Search Results: Black Americana from Good Old Books

New York: Albert & Charles Boni, 1924. Book. Good+. Cloth. 210 pages , illustrated by Edward Larocque Tinker ."In this class of primitive dream-maker and weaver of homely legend the untutored Negro is more than passingly interesting. He is a noteworthy factor when it comes to summing up literary values. Like the American Indian, he has made a beautiful unconditional bequest of song and legend which play an important part in the developement of folk literature and music in this country." The design and the title on the cover/ backstrip has been rubbed. Can't read title on backstrip. Interior very clean although there is a previous owner's signature on front free end page..

Boston: Meador Publishing Company, 1946. Book. Very Good. Cloth. First Ed.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 315 pages, backstrip is missing pieces, small dent on backstrip..

By the Author, 1933. Book. Very Good+. Red Cloth. Third Ed.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 256 pages, light stain to rear board..

New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1964. Book. Very Good. Yellow Cloth. Signed and Inscribed By the Author. First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 166 pages, signed and inscribed, " For Douglas Johnson, Sincere Good Wishes (sig) Charlemae Rollis, 1965. Dust jacket shows wear, tears..

Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1937. Book. Illus. by Suzanne Hirsch. Good. Red Cloth. First Ed. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 292 pages, exlibrary of a long defunct library system, edge wear, and a few closed tears, folds on pages. Nice illustrations. Binding solid..