Description
The first edition, first printing of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, signed by Maya Angelou.
Octavo, 281pp. [1]. Black cloth, title stamped in gilt and red on spine. Top edge dyed red. Stated “first printing” with publisher’s full number line on copyright page. Slight lean to text block, clean text throughout. In the publisher’s first issue dust jacket, with $5.95 retail price on front flap and “2/70” code on rear panel. Light shelf wear to spine, vibrant illustrations, a near fine example. Dust jacket designed by Vincent Torre. (Blockson 3069)
Signed “Joy! / Maya Angelou” on the half-title.
