Return of Simple, The – Langston Hughes
VG Paperback

Description

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, early printing Paperback Edition of The Return of Simple by Langston Hughes.  First Edition stated, 1995 Hill and Wang. Third Printing 2000 stated.

The exterior of the paperback edition is in Very Good condition, with clean, lightly rubbed front cover with three partial creases on the front, a few marks on page blocks, no spine tilt, lightly rubbed spine ends, and mild edge and corner wear.  The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with corresponding creases on the first six pages. No other marks, inscriptions, or  signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

Jesse B. Simple, Simple to his fans, made weekly appearances beginning in 1943 in Langston Hughes’ column in the Chicago Defender. Simple may have shared his readers feelings of loss and dispossession, but he also cheered them on with his wonderful wit and passion for life.

Paperback volume ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.