

Does it detract from the value of a book to have it signed by the translator (in addition to the author)? Thanks. Laraine

John replies:
Detract: No. Enhance: Negligible.


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Patterson, James | Murder in Paradise | First Edition Book Patterson, James | Murder in Paradise | Signed First Edition Book

Signed First Edition Hardcover Book. June 2018 NY: Grand Central Press First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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