Peter Henniker Heaton (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. Fine hardcover. Second Edition. No writing or other marks. Clean, bright and tight. We wrap and box our books for shipping.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Jubilee and Other Poems by Peter Henniker-Heaton. E. D. Abbott Company. Condition: Book: Very Good+ to Near Fine-; Clean blue cloth with sharp gilt on front and spine. Light shelf wear at extremities. Interior clean, no foxing of note. Small publisher's label on rear pastedown (not ex-library). Binding: Tight, square. Pages: Clean, no writing or marks noted. Edition / Printing: Likely first American edition (mid-20th century). Small-press poetry issue; modest original print run. Genuinely scarce in commerce. (see photos) Jubilee and Other Poems brings together poetry by Margaret Walker that reflects her lifelong engagement with African American history, identity, and cultural memory. Best known for her historical novel Jubilee, Walker's poetry explores themes of ancestry, endurance, social justice, and personal reflection, blending lyrical intensity with a strong sense of historical consciousness. These poems showcase Walker's role as a central voice of 20th-century Black American literature, bridging the Harlem Renaissance legacy with the Black Arts and Civil Rights eras.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. The book is in excellent condition, featuring a sturdy hardcover with minimal wear. The binding remains tight, and the pages are clean and unmarked. There is no dust jacket present. Overall, the book has been well-preserved, making it a desirable addition to any poetry collection.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed by Author with a date of 1961. Blue boards with faded green lettering on the front cover and gilt lettering on the spine. The read board may be slightly sunned. End papers are toned and free from owner names and book plates. Original sellers 1" x 1/2" sticker on the rear paste down the gutter. No date on the copy right page except a reference to 1953 when one of the poems was previously published. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Vg. 136 pages. Blue binding with gold lettering on spine and front cover. Slight soiling on back cover. Previous owner's address label on ffep. Small light stain on foredge of textblock. Photos of book on request. Signed By Author on Ffep.