The Bluest Eye
$15,000 · Offered by Biblio
First edition · Signed · In dust jacket
New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970. Boards. Near Fine/Very Good +. INSCRIBED BY TONI MORRISON along the front free endpaper. A solid, very presentable copy to boot of the 1970 stated 1st edition of this landmark in 20th century American literature. A key first book and one of the undisputed highspots in African-American literature as well. Clean and Near Fine (a touch of very light offsetting along the edges) in a crisp, price-intact ($5.95), VG+ dustjacket, with one streak --and several minor flecks-- of mild offsetting at the front flap. Just a hint of minor creasing as well at the spine crown. Still though, crisp and bright and very clean. Though not an uncommon signature, signed copies of the true 1st edition of Toni Morrison's first published book are especially meaningful -- and especially elusive.
- Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
- Year: 1970
- Edition: First Edition
- Binding: unknown
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