Details:

James Jones autographed vintage glossy black-and-white photograph, measuring approximately 4.5 x 7 inches, featuring a portrait of the celebrated American novelist standing along the Seine in Paris, with Notre-Dame Cathedral visible in the background.

Personally inscribed in black ink across the upper portion of the image, "For Robert Merritt," followed by his signature, "James Jones."

The reverse bears a vintage French photo agency stamp identifying the image as a complimentary print, along with the photographer's credit, "Marc Riboud Magnum." Riboud was an internationally acclaimed French photojournalist and member of Magnum Photos.

An attractive autographed portrait of one of America's most important postwar novelists, photographed by a celebrated documentary photographer.

Fine condition with minor handling wear.

James Jones (1921–1977) was an American novelist best known for his World War II novel From Here to Eternity (1951), which won the National Book Award and was adapted into the Academy Award-winning 1953 film starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, and Frank Sinatra. His other notable works include The Thin Red Line (1962) and Whistle (1978). A World War II veteran, Jones drew extensively upon his military experiences in his writing.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11704 1419576-1