Ernest R Rather (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Dust Jacket. A Nice Clean, Square, Unmarked Copy. This Signed old book is just about As New. This oversized hardcover book with brown cloth covers has 256 pages including many photos and illustrations. The author wrote "From the author to Mrs. Esther B. Allen, Ernest R. Rather, Chicago, September 12, 1986" on the first end paper. The copyright page shows 1972 as the published date. We always ship in a sturdy cardboard box.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Contains ephemeral publication announcement material. The book is in great, clean, bright, tight shape. The jacket has some edge-wear, tears, and stains. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. ADVANCE READING COPY with publisher announcement and review laid in. Leader of the African Garden Party Hon. S.A. Sykes's copy. Laid in is a flyer of the 3-day Gala celebration in honor of Hon. Marcus Garvey at New True Vine Baptist Church in Chicago, with event details not found elsewhere. An extraordinary collection of historical and then-current facts about African-Americans in Chicago, the most complete compendium on their achievement in Chicago to date. Includes complete lists and historical details, including addresses, of all Black churches, newspapers, lawmakers, members of the professions, as well as population data and bibliography of the Black market. An invaluable resource for the scholar and historian. Book is fine and unmarked. Except for a small 3/4" gently closed edge tear, jacket is near fine and protected by an archival Mylar plastic cover. Extremely scarce.…