The Fire Next Time

James Baldwin

Published by Michael Joseph, London, 1963

About this Item

The first impression of the first U.K. edition of these two influential James Baldwin essays, focussing on race in America. The uncommon first U.K. edition, first impression, of this work.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.A volume of two essays by James Baldwin, 'My Dungeon Shook' and 'Down at the Cross'.These two essays were originally published in American magazines in 1962, 'The New Yorker' and 'The Progressive'. They were generally considered to be some of the most influential works on race relations of the 1960s.Front endpaper has been excised. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. A couple of minor marks to the boards and spine. Front endpaper has been excised. Dustwrapper is lightly edgeworn with some chips, tape repaired to the reverse. A few light marks to the wraps. Spine is lightly sunned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 767P34

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Fire Next Time

Publisher: Michael Joseph, London

Publication Date: 1963

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book