African Voices: an Anthology of Native African Writing

New York: Vanguard Press, (1958). First Edition. First printing. Octavo. Russet cloth hardcover; dustjacket; 208pp. Mildly dusted on upper edge of text block, else clean, tight and unmarked; Near Fine. In the original dustwrapper, unclipped (priced $3.95 at base of front flap); a shade darkened on spine, with mild rubbing at folds and extremities, small chip at base of front flap-fold; Very Good.

Billed as the "First collection of native writing to be published in this country;" the anthology was undertaken under the auspices of the South African monthly magazine Drum. Contributors include Peter Abrahams, Thomas Mofolo, William Modisane, Jomo (truncated) Kenyatta, Oscar Ribas, Leopold Sedar Senghor, and many others. (Inventory #: 82191)