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Rattlebone

Rattlebone

by Clair, Maxine

Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Near Fine
Edition
1st Edition
Published
1994
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780374247164
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$29.00

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New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1994. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First printing. Inscribed by the author, dated 9/94, on the title page. A fine, apparently unread copy. In a nearly fine, unclipped dust jacket with slightly softened spine ends. There is a bit of… Read more about this item
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US$29.00
Scottsboro Boy

Scottsboro Boy

by Patterson, Haywood; Conrad, Earl

Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
1st Edition
Published
1950
Binding
Hardcover
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$49.00

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Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1950. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First printing. Light shelf wear. Previous owner's name and address are written on the front free endpaper. The front and rear free endpapers are stained from old dust jacket protector tape. The dust jacket has some tape… Read more about this item
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US$49.00
Hidden Figures:  The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

by Shetterly, Margot Lee

Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Near Fine
Edition
1st Edition
Published
2016
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780062363596
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$39.00

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New York: William Morrow, 2016. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First printing, with full number line ending in 1. Slight softening to the spine ends. Otherwise fine. The dust jacket has a touch of edge wear. The price, $27.99, is present on the front flap. In Brodart… Read more about this item
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US$39.00
Room for Randy

Room for Randy

by Jackson, Jesse

Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Good+
Edition
1st Edition
Published
1957
Binding
Hardcover
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$95.00

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New York: Friendship Press, 1957. Book. Illus. by Frank C. Nicholas. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First printing. The boards are a bit faded around the edges. Otherwise fine. The dust jacket has a chip at the spine head. The spine is darkened. The price, $2.50, is present… Read more about this item
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US$95.00
All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom

All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom

by Johnson, Angela

Condition
As New
Jacket Condition
As New
Published
2014
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780689873768
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$25.00

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New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2014. Book. Illus. by E. B. Lewis. As New. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Tenth printing. As new in an as new dust jacket..
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US$25.00
Reversing Discrimination:  The Case for Affirmative Action

Reversing Discrimination: The Case for Affirmative Action

by Horne, Gerald

Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1992
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
9780717806959
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$20.00

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New York: International Publishers, 1992. First printing (so stated). The covers are creased. A small scribble is on the half title page. Otherwise fine.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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US$20.00
With My Mind on Freedom:  An Autobiography

With My Mind on Freedom: An Autobiography

by Davis, Angela

Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Published
1978
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
9780553117950
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$20.00

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Toronto New York London: Bantam Books, 1978. Second printing of the Bantam edition, dated February 1978. 399 pp. Tanned around the edges. Small corner crease on the front cover. Some marks on the front and rear free endpapers. Otherwise fine.. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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US$20.00
Paul Robeson Speaks:  Writings - Speeches - Interviews 1918-1974

Paul Robeson Speaks: Writings - Speeches - Interviews 1918-1974

by Robeson, Paul; Foner, Philip S. (editor)

Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Edition
First Paperback Edition
Published
1978
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
9780806508153
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$49.00

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Secaucus, NJ: Citadel Press, 1978. First paperbound printing (so stated). 623 pp. including index. Creases on the spine. Previous owner's notes are written on the rear free endpaper and inside back cover. In a square, tight binding.. First Paperback Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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US$49.00
Black Talk:  Words and Phrases from the Hood to the Amen Corner - Revised Edition

Black Talk: Words and Phrases from the Hood to the Amen Corner - Revised Edition

by Smitherman, Geneva

Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Published
2000
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
9780395969199
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$20.00

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Boston & New York: Houghton Mifflin, 2000. First printing of the revised edition. 305 pp. A fine, unmarked and apparently unread copy.. Trade Paperback. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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US$20.00
Homeboy Came to Orange:  A Story of People's Power

Homeboy Came to Orange: A Story of People's Power

by Thompson, Ernest and Mindy

Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Edition
NOISBN
Published
1976
Binding
Paperback
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$39.00

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Newark, New Jersey: Bridgebuilder Press, 1976. 211 pp. With an Introduction by Orange, NJ Mayor Coleman A. Young. A fine, unmarked copy in a sound binding.. NOISBN. Trade Paperback. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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US$39.00
Blueschild Baby

