Description: This RARE edition of COLOR, Countee Cullen's poetry collection, from the Harlem Renaissance. It is a 'lettered' edition, denoted by D-F beneath the copyright date, which indicates it was a special limited release. The letter D signifies April, the fourth month, while F likely represents the year 1931. These exclusive editions of his poems came with Cullen’s signature, often accompanied by a crossed-out name (see the close-up photos). The illustrations in the book are both peculiar and stunning, showcasing the Art Nouveau style. This remarkable volume captures the profound experiences of a poet reflecting on the joys and struggles of his era. The cloth cover is in excellent, clean condition, though the top and bottom corners are slightly bumped. The endpapers bear the original owner's name along with an inscription from the person who gifted it to her. In pencil (which can be erased), there are notes in the corners indicating "$30 signed first ed" and the number J8904, while the dedication page also contains the words "Signed copy," written in pencil. The spine is tight with no splits, though there is some browning on the cut edges of the pages. The pages themselves are free from rips, tears, or chips. A true rare gem from a remarkable period of time.
Price: 750 USD
Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Language: English
Signed: Yes
Personalized: No
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Topic: Poetry
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: History
Year Printed: 1925
