Walnut Creek: Ca. AltaMira Press, 2004. Illustrated With Photographs. First Edition. Signed by Hurley Goodall, Luke Eric Lassiter and other residents or people associated with Middletown, including the "Lemonade Lady" in chapter six. The authors uncover the neglected part of the story of Middletown, in mid-western Muncie, Indiana, that was..... More
LEWIS, Ramsey. Signed Photograph. An early 8- by 10-inch black-and-white photograph of Lewis inscribed: "Sincerest Regards, Ramsey Lewis." $50.00. More
Rizzoli, 1989. Long, Richard A. THE BLACK TRADITION IN AMERICAN DANCE. Photographs selected and annotated by Joe Nash. NY: Rizzoli, [1989]. 4to., black cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Long on the half-title page: "For Lynn Newman, with best wishes, Richard A. Long." Near fine (contents clean..... More
Harper/Collins, 1994. MATHABANE, Mark. AFRICAN WOMEN. [NY]: Harper/Collins, [1994]. Small quarto: cloth & boards in dust jacket. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Mathabane on the front endpaper: "To Nicole, Best wishes, Mark." With a gold, embossed label on the front of the dust jacket stating this is an..... More
The University Of Michigan Press, 1963. MEIER, August. NEGRO THOUGHT IN AMERICA 1880-1915. Ann Arbor: The University Of Michigan Press, [1963]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Meier on the front endpaper: "For Warren, Dear friend, critic, and supporter- yours, Augie- 12/26/63." The hardcover edition is..... More
American Education Publications, 1970. MORAN, Dr. Robert E. THE REIGN OF JIM CROWE. Separatism and the Black Response. Middletown, Connecticut: American Education Publications, [1970]. 8vo., printed wraps. First Edition. Very Good (small tear lower spine). $20.00. More
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., 2004. MOSES, Sheila P. PROJECT SUCCESS: THE RIGHT THING FOR THE RIGHT REASON. Foreword by Andrew J. Young. Atlanta, Georgia: 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., [2004]. Small quarto, black faux-leather, stamped in gilt, in dust jacket. Limited Edition of 2,000 numbered copies. Signed..... More
Columbus, Ohio: Danmo Publishing Co., 1992. First Edition. Signed presentation from Moss on the front endpaper: "To Jim & Flora. The agenda is wrong, the time is now! Bill Moss. 1-4-93." 8vo., gray cloth in dust jacket; 216 pages. Very Good (covers nice with two lower front covers mildly bumped;..... More
Doubleday, 1971. MPHAHLELE, Ezekiel. DOWN SECOND AVENUE: GROWING UP IN A SOUTH AFRICAN GHETTO. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1971. 12mo., printed wraps. First Edition. Signed presentation from Mphahlele on the title page: "For Sherman Zelinsky. with my warmest wishes & warm memories of our stimulating association, Ezekiel Mphahlele/ March 1973."..... More
Chelsea House Publishers, 1994. NORMAN, Winifred Latimer. [With Lily Patterson]. LEWIS LATIMER. Foreword by Coretta Scott King. NY: Chelsea House Publishers, [1994]. Small quarto, pictorial boards, issued without a dust jacket. First Edition, first printing. A biography of black scientist Lewis Latimer- a pioneer in the field of electricity who..... More
Henry Regnery Company, 1955. OTTLEY, Roi. THE LONELY WARRIOR: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ROBERT S. ABBOTT. Chicago: Henry Regnery Company, 1955. 8vo., green cloth with gilt stamping on the spine; 381 pages. First Edition. Roi Ottley was an African-American journalist whose writings on political and racial issues in the..... More
Arlington House, 1973. PARKER, J.A. ANGELA DAVIS: THE MAKING OF A REVOLUTIONARY. New Rochelle, NY: Arlington House, [1973]. 8vo., tan boards in dust jacket. First Edition. The conservative African-American author takes an in-depth look at black Communist Angela Davis. Signed presentation from Parker on the dedication page: "January 10, 1973..... More
Little, 1981. PARKS, Gordon. SHANNON. Boston: Little, Brown, [1981]. 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket; 402 pages. First Edition. Nice signed presentation from Parks on the front endpaper: "To Nancy and Bill, I love both of you-- Hang in there, Gordon." Very Good (covers nice with very tiny bump..... More
Johnson Publishing Company, 1970. POINSETT, Alex. BLACK POWER GARY STYLE: THE MAKING OF MAYOR RICHARD GORDON HATCHER. Chicago: Johnson Publishing Company, 1970. Small quarto, pictorial red cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. The story of Hatcher's successful run for mayor of Gary, Indiana in 1967, becoming the city's first African-American..... More
Richmond, Va: Central Publishing Co., Inc., 1954. First Edition. Signed presentation from Ransome on the front endpaper: "To Miss Katherine L. Johnson with appreciation- W.L. Ransome." A collection of sermons and addresses by Ransome [1879-1975], Pastor-Emeritus of First Baptist Church in South Richmond, Va.. One is a treatise on race..... More
Atheneum, 1988. REED, Ishmael. THE TERRIBLE TWOS. NY: Atheneum, 1988. 8vo., printed wraps. First Paperback Edition. Review Copy with inserted review slip. Signed presentation from Reed on half-title page. Fine. $15.00. More
Herder and Herder, 1970. RIVERS, Clarence Joseph. REFLECTIONS. NY: Herder and Herder, [1970]. 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Rivers on the title page: "For Loretta with sincere affection! Clarence Jos. Rivers." Essays and homilies from the first African-American ordained catholic priest in the Cincinnati..... More
1950. ROBESON, Paul. PAUL ROBESON SOUVENIR BOOK. New York: Columbia Records Inc., [no date but circa 1950]. Quarto: pictorial wraps, 16 pages with a nice portrait of Robeson on the front cover. Illustrated with photographs. A promotional souvenir booklet depicting the life and career of Robeson from his early days..... More
Follett Publishing Company, 1963. ROLLINS, Charlemae. CHRISTMAS GIF'. An Anthology Of Christmas Poems, Songs, And Stories, Written by and About Negroes. Chicago: Follett Publishing Company, [1963]. Small quarto, cloth in dust jacket. First Edition, second printing. A nice anthology of Christmas works written by well-known black authors & poets. Signed..... More
Harvard University Press, 1974. ROSENBLATT, Roger. BLACK FICTION. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1974. Small quarto, cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Rosenlatt on the title page: "For Bob Myers (because I have only one book to give) with admiration and affection. Roger 7.7.75." The author makes..... More
ROSS, Diana. Signed Photograph. An 8- by 10-inch black-and-white publicity photograph of Ross (full-shot), dressed as Charlie Chaplin. Signed by Ross. Also contains publicity information for a 1971 television special from Motown Productions, called "Diana!" $85.00. More
1970. ROSSET, Barney [Editor]. In Evergreen Magazine; Vol. 14, #82, September, 1970. 8vo., pictorial wraps. Very Good (ink name stamp). $10.00. More
The New American Library, 1967. SCHULBERG, Budd. FROM THE ASHES: VOICES OF WATTS. [NY]: The New American Library, [1967]. 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket; 277 pages. First Edition, first printing. Review copy with review slip laid in and "Review Copy The Courier Journal" stamped on the front flap..... More
Shameless Hussy Press, 1976. SHANGE, Ntozake. SASSAFRASS. [San Lorenzo, California: Shameless Hussy Press, 1976]. 8vo., printed white wraps. First Edition. Very Good (bit of soil & discoloration covers). $15.00. More
