Paul Laurence DUNBAR / The Sport of the Gods 1st Edition 1902

Description: The Sport of the Gods Author: DUNBAR, Paul Laurence Title: The Sport of the Gods Publication: New York: Dodd, Mead, 1902 Edition: First Separate Edition Description: Hardcover. Octavo, 255pp. First edition in book form, preceded by an appearance in Lippincott's Magazine in 1901. Per BAL, this is the apparent second issue, in a pale greenish-grey cloth and no gilt top edge (and in our experience, scarcer than the first issue). This copy mildly ex-private library, with a small contemporary paper label on the spine, an institutional bookplate to the front paste-down, small owner's label to the front flyleaf, and a stamp to the title page, else unmarked. In good condition overall, with the inner hinges starting, wear to the spine ends, and the corners. Highly uncommon compared to Dunbar's poetry volumes, this novel tells the story of an emancipated Black family in the south whose bonds begin to fray as they move north for opportunities, and encounter difficulties adjusting to city life. This was the first on Dunbar's novels to explicitly feature African-Americans as the main characters (Gayle, "Oak and Ivy," p. 151). Though ex-library, still a desirable copy of this scarce and under-studied novel by Dunbar. Metcalf, p. 3., Merle Johnson p. 109, BAL 4939. Good. Seller ID: 11639 Subject: African-American literature Cleveland Book Company, ABAA Rocky River, OH As a small, independent bookseller in Cleveland, Ohio, I deal in general used, rare, and antiquarian books, autographs, manuscripts, pamphlets, and personal and family papers in all subjects. My family has been in the antiquarian book business since 1971. We are proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and several other leading trade organizations, and adhere strictly to their codes of professionalism and ethics. Guarantee All items may be returned within 30 days, with a full refund including shipping costs if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 5 to 14 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Tracking is provided on all domestic shipments. Expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem! We take pride in our business and make every attempt to describe each item in our inventory accurately according to the highest standards of the rare book trade.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 881 USD

Location: Rocky River, Ohio

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