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Gwendolyn Brooks: Group Signed Books & Ephemera

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
Gwendolyn Brooks: Group Signed Books & Ephemera
<B>Gwendolyn Brooks: Group of Signed Books and Ephemera,</B></I> including:<BR><B><I>Family Pictures</B></I></B></I> (Detroit: Broadside Press, 1970), first edition, first printing, wrappers. Signed "<I>For Roger Brooks. Sincerely, Gwendolyn Brooks</B></I>" on the half title page. Near fine condition.<BR><B><I>Riot</B></I></B></I> (Detroit: Broadside Press, 1970), second printing, wrappers. Signed "<I>For Roger Brooks. Sincerely, Gwendolyn Brooks</B></I>" on the title page. Near fine condition.<BR><B><I>Black Poetry</B></I></B></I> Edited by Dudley Randall (Detroit: Broadside Press, 1969), first edition, third printing, wrappers. Signed "<I>Gwendolyn Brooks</B></I>" in the margin to the left of her poem "First Fight. Then Fiddle" on page 22. Near fine condition.<BR><B>Signed Postcard,</B></I> 5.5" x 3.5", addressed to Dr. Brooks, blue ink. Here, Gwendolyn Brooks has written to an autograph seeker who has sent her some books to sign. Fine condition.<BR><B>Note Signed,</B></I> "<I>Gwendolyn Brooks</B></I>", one page, 4.25" x 6.25", card stock stationery, blue ink. A short note to Dr. Brooks relating the poet's recent trip to East Texas State University, which she describes as "<I>unusually pleasant</B></I>". A diverse and fascinating collection of Gwendolyn Brooks signed books and ephemera.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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