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AJAYE, Franklyn. Signed Photograph. An 8- by 10-inch black-and-white photograph signed by comedian Ajaxe. $35.00. More
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I'M BLACK AND SOBER: THE TIMELESS STORY OF A WOMAN'S JOURNEY BACK TO SANITY.
[Center City, Minnesota]: Hazelden, [1995]. Foreword by Kattie Portis. Third Edition. The first edition was called “I’m Black And I’m Drunk” and was published in 1976 by the author. A second edition, called “I’m Black And I’m Sober” was published by Compcare Publishers in 1978. Chaney Allen has been sober..... More
PRESBYTERIANISM. ITS RELATION TO THE NEGRO.
Philadelphia: John McGill White, [1897]. Introductions by Francis J. Grimke and John B. Reeve. Illustrated. Rare First Edition. Anderson [1848-1928] was an important African-American minister and educator in Philadelphia. He was a birthright Presbyterian—the heir of five generations of Presbyterian forbears going back to colonial days. In "Presbyterianism–Its Relation to..... More
Signed Photograph
BAILEY, Pearl. Signed Photograph. An 8- by 10-inch black-and-white publicity photograph of Bailey, boldly inscribed in black marker: "To Joe. Love, Pearl Bailey" Stamped on verso Apr. 4, 1963. $50.00. More
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BAILEY, Pearl. Signed Photograph. An early 8- by 10-inch black-and-white photograph of Bailey, inscribed: "To Joe, Thru the years thanks for your friendship - Pearl Bailey." $50.00. More
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BAKER, Bobbi. Signed Photograph. An 8- by 10-inch black-and-white publicity photograph of Thelma and Bobbi Baker, issued by Mercury Records, inscribed by Bobbi Baker: "Best Wishes, Bobbi Baker." $45.00. More
Document Signed
1944. BASIE, William "Count". Document Signed. A three-page typed agreement, dated December 6, 1944, between Basie and Columbia Records president Edward "Ted" Wallerstein, in which Basie agrees to provide his orchestra for making an album, for the sum of $400 for each record side plus royalties. Signed on the last..... More
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BASIE, William "Count". Signed Photograph. inscribed 8-inch by 10-inch black and white publicity photograph with Basie tipping his trademark yachtman's cap- issued by his management company, Willard Alexander, Inc., New York City. Signed inscription from Basie: "To Beth, love from Count Basie." Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, on August..... More
ANTHOLOGY OF MAGAZINE VERSE FOR 1913
W.S.B., 1913. BRAITWAITE, William Stanley; [Editor]. ANTHOLOGY OF MAGAZINE VERSE FOR 1913. Including The Magazines And The Poets: A Review. Cambridge, Massachusetts: W.S.B., [1913]. 8vo., brown cloth & boards. First Edition of the editor's first such anthology. An anthology of contemporary poets, edited by a noted African-American poet. Signed presentation..... More
ANTHOLOGY OF MAGAZINE VERSE FOR 1914
W.S.B., 1914. BRAITWAITE, William Stanley; [Editor]. ANTHOLOGY OF MAGAZINE VERSE FOR 1914. And Year Book Of American Poetry. Cambridge, Massachusetts: W.S.B., [1913]. 8vo., brown cloth & boards, top edge gilt. First Edition of the editor's second such anthology. An anthology of contemporary poets, edited by a noted African-American poet. Signed..... More
ANTHOLOGY OF MAGAZINE VERSE FOR 1920 AND YEAR BOOK AMERICAN POETRY
Small, 1920. BRAITHWAITE, William Stanley. ANTHOLOGY OF MAGAZINE VERSE FOR 1920 AND YEAR BOOK OF AMERICAN POETRY. Boston: Small, Maynard & Company, [1920]. 8vo., brown cloth & grey boards; 182 pages. First Edition. Brathwaite [1878-1962] was an African-American writer, poet, literary critic and editor. In 1918, he was awarded the..... More
UPWARD: A HISTORY OF NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY (1935 TO 1975).
