BACH, RICHARD. Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Photo illustrations by Russell Munson. 8vo, publisher's full blue cloth, narrow sliver of toning to bottom of front boards; unclipped dust jacket, some occasional mild rubbing to extremities. First edition, presentation copy, signed and inscribed in the year of publication, most likely to Russell Munson, the book's illustrator: "For Russ! / Who knows what this / book is all about. / Very best wishes, / Dick Bach / Autumn, 1970" and with an Autograph Note Signed, to the same, on the author's printed card stapled to the facing free endpaper. Additionally, laid in loose, and stapled together are the following: 1) 1-page, recto only, Typed Letter Signed by Bach with manuscript additions, 3 March [19]69, "Dear Mrs. Keller," containing thoughtful musings on Seagull's commercial appeal as well as the book's genesis; 2) 1-page typed reply letter, 16 April 1969, by the recipient of the previous [Doris Keller]; 3) 1-page Typed Letter signed, 21 April [196]9, by Bach on his letterhead, "Dear Bari"; 4) 2-page Typed Letter to Bach, 23 April 1969, manuscript note in unknown hand attributing it to Don Keller; 5) 1-page Typed Letter Signed by Bach, 14 May [196]9, on his letterhead, "Dear Doris"; 6) 1-page Typed Letter, 19 May 1969, unattributed, "Dear Dick"; 7) 1-page Typed Letter Signed by Bach on his letterhead, 27 May [196]9, "Dear Doris," stating that the Jonathan Livingston Seagull manuscript was rejected by Morrow, as well as a mention of a recent boat trip with actor/director Tony Bill; with original mailing envelope. (New York): Macmillan, (1970)