GARDNER, Benjamin Franklin (1900-1974). Black. Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Printers, 1933. 12mo (140 x 199 mm). Original dark blue cloth with printed white title label with dust jacket (very fine copy with only extremely mild wear to spine cap and corners, jacket shows only mild wear to hinges). FIRST EDITION of author’s only book of poetry. Critically acclaimed book of poetry by Gardner who worked as a Pullman porter in the American West. Poems address the cruel realities of racism while also exalting African Americans. Warmly inscribed and signed by the author in his usual manner. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by the author to the front flyleaf: “In appreciation of a / very pleasant and profit- / able acquaintance, / my very best wishes - / Benj. F. Gardner / 4-25-1954” Condition: Fine copy with extremely mild wear to spine cap and corners, jacket shows only mild wear to hinges.
GARDNER, Benjamin Franklin (1900-1974). Black. Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Printers, 1933. 12mo (140 x 199 mm). Original dark blue cloth with printed white title label with dust jacket (very fine copy with only extremely mild wear to spine cap and corners, jacket shows only mild wear to hinges). FIRST EDITION of author’s only book of poetry. Critically acclaimed book of poetry by Gardner who worked as a Pullman porter in the American West. Poems address the cruel realities of racism while also exalting African Americans. Warmly inscribed and signed by the author in his usual manner. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by the author to the front flyleaf: “In appreciation of a / very pleasant and profit- / able acquaintance, / my very best wishes - / Benj. F. Gardner / 4-25-1954” Condition: Fine copy with extremely mild wear to spine cap and corners, jacket shows only mild wear to hinges.
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