London: Fourth Estate, [2006]. Signed, Limited Edition of 250 numbered copies, of which this is #60. Thick tall 8vo., red cloth in dust jacket & pictorial cardboard slipcase; 433 pages. Fine in fine dust jacket & fine slipcase. More
AJAYE, Franklyn. Signed Photograph. An 8- by 10-inch black-and-white photograph signed by comedian Ajaxe. $35.00. More
[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
[Post Townsend, WA]: Copper Canyon Press, [1996]. First Edition, third printing, Signed presentation by Clinton on the title page: "For John- with gratitude for his service and love of poetry- Joy! Lucille Clifton. 5/96."" 8vo., pictorial wraps: 76 pages. Fine (covers nice; contents clean & tight). More
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
NY: The New Press, [1966]. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. 8vo., pictorial wraps; 233 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight). More
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
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
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
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
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
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
