Miss Brooks relates the events of her life to her ongoing struggle to freely express the ideas and emotions of an African-American poet
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Destination, rates & speedsSeller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4649338-75
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4035496-6
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Seller: NightsendBooks, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 1st EDITION, 1st PRINITNG. This copy is G-; the text is clear, bright, but with small light pencil marks and bits of light pencil marginalia; also previous owner's name top fep; binding is tight, but edges show slight wear. No jacket, the covers are VG; intact, including very good color and design, but corners are slightly bumped. We have a five star rating because of our fulfilment success and because our descriptions are accurate. We ship all books to U.S. buyers with Tracking. We guarantee: NO NASTY SURPRISES. Seller Inventory # 019976
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Seller: Time Tested Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. "First Edition", "First Printing-December 1972" and Second Printing-January 1973" stated. Near fine plus, if not fine hardback in near fine plus, if not fine price-clipped dust jacket. Dust jacket has a 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch chip to head of spine. Only trivial additional signs of age/wear/previous use to book and dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 105436
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Seller: Signedbookman, Aurora, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover without Jacket as issued, 215 pp. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Broadside Press of Detroit, MI in 1972. ISBN:. This Book is in fine condition, with very minor shelf wear. Seller Inventory # 000480
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Seller: Roebling Books, Covington, KY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very Good Book/No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition as stated. First Printing as stated. Prefaces by Don L. Lee and George Kent. Inscribed by the author in ink directly to the half-title page: "For Susan, Sincerely, Gwendolyn Brooks". Dark blue full cloth binding with gilt stamped title on front and gilt stamped title on spine. Covers show rubbing, scuff marks, scratches, and shelfwear to all extremities. Gilt is bright. Front cover shows chipping to gilt and top edge, small dent to bottom edge, and spots of foxing. Back cover shows a few white specks. Corners are sharp. All edges of textblock show age tanning, spots of foxing, and shelfwear. Top edge shows dust staining. Paste action to front and rear pastedowns with offsetting to free endpapers. Front pastedown and front free endpaper shows spots of foxing. Creases to front free endpaper. Hinges sound. Binding is cracked between front free endpaper and half-title page with stitching exposed and is loose in a few spots, but otherwise sound and square. Pages show edge tanning and a few spots of foxing throughout but are otherwise clean and unmarked. 215 pages. 5-3/4 X 8-3/4. Signed. Seller Inventory # BRGW-01-CS-0725
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Seller: Ann Becker, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 215, 1st edition, 2nd printing/signed by Brooks/dark blue cloth HB with gold lettering on front and spine. Seller Inventory # 307088
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Seller: Uncommon Books, Glastonbury, CT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Jan Brett (illustrator). Later Printing. Book and dj are fine. Third printing inscribed by the poet on the half title page and dated Nov. 27, 1990. Signed by the Poet. Book. Seller Inventory # 019862
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Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned0910296820
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Seller: Du Bois Book Center, Englewood, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Prefaces by Don L. Lee and Geoege Kent. 215pp. +20 paragraphs bracketed by Professor and author Adison Gayle. Blue cloth boards with bright gilt title on front and spine. Inscribed: "For Addison, assessor, assister, friend. With continuing affection and respect, Sincerely, Gwen." rare Note: Image displayed is not image, no library tab on spine. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 3126
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