Blueschild Baby

by Cain, George

Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Fine
Published
1970
Binding
Hardcover
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$49.00

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New York: McGraw-Hill, 1970. Second printing. A fine, unmarked copy in a square, sound binding, with a touch of wear at the corners. In a fine unclipped dust jacket, with a bit of tanning at the edges.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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US$49.00
When the Fire Reaches Us

When the Fire Reaches Us

by Tinker, Barbara Wilson

Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Published
1970
Binding
Hardcover
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$35.00

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New York: William Morrow, 1970. Second printing. Previous owner's address sticker is on the front pastedown. The spine ends are a bit softened. Otherwise fine. The dust jacket is faintly spotted and a bit darkened on the spine. The price, $6.95, is present on the front flap.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over… Read more about this item
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US$35.00
The Cotillion, or One Good Bull is Half the Herd

The Cotillion, or One Good Bull is Half the Herd

by Killens, John Oliver

Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Published
1971
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780671270728
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$45.00

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New York: Trident Press, 1971. Third printing. The boards are faded along the bottom edges. Otherwise fine. The dust jacket has light edge wear. The price, $6.50, is present on the front flap. In Brodart dust jacket protector.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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US$45.00
Knock on Any Door

Knock on Any Door

by Motley, Willard

Condition
Used - Fair
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Published
1947
Binding
Hardcover
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$39.00

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New York and London: D. Appleton-century, 1947. Sixth printing. The boards are dampstained. The leaves are tanned around the margins. In a square, sound binding with hinges intact.. Hard Cover. Fair/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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US$39.00
A Case of Rape

A Case of Rape

by Himes, Chester

Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Published
1984
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780882581439
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$35.00

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Washington, D. C.: Howard University Press, 1984. First printing. A fine copy, with some faint dust-spotting to the top edge. The dust jacket has two short tears. The spine is sunned. The price, $12.95, is present on the front flap.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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US$35.00
Conjure Tales

Conjure Tales

by Chesnutt, Charles W.; Retold By Ray Anthony Shepard

Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Good+
Edition
First British Edition
Published
1975
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780001951112
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$35.00

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London: Collins, 1975. First printing. Lightly bumped at the bottom corners. Small dampstains at the front and rear hinges. Otherwise fine. The dust jacket is frayed at the spine ends. Scuffed in spots. The price, £2.75, is present but overstruck on the front flap. The underside is stained from the boards.. First British… Read more about this item
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US$35.00
You Can't Keep a Good Woman Down:  Stories

You Can't Keep a Good Woman Down: Stories

by Walker, Alice

Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Fine
Published
1981
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780151997541
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$39.00

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New York and London: Harcourt, Brace Jovanovich, 1981. Second printing. Small stars are stamped on the rear board and rear pastedown. Otherwise fine. In a fine, unclipped dust jacket.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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US$39.00
The Known World

The Known World

by Jones, Edward P.

Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Fine
Published
2003
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780060557546
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$59.00

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New York: Amistad, 2003. Ninth printing. Signed by the author on the title page. A fine copy in a square, tight binding. In a fine, unclipped dust jacket.. Signed by Author. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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US$59.00
Preacher with a Plow

Preacher with a Plow

by Coles, Samuel B.

Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Published
1957
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$95.00

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Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1957. First printing (so stated). 241 pp. plus illustrations. A fine, unmarked copy in a square, tight binding. The dust jacket has light edge wear and is scuffed along the folds. The price, $3.50, is present on the front flap.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.… Read more about this item
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US$95.00
Patriot Reign:  Bill Belichick, the Coaches, and the Players Who Built a Champion

Patriot Reign: Bill Belichick, the Coaches, and the Players Who Built a Champion

by Holley, Michael

Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Good+
Edition
First Edition
Published
2004
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780060757946
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1
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Andover, Massachusetts, USA
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US$29.00

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New York: William Morrow, 2004. 5th printing. Inscribed by the author to previous owner on the half title page. Shelf-worn, with worn-through spots. Otherwise fine. The unclipped dust jacket has frayed spine ends and a small chip on the rear panel.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾"… Read more about this item
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US$29.00