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Baltimore, MD Black Classic Press: A DuForcelf Book, 1998. Hardcover First Edition [1998], unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY BOBBY SEALE. First Edition [1998], unstated. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a tiny 'ding' at the bottom edge of the front panel; the binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the price is unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 519 pages. Hardback with DJ. Chapters by Judson L. Jeffries, Nikhil Pal Singh, Melvin E. Lewis, Steve D. McCutchen, Miriam Ma'at-Ka-Re Monges, Floyd W. Hayes III, Francis A. Kiene III, JoNina M. Abron, and Christian A. Davenport. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY BOBBY SEALE.

New York, NY Earl G. Graves Publishing Company, 1972. Hardcover First Edition [1972]; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition [1972]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows short closed tear at top rear hinge; mild rubbing to sheen; price unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. (9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches). 132pp. Foreward by Jackie Robinson. Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds. Hardback with DJ.  INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Chapel Hill, NC University of North Carolina Press, 1999. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications shelving along the bottom edge of cloth-covered boards; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows a quarter-inch closed tear at heel of backstrip and a bit of minor creasing at the same; unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. 8vo. 387pp. Introduction by the Editor. Hardback with DJ.  

New York, NY Scribner Paperback Fiction, 1999. Paperback First Edition Thus (1999); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1999); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of "lifting" to the outside edge of the front panel; a couple of faint smudges to the outside edges of the text block; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Pages and white background field of the wrapper covers are bright. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a couple of minor flaws. No longer pristine, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches). 236 pages + Readers Group Guide. Language: English. Weight: 12.3 ounces. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1986. Hardcover First Edition (1986), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Oxford University Press's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1986), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Oxford University Press's customary practice at the time of publication. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". The DJ shows the mildest rubbing; to the panels; the white background field of the rear… Read More

New York, NY Touchstone, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus (1996), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1996), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the expected tanning to the text pages due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor cosmetic imperfection only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches). 382 pages. Extensive Notes, Bibliography. Index. Sixteen page section of duotone photographs. Language: English. Weight:… Read More

Urbana, IL University of Illinois Press, 1988. Hardcover First Edition [1988]; Second Printing. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Very Good in Fine DJ: The Book a couple of small, very faint coffee-like stains to the top edge of the text block; the binding is a little cocked off square; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound - despite the cock to the spine - and tightly bound, showing beyond this a minor cosmetic imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Not far from 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1.25 inches). 280 pages. Index. Language: English. Weight: 23 ounces. First Edition [1988]; Second Printing.… Read More

Urbana, IL University of Illinois Press, 1988. Hardcover First Edition [1988]; Second Printing. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding the square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only an inventory sticker affixed to the lower rear panel (this could probably be easily removed, but as we would have to remove the mylar-cover to do so we have decided to leave that to the discretion of the buyer); unclipped; mylar-protected. Attractive and intact; close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1.25 inches). 280 pages. Index. Language: English. Weight: 23… Read More

New York, NY Vantage Press, 1976. Hardcover First Edition (1976), unstated. INSCRIBED "To Roberta McInnes - Good Health and Happiness, Best Wishes, Geo Lee 5-25-1980". AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Very Good+ in Very Good- DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; extremely faint foxing to the outside edges of the text block; the binding is slightly cocked, but remains secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows light wear to the extremities with scant loss to rubbing at the front corner tips; mild overall rubbing; a tiny tear at the top of the front hinge; the price has not been clipped. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.3 x 5.75 x 0.75 inches). 164 pages. Language: English. Weight: 12.5 ounces. First Edition (1976), unstated, so this may be a later printing. Hardback with DJ. Biographical highlights of notable men and women from around the world whose achievements are milestones in black history one person… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Books, 1995. Paperback First Edition Thus [1995]; First Printing indicated. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition Thus [1995]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the top and bottom of the rear hinge; shows the mildest rubbing and a few very superficial indentations at the upper front and rear panels; barely discernible soiling and toning to the white background fields of the panels. The binding square and secure, if ever so slightly concave; the text is clean, but the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xvi, 653 pages. First published in hardcover in 1994. Trade Paperback.  SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

New York, NY William Morrow & Company, 1995. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good- in Very Good- DJ: Book shows just a touch of wear to extremtiies; some dampstaining at the bottom edge, which doesn't affect the text; binding shows slight reverse lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. Former owners' ownership labels at the front and rear endpapers. DJ shows only a touch of wear to the extremities, but a tiny nick at the upper front corner tip: mild rubbing; dampstaining at the inside lower portion of the wrapper, not visible from the exterior; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a clean, sturdy, presentable copy in Nearly New condition, with some minor flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 95pp. Hardback with DJ. In A Kwanzaa Fable, when a young boy's widowed father suddenly dies, he finds himself growing up fast while he assumes the adult responsibility of taking care of his… Read More

New York, NY HarperCollins Publishers, 1992. Hardcover Stated First Edition Thus (1992), Second Printing, but this is a Book Club Edition. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; a faint stress-crease at the middle of the front hinge. The binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creases to the covers. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor cosmetic flaws. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 7.35 x 1.5 inches). xii, 592 pages. Language: English. Weight: 2 pounds, 3.5 ounces. Stated First Edition Thus (1992), Second Printing, but this is a Book Club Edition. Paperback.

New York, NY Writers and Readers Publishing: Harlem River Press, 1995. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows shows very slight spine lean; very faint soiling at top edge; minimal indications of shelving along bottom edge of boards. Binding secure; text clean. Dustwrapper shows mild rubbing; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 165pp. Hardback with DJ. This was a book that all of black america (especially black men) should read. Anybody on this side of the color bar knows, HAIR IS A BIG DEAL. It really widened my eyes (and I do mean widened, 'cause mine are already open) to the plight and inner struggles a sister goes through just with her hair. To conform or not to conform, that is the question? To weave or not to weave? To let a hot comb sizzle your ears or let curling irons burn your neck? To perm or let… Read More

New York, NY HarperCollins: HarperTrophy, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus [1991], so stated. First Edition Thus [1991], so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a tiny chip in the colored overlay of the wrapper covers at the lower front corner; a very faint crease runs top to bottom near the rear hinge; a couple of spots of very faint scuffing along the front hinge. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a couple of minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large, Squarish 8vo. (9 x 7 x 0.6 inches). xi, 292 pages. Profusely illustrated with vintage photographs, reproduced documents, maps, etc. in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 20 ounces. Age Range: 8 - 12 years. Grade Level: 6 and up. Winner of the 1992 Coretta Scott King… Read More

New York, NY Washington Square Press, 2002. Paperback First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careeful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the binding shows some lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Near perfect, except for the spine lean: overall, remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 245pp. Trade Paperback.

University, AL University of Alabama Press, 1980. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to extremities; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; unclipped. No longer 'As New', but remains bright and tightly bound: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 147pp. Illustrated with photographs in black & white. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Doubleday: Anchor Books, 1971. Paperback First Edition Thus (1971), so stated. No subsequent printings listed. First published by Shenkman Publishing in hardcover in 1970. First Edition Thus (1971), so stated. No subsequent printings listed. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only very minor indications of use: just a touch of wear to extremities with a small crease at the lower front corner and an even fainter crease to the lower rear corner; an extremely fine crease at the bottom of the backstrip; faint toning to the outside edtes of the white background field of the rear panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a… Read More