[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. MORRISON, Toni (1931-2019). The Bluest Eye. NY et al: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970. FIRST EDITION of Morrison's first novel, IN THE FIRST ISSUE DUST JACKET.
Sale 1023 - The Library of Jack Charles Davis, Sold to Support Charitable Institutions
May 3, 2022
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,000 -
$1,500
Sold for $1,625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. MORRISON, Toni (1931-2019). The Bluest Eye. New York, Chicago, San Francisco: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970.
8vo. Original blue cloth-backed boards, in unrestored unclipped dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION of Morrison's first novel, written when she was a professor at Howard University. IN THE FIRST ISSUE DUST JACKET with close-up photograph of Morrison on the rear panel, priced “$5.95,” and with “1070” code on front flap. Initially, Morrison’s novel received limited critical attention, however placement on several university reading lists promoted further recognition.
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