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Bittersweet
by Thomas, Joyce Carol
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 1122602391
- ISBN 13
- 9781122602396
- Seller
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Lukeville , Arizona, United States
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About This Item
San Jose CA, Firesign Press, 1973, hardcover, 59 pp, First Edition (not stated, no previous printings noted), Signed by the Author without inscription on the front endpaper, Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean, stamp of Jocato Inc. Berkeley CA. publisher of the author's third book of poetry on copyright page and dustjacket rear panel, slight soiling to head and heel of spine. Dustjacket has rubs, age-toning to edges, wear to spine, chips at head and heel, light edge nicks, in new Brodart sleeve. This first book of poetry from the American poet, novelist and playwright explores the black experience in America with authentic portraits of specific family situations, Afro-American rituals, and rewarding communion with elements of nature. ISBN 9781122602396
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- Bookseller
- West of Eden Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10211
- Title
- Bittersweet
- Author
- Thomas, Joyce Carol
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1122602391
- ISBN 13
- 9781122602396
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