Robert Decoy (11 results)
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Published by Holloway House, Los Angeles, CA 1969
- Softcover
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.Don's Book Store
Contact seller5-star sellerMass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Book is clean with a tight binding and off white pages. Book has evidence of moisture damage to bottom corner page edges and creases to both covers and spine. Book has considerable wear on the edges and covers that is difficult to see in the scans. Jack Johnson was a black militant 50 year…s before his time - and it was Jack London who started the call for "The Great White hope" - a white boxer who could defeat him and "Uphold the honor of the white people." The life of Jack Johnson - the first Negro Heavyweight Champion of the World - is the story of Civil Rights in the first half of the twentieth century. Single-handedly he stood up against the KKK, the establishment and the U.S. Government. The book you see in the image is the actual book we have for sale. When you buy this book from us, you are helping to support a small brick and mortar family owned store. We have been curating our collection for three generations and currently have over 250,000 volumes in stock. Please feel free to call for more stock.
Published by Nigritian Inc., Publishing, Los Angeles, California 1969
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.About Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 48.95
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good condition. Los Angeles, California: Nigritian Inc., Publishing, 1969. Very Good condition. Flat, uncreased spine. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Ink stamp on the front free endpaper of the United Nigritian Society, Compton, CA. Previous owner's name on the front. Pages are otherwise clean… and unmarked. NO underlining, margin notes or highlighting. Bound in the original light blue and white wraps, lettered in black and red. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Softcover. Very Good condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. v, 285pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). NOT a library discard (illustrator).
Published by Holloway House Publishing, Los Angeles, California 1969
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: WF Sandercombe, Burlington, ON, CanadaWF Sandercombe
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
US$ 49.95
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Holloway House Books HH-166. Edge and corner wear with creasing on the spine; no interior markings. Cover art by Don Weller. Don Weller; (illustrator). Book.
Published by Nigritian Inc., Publishing, Los Angeles, California 1969
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.About Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 57.95
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good condition. Los Angeles, California: Nigritian Inc., Publishing, 1969. Laid-in is a letter from Goa's Sovereign United Nigritian Society, Compton, CA, John L. Kincey, Chief. Very Good condition. Flat, uncreased spine. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Ink stamp o…n the front free endpaper of the United Nigritian Society, Compton, CA. Pages are otherwise clean and unmarked. NO underlining, margin notes or highlighting. Bound in the original light blue and white wraps, lettered in black and red. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Softcover. Very Good condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. v, 285pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). NOT a library discard (illustrator).
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Published by Holloway House 1970
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: louverturebooks@gmail.com, Pleasantville, NJ, U.S.A.louverturebooks@gmail.com
Contact seller1-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 415.00
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Los Angeles: Holloway House, 1970. Mass market paperback. Very good. Mass market paperback. Sixth Printing. Wraps slightly darkened and barely rubbed, else very good with a flat, straight spine.
- Softcover
Seller: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, U.S.A.Griffin Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 800.00
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1987 Holloway House mass market paperback looks unread tight binding light even age tone.B65 Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.
Published by Holloway House
- Softcover
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.Wonder Book
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
US$ 167.19
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Condition: Good. Los Angeles, CA: Holloway House, 1969. 4th printing. 16mo mass market paperback. 304pp. Good book. Spine and covers creased. [9780870671500] Inquire if you need further information.
Published by Holloway House Publishing Co., Los Angeles, California
- Softcover
Seller: Spafford Books (ABAC / ILAB), Regina, SK, CanadaSpafford Books (ABAC / ILAB)
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used
US$ 147.29
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1970. (Mass market paperback) Near fine. 304pp. 16mo. Sixth printing stated to copyright page. Light wear to covers as may be anticipated. Else is clean and bright. Near fine copy. A First Book. The most important book of our generation! Slashes through hypocrisy to reveal a seething, shocking truth all men know but none has dar…ed to express. Dynamite! Most volatile voice since Malcolm X.
More imagesPublished by Holloway House, Los Angeles 1970
- Softcover
Seller: The Ridge Books, Calhoun, GA, U.S.A.The Ridge Books
Contact seller4-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 225.00
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. Fifth Printing. Light edge and corner wear with small chip at top left of rear cover and 1" closed tear to right front edge. Even toning on pages and wrappers. Spine is not cracked; book appears to be unread. Pencil notations on RFEP. Fifth Hollow…ay House printing of famous 60's work by black author. Book begins as a study of the word "nigger, " seeking to de-mystify the term but becomes a free-form exploration of the power of language and culture. Previously privately publsihed by deCoy. Important work published as a paperback original by Holloway House, #HH150. Not in Blockson; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 304 pages.
Published by Holloway House: Los Angeles, CA 1967
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.John K King Used & Rare Books
Contact seller4-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 230.00
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 7 x 4", pict wraps, 304pp + publisher's ad, covers quite worn, creased and soiled with tears to edges of front cover, ink ownership inscription of former owner on front blank, pp toned and used. A rather well-worn copy, but "First Printing" so stated. SWAF.
Published by Los Angeles: Holloway House Publishing Co. 1969
Seller: Sportspages, Farnham, United KingdomSportspages
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used
US$ 79.54
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Rare first-edition boxing biography of the legendary champion heavyweight Jack Johnson, written with first-hand knowledge of the fighter and attempting to redress "many viscious lies" about him. 8vo. 312pp. Paperback. Cover rubbed, particularly to edges, and previous dealer's stamp to inside. Good condition.
