The Negro Almanac: A Reference Work on the Afro-American, compiled and edited

The Negro Almanac: A Reference Work on the Afro-American, compiled and edited by Harry A. Ploski and Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. Published in 1971 by Bellwether Publishing Company, Inc., New York. This is a first edition. Key features: - First edition, published in 1971. - Compiled and edited by Harry A. Ploski, Ph.D., and Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., Ph.D. - 1012 pages, including hundreds of photographs, charts, maps, and tables. - Sections on Africa and the Caribbean, easy-to-use index. - Publisher: Bellwether Publishing Company, Inc. - Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 66-29721. - Hardcover with original dust jacket. Condition: - Book is in good vintage condition, with signs of age and wear consistent with its era. - Spine and covers show some fading, rubbing, and minor wear at the edges and corners. - Binding is secure; pages are intact, with no marks or tears. - Interior pages are clean, with some light yellowing typical of older books. - Dust jacket is intact, with some rubbing, creasing, and minor chipping at the edges. - Library stamp and catalog card pocket on the front endpaper. - No writing or highlighting present. A notable addition to collections of African American history, reference works, or vintage non-fiction.