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New York: Random House, 1969. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Near fine/near fine. The first edition, first printing of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, signed by Maya Angelou.. Octavo, 281pp. [1]. Black cloth, title stamped in gilt and red on spine. Top edge dyed red. Stated "first printing" with publisher's full number line on copyright page. Slight lean to text block, clean text throughout. In the publisher's first issue dust jacket, with $5.95 retail price on front flap and "2/70" code on rear panel. Light shelf wear to spine, vibrant illustrations, a near fine example. Dust jacket designed by Vincent Torre. (Blockson 3069) Signed "Joy! / Maya Angelou" on the half-title.

New York: Random House, 1969. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing stated on the copyright page with number line going down to the two which is typical for Random House publishers. Signed by author on professionally tipped in page from a signed limited edition, therefore the authenticity is guaranteed. Measuring approximately 8.5" x 5.5" with 281 numbered pages. This book is in very good plus condition. Moderate bumping to both ends of spine. Moderate staining to spine. Minor scuffing to both boards. Professionally tipped in page signed by author opposite of front pastedown. Minor staining on rear pastedown. Dust jacket is in good plus condition. Minor bumping and scuffing to spine. Original 5.95 price on front flap. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a 1969 autobiography describing the young and early years of American writer and poet Maya Angelou. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing… Read More

Random House, 2002-03-04. hardcover. Like New. 5x1x8. Angelou inscribed (not to anyone)"Joy" and signed on the half title page. First thus first printing (Random House 2002 edition) in brand new unread condition in like price intact jacket. Please email for photos.

New York: Random House, 1969. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. BOOK NEAR FINE/JACKET VERY GOOD+. 8vo - over 7¾"" - 9¾"" tall. Signed by Author. SIGNED, DATED, INSCRIBED ""JOY"" BY THE AUTHOR on library card attached to the book. AN EXTREMELY CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE COPY WITH A BRIGHT DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. ANGELOU HAS SIGNED, DATED (JAN. 18,1994) AND WRITTEN ""JOY"" on the library card catalog entry for this title which is 3""x5"". NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. 1ST EDITION/1ST PRINTING. HANDSOME, COLLECTIBLE AND UNIQUE COPY.

The Easton Press, 2015. Signed Collector's Edition. Leather bound and boxed. Very good. [8], 281, [1] pages. Boxed, With Certificate of Authenticity laid in, signed by Maya Angelou and witnessed by Mildred Garris on 2/16/99. Also signed by Roy S. Pfeil, Publisher. Signed on a special signature page by Maya Angelou with the sentiment Joy!. Maya Angelou (born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 - May 28, 2014) was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim. She became a poet and writer after a series of occupations as a young adult. She was an… Read More

New York: Random House, 1969. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Second printing with 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 number line on copyright page but lacking the statement of "First Edition." Near-fine with a trace of shelf wear, otherwise bright and clean inside and out. In a near-fine dust jacket ($5.95 price intact) with slight rubbing at the spine ends and corners. INSCRIBED BY MAYA ANGELOU on the blank page opposite the title page. Includes the flier from the Barnes & Noble event in New York City where Angelou signed the book in October 2007. A beautiful signed copy of Angelou's famous autobiography.

Easton Press, 2013. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Offered here in an exclusive leather-bound, slipcased edition, bearing the signature of the late Presidential Medal of Freedom winning author is Angelou's first and most successful autobiography. Bound in fine genuine leather sealed in publisher's shrink wrap, accented with 22k gold lettering and decorations. Page ends are gilded in 22k gold. Caged Bird is also printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper, Smyth sewn for strength and durability. Endsheets of moire silk and a permanent satin ribbon page marker.

