LOMAX, Alan and Raoul Abdul (eds.)

3000 Years of Black Poetry

New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, (1970). First Edition. Stiff Printed Wrappers. 8vo. Pp. xvii, 261. Bound in stiff printed wraps. Exemplary condition. Laid-in is a short newspaper clipping concerning the headstone or grave marker bought by Janis Joplin for Bessie Smith and the graveside service that was performed. Fine. Item #5405

First edition in wraps, published simultaneously with the hardcover. A seminal world survey of poetry from the African diaspora, organized by country. Includes two poems by Ted Joans. A superb, fresh copy.

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