[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. HUGHES, Langston (1901-1967). Shakespeare in Harlem. NY, 1942. FIRST EDITION. [With:] Tambourines to Glory. NY, 1958. FIRST EDITION.
Sale 1023 - The Library of Jack Charles Davis, Sold to Support Charitable Institutions
May 3, 2022
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$400 -
$600
Sold for $531
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. HUGHES, Langston (1901-1967). Shakespeare in Harlem. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1942.
8vo. Illustrations by E. McKnight Kauffer. (Toned.) Original orange and black cloth stamped in purple and black; in unrestored unclipped illustrated dust jacket (minor chipping, toning and soiling). FIRST EDITION.
[With:] Tambourines to Glory. New York: The John Day Company, 1958. 8vo. Half-title. Original black cloth stamped in pink to spine; in unrestored and unclipped illustrated dust jacket (tears and creasing to lower edge). FIRST EDITION.
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