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New York: Grove Press. (1981). First. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Advance Review Copy with slip, photo and publisher's material laid in. First novel, about the music business in the 1950s and early '60s by an African-American blues singer/songwriter who performs as Sonny Knight. . ... more information

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First. Half page Typed Letter Signed. Dated October 25, 1987 on African-American Writers Guild stationery. Letter to Barry Beckham thanking him for his participation in a "Blacks and the Business of Publishing" conference. . ... more information

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First. Typed letter Signed ("A.G. Gaston") dated 12 June 1948 as President, and on the letterhead of The National Negro Business League, to the Executive Secretary of the League, John H. Harmon, about the League's upcoming convention in Atlantic City and the preparation of the program. He chides Harmon for sending out press releases accusing some members of not paying their dues. Faint stain that runs the length of the left-hand margin of the letter but affecting none of the letter's text,... more information

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Boston: For Sale by Bela Marsh. 1850. First. First edition. Printed wrappers. 12pp. Later canvas taped spine, and pencil markings from an historical association, with a withdrawn stamp, both on the front wrap, else otherwise unmarked. A very good copy. Inscribed at the top of the front wrap to the philanthropist and abolitionist Amos Lawrence, possibly in the hand of the author: "Amos Lawrence, Esq. With respects of [unreadable intitials]." Below the printed author name is an older pencil note sta... more information

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