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[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. JOHNSON, James Weldon (1871-1938). God's Trombone. New York: The Viking Press, 1932.

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Starting Bid
$250

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[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. JOHNSON, James Weldon (1871-1938). God's Trombone. Seven Negro Sermons in Verse. New York: The Viking Press, 1932. 8vo. Illustrated by Aaron Douglas and with lettering by C. B. Falls. 56 pp. Publisher's black cloth backstrip over pocked gold boards, front board stamped in black, spine lettered in gilt, publisher's unclipped ("$2.50") dust jacket. SIXTH PRINTING, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY JOHNSON ON THE FFEP.: "For Dorothy Eldridge - with sincere regards. James Weldon Johnson February 4, 1935. 

Condition

Some rubbing, soiling to binding, minor edgewear to boards, some offsetting to endleaves, text and plates a bit toned; jacket worn, soiled, toned, chipped, torn. A very good copy in a fair jacket.

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