Description
Signed first edition of Country Place by Ann Petry.
Octavo, 266pp. Green cloth, title in black on front cover and spine. Red topstain. No additional printings listed. Solid text block, faint foxing to edges, a near fine example. Previous ownership inscription to front free endpaper. In the publisher’s dust jacket, $2.75 retail price on front flap, some chips and short closed tears to top edge, light shelf wear. Vibrantly illustrated. (Hanna 2853) (Blockson 5079)
Inscribed on the title page: “for Oliver — Sincerely / Ann Petry.”
Ann Petry (1908-1997) was an influential African American writer best known for the novel, The Street, which explores the challenges faced by a single mother living in Harlem. Her keen observations of race, gender, and urban life in mid-20th-century America are reflected in her compelling narratives, showcasing a deep understanding of social issues.
