Description
For sale is an exceptional First Edition, First Printing of Quilting the Black-Eyed Pea: Poems and Not Quite Poems by Nikki Giovanni in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2013 Wm. Morrow. First Printing with complete number line, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with spotless boards, lightly rubbed title ink on a straight spine with no creases. Also with, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with the gift inscription of the previous owner on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions or signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with price on the front flap, and mild surface and end wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
A resonant collection of all new poems from one of America’s preeminent poets. Ever commanding, luminous, and controversial, Nikki Giovanni speaks truth to power on issues of social justice, racism, gender, violence, and justice.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