Washington, D.C. Howard University Press, 1983. Illustrated. Very scarce first edition. Signed by Lyman Beecher Brooks on the front endpaper: “Lyman B. Brooks. 11/6/83” on the front endpaper. Also, laid in is an invitation to a book signing by Brooks at the Omni International Hotel in Norfolk, Va. on Nov..... More
BETTY SHABAZZ: A SISTERFRIENDS' TRIBUTE IN WORDS AND PICTURES
Simon & Schuster, 1998. BROWN, Jamie Foster; [Editor]. BETTY SHABAZZ: A SISTERFRIENDS' TRIBUTE IN WORDS AND PICTURES. [NY]: Simon & Schuster, [1998]. 8vo., two-toned boards in dust jacket; 159 pages. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Brown on the front endpaper: "Good afternoon, God bless you with your young..... More
A GOLDEN ASTERISK IN TIME: VERSE WRITERS' GUILD OF OHIO
Avonelle Associates, 1978. CARTER, Lillie M. A GOLDEN ASTERISK IN TIME. [Columbus, Ohio: Avonelle Associates, Ltd., 1978]. 8vo., tan printed wraps; 133 pages. First Edition. A poetry anthology compiled by the Verse Writers' Guild of Ohio in celebration of its Golden Jubilee: 1928-1978. With four poems contributed by Lillie M...... More
Signed Photograph
CLIFFORD, Linda. Signed Photograph. An 8- by 10-inch black-and-white publicity photograph, signed by Clifford. Near fine (tiny stain in right white border. $25.00. More
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CRAIG, Anna. Signed Photograph. An 8- by 10-inch black-and-white publicity photograph of Craig, inscribed by Craig: "Hi Joe! I shall remain musically your always, Anna Craig." Very Good. $35.00. More
BLACK HERITAGE SITES: THE NORTH
NY: The New Press, [1966]. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. 8vo., pictorial wraps; 233 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight). More
AFRICAN BETRAYAL
David McKay Co., 1968. DARLINGTON, Charles F. [With Alice B. Darlington]. AFRICAN BETRAYAL. NY: David McKay Co., [1968]. 8vo., black cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by both authors on half-title page: "For Gilbert and Elizabeth, with esteem and affection from Charles and Alice. January 1968." Very Good..... More
SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH
DAVIS JR., Sammy. Signed Photograph. A very nice, 5-inch by 7-inch black & white photograph of Sammy, showing two images of Davis holding a microphone. Boldly inscribed by Davis: "Peace, Sammy Davis Jr." Mounted in a nice 8-inch by 10-inch mat and ready for framing. Davis has signed across his..... More
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DAVIS Sr., Sammy. Signed Photograph. An 8- by 10-inch black-and-white close-up photograph of Davis, inscribed: "To Joe, Always my best greetings, Sammy Davis Sr." $75.00. More
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DAVIS, Bonnie. Signed Photograph. An 8- by 10-inch black-and-white publicity photograph from Decca Records, inscribed by Davis: ("Good Luck, Joe"). $45.00. More
Signed Photograph
1976. DEE, Ruby. Signed Photograph. An 8- by 10-inch black-and-white publicity photograph of Dee in a movie role. Copyright 1976 by Columbia Pictures. Signed by Dee. $35.00. More
Signed Photograph
1971. DEE, Ruby. Signed Photograph. An 8- by 10-inch black-and-white publicity photograph of Dee wearing a shawl over her head. Copyright 1971 by Columbia Pictures for the movie "Buck and the Preacher" starring Dee, Sidney Poitier & Harry Belafonte. Inscribed by Dee: ("To Joe"). $35.00. More
THE STRENGTH OF GIDEON AND OTHER STORIES
Dodd, 1900. KEMBLE, E.W. DUNBAR, Paul Laurence. THE STRENGTH OF GIDEON AND OTHER STORIES. Illustrations by E.W. Kemble. NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1900. 12mo., brown cloth stamped in gilt, white & black; 362 pages. First Edition. [BAL 4930]. Signed inscription by Dunbar on the front endpaper: "Sincerely yours, Paul..... More
MAKING MALCOLM: THE MYTH & MEANING OF MALCOLM X
Oxford University Press, 1995. DYSON, Michael Eric. MAKING MALCOLM: THE MYTH & MEANING OF MALCOLM X. NY: Oxford University Press, 1995. 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket; 215 pages. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation by Dyson on title page. Fine in fine d/j. $85.00. More