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Ralph Ellison. Invisible Man....
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Description
Ralph Ellison. Invisible Man. New York: Random House, [1952].8vo. Publisher's duel linen and black cloth with stamped illustration on spine extending to both boards, spine stamped in white; original illustrated dust jacket with rare wrap-around band stating this was the National Book Award Winner for 1953; clamshell.
FIRST EDITION. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page: "Ralph Ellison." First edition with "A.B." on copyright page and "First Printing" stated.
Condition: White stamping on cloth spine rubbed. Dust jacket unclipped (priced "$3.50"); jacket with a few scuffs and chips, other edgewear. Wrap-around band scuffed and worn; separation to front spine panel fold, just holding.
Auction Info
2025 December 15 Rare Books Signature® Auction #6323 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2025
15th
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