Description
Signed first edition of Tituba of Salem Village by Ann Petry.
Octavo, 254pp. Orange cloth, title in black on spine. Brown topstain. Stated “First Printing” on copyright page. Solid text block, light wear to corners. In the publisher’s dust jacket, price-clipped, light shelf wear, near fine.
Inscribed on the front free endpaper: “To Uncle Frank’s friend: Richard H. Valentine / Ann Petry / Old Saybrook, Conn. / Jan. 22. 1965.”
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.
