First edition. Copy number 34 of a limited 1,000 numbered copies signed by Jean Toomer; of these 1,000 copies, those distributed upon publication were numbered and signed, and after his death the remaining copies turned up unnumbered and unsigned. Bound in publisher's black paper-covered boards with two-tone blue paper title label to upper board and spine. Pages lightly toned and top edge of textblock lightly dust-soiled, still fine, in a Near Fine spine-toned, lightly foxed and soiled dust jacket with rubbing at the extremities and light chaffing at the rear flap fold. By the Harlem Renaissance author best known for his novel Cane. Seller Inventory # 140941651

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Title: Essentials

Publisher: Private Edition, Chicago

Publication Date: 1931

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: Signed Limited First Edition.

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