Uncle Tom's Children

Wright, Richard

Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1938

About this Item

Harper and Brothers. New York. 1938 (1940). 384 pages. First edition thus. This landmark title was first published in 1938. Two years later Richard Wright's new novel Native Son was published to critical acclaim. As a result Harper re-issued Wright's first book from two years earlier, Uncle Tom's Children, now with a new 21 page autobiographical preface penned by Wright, titled Ethics of Living Jim Crow. Harper publisher's code on copyright page is G-P which translates to July 1940. Book is about fine with only flaw being light toning along yellow cloth edges. Yellow cloth is bright and clean otherwise. Book is tight. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. No writing within. Original DJ with $2.50 price intact on flap. DJ condition less than that of book. DJ shows an open chip at crown, along with a couple of very small edge chips. Rubbing along folds. Minimal DJ soiling. This is Wright's first book consisting of four novellas: Big Boy Leaves Home, Down by the Riverside, Long Black Song and Fire and Cloud. A landmark title in African American literature, and Wright's first book with a new autobiographical preface. Uncommon in DJ and rare in this condition. Near fine/VG-. Seller Inventory # 002495

Bibliographic Details

Title: Uncle Tom's Children

Publisher: Harper & Brothers, New York

Publication Date: 1938

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition