First edition, limited to 500 numbered copies. This book records a luncheon held in honor of Lon Tinkle and sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. Tinkle, known as a distinguished author, book critic and teacher, was lauded by Dr. Jacques Barzun among others. In addition to fifteen color photographs, a portrait of Tinkle was painted specially for this publication. A reproduction of the portrait is included at the front. A prospectus is loosely inserted. Designed by William Chiles. Printed in Caslon on Tweedweave Text. Spine lightly sunned, else near fine. From the private reference library of Dorothy Sloan with a commemorative bookplate loosely inserted.