Bill McCoy Rum Runner Signed Book "The Real McCoy" a VERY Scarce First Edition

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Bill McCoy Rum Runner Signed Book "The Real McCoy"
This Is A Very Scarce First Edition Stated Prohibition Era Book Titled The Real McCoy: "The True Story Of Captain Bill McCoy Of The Tomoka, The Founder Of Rum Row And King Of The Rum Runners" By Frederic F Van De Water.
This Book Is Inscribed On The Title Page By The Subject Bill McCoy Who Writes: "Head Winds Never Last Forever- And Oh Boy- How Fast We Sail When They Turn Fair- Good Luck Bill McCoy Palm Beach Florida May One 1938."
It is housed in the elusive dust jacket making it quite a rare Item containing both Bill McCoy's signed inscription and the jacket on the true First Edition.
The Character "Bill McCoy" Has An Important Role On HBO’s Boardwalk Empire Series As A Rum Runner Sea Captain Providing Alcohol To Nooky Thompson. The Only Problem With This Wonderful Piece Of Prohibition History Is The Vintage Moisture Staining Affecting Primarily The Book Covers And Less So The Inscription And Front Pages As Shown. The Dust Jacket Has Been Protected In Vintage Plastic And Is In Good Condition With Spine End And Edge Wear.