New York: Random House, 1969. First Edition, Third Printing. Cloth. Very good/very good. The first edition, third printing of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, signed by Maya Angelou.. Octavo, 281pp. [1]. Black cloth, title stamped in gilt and red on spine. The third printing, lacking the "first edition" statement and the number line ending at 3 on the copyright page. Slight lean to text block, clean text throughout. In the publisher's second issue dust jacket, $6.95 retail price on front flap, "2/70" code on rear panel, wear at top of spine, short closed tear at hinges along top edge, bright illustrations. Dust jacket designed by Vincent Torre. (Blockson 3069) This copy is signed on the front free endpaper: "Karen _, Joy! Maya Angelou.

Random House, 1969. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Black cloth over boards, some light discoloration on cloth in a few spots. Binding tight. 9-2 number line First Printing on copyright page. Text block top is red. DJ not price clipped (5.95). It has a circled number on front flap and some light wear on edges. 2/70 on rear flap.

USA: Random House, 1969. A first edition, first printing of author's first book with "First Edition and number line ending at "2" as all Random House first editions of this period were. A very good book with one small name to the head of the endpaper. In a very good unclipped wrapper with some wear to the spine tips and to the corners and a light stain to the bottom of the rear panel. A rare copy of an iconic title.

New York: Random House, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First Issue. Near Fine in a Near Fine jacket, a couple small closed tears, faded at the spine. Black cloth with gold and red gilt lettering and rules on the spine and front board. Square and firmly bound with a red top stain, bookplate on the front endpaper, clean otherwise. Angelou's classic autobiography about coming-of-age in the American South during the first half of the 20th century.

The Easton Press. A beautiful crisp clean leather bound hardcover copy in near fine condition, Easton press bookplate without name on front endpaper and faintly bumped upper corners. Signed by author. . Very Good. Hardcover. Limited Edition. 1999.

Vintage First Edition Hardcopy Autobiography of Maya Angelou.
"I know why the Caged Bird Sings"-1969-Random House
Good Condition.All pages intact; some yellowing

New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. 1st state, $5.95 on flap; top edge red; tiny edge tear on jacket else fine; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 281 pages .

Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press. Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 1999. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 281 pages .

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. As new IN SHRINKWRAP, Leather Bound. Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. .

New York: Random House, 1969. First edition. 281 pp. Black cloth, lettered in gilt on the front board and spine with red gilt publisher's device on the spine, with the dust jacket. Slight rubbing to head and tail of spine, previous owner name to front free endpaper, jacket shows a bit of rubbing to the corners, spine folds, and head and tail of spine. A very attractive copy of Angelou's classic first book.

Random House, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First printing, with 'first printing' statement and number line to '2' as is consistent with Random House first printings of this era. Black cloth with gold and red titling and decoration, very good with thin margins of sunning along top and bottom of the spine, light shelf-wear. Spine square. Binding sound. Dust jacket very good with scuffing and light edgewear, small closed tears to either side of spine head. Cover price $5.95 at front inner flap. Red topstain to top of textblock. Interior bright, and free of markings.

New York: Random House, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Price Clipped, Clean With No Remainder Mark Or Gift Inscription. The Book Is Good Condition. Price Clipped. Inscription At The 1St End Paper. Random House 1St Printing Stated At The Copy Right Page. Creased- We can ship from Canada and the USA, based on your address. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.

New York: Random House , 1969. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Numberline (2-9) Copyright 1969 Indicates Random House 2Nd Printing Of First Edition At This Time. (Small Tear At Bottom Of Copyright Page And Tiny Hole Near Numberline) Still Clear And Readable. Hard Cover: Good. Black Cloth Wrapped Boards With Gilt Initials On Front And Title On Spine. Top Edge Of Pages Tinted Red, Red A Bit Faded Near Edge. The Pages Are Clean, Bright, Tightly Bound. Back End-Sheet Has Some Wear Along Side Edge. Dust Jacket Poor Due To Wear, Tears, Pieces Missing Near Edges. Original Price On Front Flap. Flap Has Stain Near Price. Dust Jacket In Clear, Plastic, Protective Cover. .