I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Published by Random House, New York, 1969

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Seller: Downtown Books, Hawthorne, NY, NY, U.S.A.Downtown Books

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. "First Printing" (stated) with the number line to 2, per publisher's then policy. Does not have the top edge stained in red that indicates First Edition. Random House, Inc., New York, New York, U.S.A., 1969. Per Biblio: Random House published the first edition of the novel in 1969. Markings for a first edition are characteristic of the publisher with the words "First Edition" clearly stated on the copyright page. The first issue also has a red-stained top edge.

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Title
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Author
Maya Angelou
Publisher
Random House, New York
Publication year
1969
Condition
Near fine
Dust jacket
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
2nd Edition
Printing
1st Printing

Downtown Books

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