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[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. ANGELOU, Maya (1928-2014). The Heart of a Woman. New York: Random House, [1981].

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[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. ANGELOU, Maya (1928-2014). The Heart of a Woman. New York: Random House, [1981]. 8vo. [273] pp. Publisher's black cloth backstrip over dark gray boards, front board and spine lettered in red, publisher's unclipped ("$12.50") dust jacket. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED TO AN IMPORTANT BOOK COLLECTOR ON THE HALF-TITLE: "For the Pierce Family, Love + Courage, Joy! Maya Angelou 10/12/85". 

Condition

Minor occasional rubbing, bumping to binding, edge of text block a bit soiled, ownership signature (not the recipient) on the fp.; jacket toned, rubbed, lower edges of panels creased and lightly soiled. Near fine.

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