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Langston Hughes, Best Short Stories by Negro Writers, 1st Ed, Presention Copy
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Author: Hughes, Langston.
Title: The Best Short Stories by Negro Writers.
Publisher: Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1967.
Description: First edition presention copy and signed twice. 1 vol., inscribed in his familiar green ink on the half-title "To the (Jack) Aistrops- Happy Holidays and Bon Voyage Sincerely, Langston Hughes New York. Christmas, 1966", additionally signed on page xiii and page 73, hardbound, publisher's original gilt stamped brown cloth.
Condition: Inner and outer hinges fine, internally fine, a very good copy of a scarce title inscribed.
This item comes with a "COA" - Certificate of Authenticity.
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1967
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hillsborough, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6214227147882
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