1st EDITION, 1st PRINTING. Inscribed by Hughes: :"Especially for Noel -- Sincerely -- , Langston, New York, January 10, 1955." First edition--unstated but first appearance of book. First Printing (Stated). This copy is NEAR FINE; the text is clear, bright, and unmarked; binding is tight but edges show a bit of age. The jacket is also near fine; intact, including excellent color and design, but some fraying on edges, small chip missing top front, small tears top back and top and bottom spine. Price clipped from top inside front flap. Folded into the book is a 12 page pamphlet published by Folkways Records titled "The Story of Jazz for Children" narrated by Langston Hughes with Documentary Recordings. The pamphlet is in excellent condition, clear, bright and unmarked except for slight age spots. . We have a five star rating because of our fulfilment success and because our descriptions are accurate.

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Title: The First Book of Jazz
Publisher: Franklin Watts, New York
Publication Date: 1955
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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