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Published by Mint Editions, 2024
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: New. In.
Publication Date: 2022
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Book Print on Demand
LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 156 Language: English Pages: 156.
Published by Knopf, NY, 1927
Seller: The Kings Word, Marietta, GA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover first edition. No dustjacket. Previous owners' name on front end page, and 4 other pages of poetry written in ink at rear blank pages of the book. Spine has faded, making the reading of the title a bit difficult. Rear cover has a 1/2 " x 4 "loss of the pink paper cover.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1927
Seller: Compass Rose Books, ABAA-ILAB, Kensington, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Printing. A Very good copy in quarter black cloth over red green and yellow patterned paper covered boards, lacking the scarce dustwrapper. 89pp. Gilt rubbed from spine, mild abrasion to lower edges of boards (though less than usual). Text and endpapers clean and unmarked. Hughes's second collection of verse. Jazz lyrics. Q14952.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1927
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 89 pages; VG; bound in colorful paper covered boards over black cloth spine, faded titling to spine; some rubbing and wear, particularly along extremities; bookstore label to front pastedown; binding slightly shaken; CX consignment; shelved case 0. Hughes' second book, following The Weary Blues the year prior.; 1346484. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st ed. 89p. Original light pastel striped boards backed in black cloth. No jacket. 19cm. Covers scuffing and light fading. Extremities rubbed. Lettering on backstrip now faint but still readable. Unusual bookplate. No jacket. The striping on the binding is one of about three variants, with no established priority of which we are aware. This was Hughes' second book, The title was controversial and the mood in many of the poems ranged from depressing to hopeless.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1927
Seller: Crooked House Books & Paper, CBA, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Second printing, same year as first edition. Full purple cloth boards with gilt lettering under pictorial dust jacket, 7-5/8" x 5-1/4", 89 pp. + colophon. Many pages unopened. Dust jacket has original $2.00 net price on front flap, short closed tear and two moderate stains to top edge of front panel, chipping to head of spine affecting the "F" (which is very close to the edge), rear panel looks nice, good color all around.
First edition, first printing. This second book of poetry by Hughes was widely criticized, but undoubtedly helped to solidify his reputation as one of America's most formidable jazz poets. This particular volume is the personal copy of mid-20th century American poet Edith K Olson, as indicated by the inked signature. Page edges faintly toned, top stain rubbed, mild wear extremities, middle signature separated, but holding strong. Several of the poem titles have inked checks next to them, otherwise an internally clean copy. Overall very good. Black cloth-backed decorated paper boards, top edge stain black. Lacking scarce dust jacket.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st ed. 89p. Original light pastel striped boards backed in cloth. dj. 19cm. Jacket has moderate soiling and is chipped and rather worn along edges and folds. Spine lettering still legible. Former owners' name on front free endpaper. The binding is one of about three variants, with no established priority of which we are aware. Hughes' second book, The title was controversial, possibly affecting sales, as did the bleak and often violent existence depicted in these spare, poetic snapshots of the African American underclass.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1927
Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Signed first edition of Fine Clothes to the Jew by Langston Hughes, inscribed in the year of publication. (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 89pp. Patterned paper-colored boards, black cloth spine. Black topstain, mostly faded. Slight bow to covers, worn corners, internally bright. Lacking the scarce dust jacket. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: "For my friend, Mr. Ferguson, these poems of Harlem and points south, Sincerely, Langston Hughes / Lincoln University, January 17, 1927." This poetry collection stirred both acclaim and controversy upon its publication in 1927. Langston Hughes was celebrated for his unapologetic portrayal of the African American experience, particularly during the Harlem Renaissance. However, some critics and readers were unsettled by the collection's bold exploration of racial identity and social issues. "Fine Clothes to the Jew" was a popular phrase in Harlem at the time, referencing the practice of selling clothes to pawn shops, primarily Jewish-owned, when in need of money. Despite the criticism, the collection ultimately became a significant contribution to African American literature.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1929
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Signed
Condition: Good. Third Printing. Third printing. Signed by Langston Hughes on the front free endpaper and inscribed to previous owner. Bound in publisher's original purple cloth lettered in gilt. Very Good with fading to cloth at spine and edges, oxidation to gilt lettering on spine. Pages tanned, hinge at half-title page is slightly over-opened. In a Fair tattered and soiled dust jacket missing large chips and with splits repaired from the verso.
Published by Alfred Knopf. NY, 1929
Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Alfred Knopf. New York. 1929. Third Printing, October 1929. Hardcover, 89 pages + colophon. Bound in purple cloth with gold lettering on the spine and the front cover. Sun fading to the edges of the cover and spine. Binding tight. A few poems are marked with a small asterisk in pencil. (these are poems that the previous owner had heard the author read in person). SIGNED BY HUGHES with a nice inscription on the front endpaper, "For Alan Harvey there songs and poems of the Negro workers, sincerely, Langston Hughes. Feb 18, 1931" Fine Clothes to the Jew is Langston Hughes' second book of poetry, published originally in 1927 (this 3rd printing is from Oct 1929). The title of the book comes from the poem "Hard Luck" When hard luck overtakes you / Nothin' for you to do. / When hard luck overtakes you / Nothin' for you to do. / Gather up yo' fine clothes / An' sell 'em to de Jew. / Jew takes yo' fine clothes, / Give you a dollar an' a half. / Jew takes yo' fine clothes, / Give you a dollar an' a half. / Go to de bootleg's. / Git some gin to make you laugh Please email with questions or to request photos. [stored in the safe]. Signed by Author(s).
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 89 pages. First edition, first printing. His second book of poetry which concentrated on Negro folk music. One of only 1,546 copies printed. Fine book in a near fine dust jacket with a small (1/4") chip to the top of the front cover and a small (3/8") chip to the top of the back cover. Also there is a clear tape reinforcement to the top of the spine. A beautiful and rare copy!.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1927
Seller: Babylon Revisited Rare Books, Northampton, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First Edition. Aaron Douglas dustjacket art. This copy inscribed and signed by Hughes in 1948 to fellow African-American poet Bob Davis, member of the South Side Writers' Group which also included Richard Wright, Margaret Walker, Frank Marshall Davis and Marian Minus [A Companion to African American Literature; Gene Jarrett and Richard Wright: The Life and Times; Hazel Rowley] An uncommon first edition to be found inscribed. "Poems in this book are hard, describing people who live hard lives in the brusque city or lonely, rural south. Actually, written in six parts alternating between the city and the country, Fine Clothes doesn't describe these people; rather, each poem is spoken in the voice of a different, struggling soul-the prostitute, the pimp, the abusive husband, the abused wife, the player, the played, the child, the worried parent, the broken-hearted, and the philanderer". Near Fine in Good, modestly spine darkened dustjacket, fairly shallow chipping to edges, small chip at mid front spine edge, splitting at front spine edge and front flap edge mended at verso with clear scotch tape.