Description
Signed first edition of Brown Girl, Brownstones by Paule Marshall, inscribed the year of publication.
Octavo, 310pp. Gray marbled paper boards, title in red on black cloth spine. Red topstain. Stated “First Printing” on copyright page. Solid text block, thin crease to spine, a few small punctures to front cover. In the publisher’s dust jacket, $3.95 retail price on front flap, three closed punctures and a few short closed tears to front panel, a near fine example. Illustrated cover and spine remain bright; jacket design by John O’Hara Cosgrove II.
Inscribed on the front free endpaper: “To — from Paule Marshall / 1959.” A beautiful signed copy of Paule Marshall’s memorable debut novel.
Paule Marshall (1929-2019) was a celebrated American author known for her insightful exploration of the African-American experience and Caribbean diaspora. Her literary works include Brown Girl, Brownstones, Praisesong for the Widow, and The Chosen Place, The Timeless People.
