The Kennedy Conspiracy: An Uncommissioned Report on the Jim Garrison Investigation [First Edition]

New York: Meredith Press, 1969. Stated First Edition. Copyright 1969 by Paris Flammonde. Light grey boards, black coated cloth spine wrap, bronze metallic spine titles, moderate shelf wear, rub, some lower edge wear. Pages generally near very good; some residue at front pastedowns from lender wrapper. Large photo-plate section with cast of the good, bad and ugly characters in this deep web of atrocity. Bind good, square; hinges intact. Original pictorial wrapper, moderate shelf wear, rub, front flap clipped; unclipped 6.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Date code 1-69 at front flap. Gold label and number label at spine for the Mid-York Library with card pocket, few stamps. Classic late '60's wrapper design with multi-hued titles in yellow, orange and red over black b.g. and news-print photo of the head of JFK apparently from morgue or similar after passing at front panel and smaller spine vignette. Includes large fourteen-page index. Scarce solid first edition in same wrapper. Contents: "Introduction to American Assassinations; Dramatis Personae; Chronology; Prologue; Jim Garrison; David William Ferrie; Dean Adams Andrews Jr.; Clay L. Shaw; Gordon Novel; The Cubans; Lee Harvey Oswald; Jack Ruby; The Others; Clay Shaw, Accused; Why Kennedy Was Killed; The Criticism; Bibliography; and, an Index." Startling and frightening, this volume explores the strange story behind the investigation of New Orleans D.A. Jim Garrison into JFK's assassination. Beginning with an analysis of Garrison's personality and career, Flammonde examines the reasons for Garrison's strong belief that there was a wide-spread conspiracy and its headquarters was in New Orleans. Includes Garrison's comments on the suspects, reactions to criticism, notes by his staff of investigators, etc. All coalescing into a clear, yet complex case that New Orleans district attorney Garrison persistantly and passionately attempted to bring before a court of law. Printed in the USA. 348 pages. Insured post.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. Illus. by Martin, Barry (Jacket Design). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.