Description
Signed first English edition of Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison.
Octavo, 337pp. Full blue cloth, title in gilt on spine. No additional printings listed. Solid text block, a fine example. In the publisher’s near fine dust jacket, £5.95 retail price on front flap, sunning to spine, touch of wear to top edge.
Signed by the author on the title page.
Toni Morrison (1931-2019) was an influential American novelist, essayist, editor, and professor, celebrated for her profound exploration of the African American experience. With a career spanning several decades, Morrison authored acclaimed works such as “Beloved,” “Sula,” and “The Bluest Eye,” earning her numerous prestigious awards, including a Pulitzer Prize in 1988 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Beyond her literary achievements, Morrison was a trailblazer for African American writers, using her powerful voice to advocate for social justice and illuminate the complexities of race, gender, and identity in American society.
