signed
1970 · New York
by Cruse, Harold
New York: Apollo Editions, 1970. Fair. Inscribed by Harold Cruse (1916-2005) to former owner on title page, signed and dated Dec. 26 2001. [vi], 594 pp. Wraps. A slightly better than Fair copy with former owner's underlining and notes in margins and inside cover, creased spine, worn wraps. A very rare signed copy of the author's first book, first published in 1967, which has been called a foundational work in African American studies. It remains influential; for example, Cornel West has often stated that every time he writes he is "shadow boxing with Cruse.
(Inventory #: 140937903)