Description
Signed first edition, fourth printing of Tituba of Salem Village by Ann Petry.
Octavo, 254pp. Orange cloth, title in black on spine. Brown topstain. Stated “Fourth Printing” on copyright page. Solid text block, light wear to corners. In the publisher’s dust jacket, price-clipped, light wear to corners, near fine.
Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: “Ann Petry / Aug-2-1967 / Berkeley, California.”
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.
