Flak Bait: Eight Decades Dodging Flak as a Bombardier, FBI Agent, Trial Lawyer, and Texas Maverick by Simpson, James P.; Leavenworth, Geoffrey - 2007

Waco, Texas: Eakin Press, 2007. CA0 - A first edition (stated with complete numberline) hardcover book SIGNED by James P. Simpson on the front free endpaper in very good condition in good dust jacket. Dust jacket has some wrinkling, chipping, crease and few small tears on the edges and corners, scattered soiled patches, scratches and scuffing, light tanning and shelf wear. Book has some residue and rubbing on the back left side, a few dents on the edges, lightly moisture soiled, light discoloration and shelf wear. 9.5"x6.5", 188 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. James P. Simpson is a gifted storyteller whose life embraced some of the most significant events of the 20th century. He is the last survivor of the small team that investigated and prosecuted the forces of organized crime on Galveston Island 50 years ago. His tales of defeating the Maceo gambling empire, without the assistance of local law enforcement, add a colorful chapter to Texas history. His memories of a Depression-era childhood… Read More

Waco, TX: Eakin Press, 2007. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed, 'Jim Simpson' on front free end paper. Bright, crisp and clean with black boards. Front board has some tiny white spots, and bottom edge is a little bowed. Rear board has barely discernible indention. Dust jacket has light chipping/edge wear. Front panel has waviness from dampness and inside of dust jacket shows stains. Still, photo is crisp with little effect from dampness. Now in protective cover.

U.S.A.: Eakin Press, 2007. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First printing. Very good in like jacket with mild edge wear. Signed by Simpson on front free endpaper.