Lot 4
Angelou (Maya) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author, New York, Randomhouse, 1969.
Hammer Price: £1,100
Description
Angelou (Maya) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author on front free endpaper, small ownership inscription above, very light tea stain to endpaper, original black cloth, lightly marked, top edge stained red, dust-jacket, flap with light creases though overall in excellent condition, New York, Randomhouse, 1969.
⁂ First issue of Angelou's first autobiographical work, documenting her childhood and early experiences of racism and misogyny. This issue with number line 9 to 2 beneath "first printing", dust-jacket priced $5.95 and with 2/70 on rear flap.
Description
Angelou (Maya) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author on front free endpaper, small ownership inscription above, very light tea stain to endpaper, original black cloth, lightly marked, top edge stained red, dust-jacket, flap with light creases though overall in excellent condition, New York, Randomhouse, 1969.
⁂ First issue of Angelou's first autobiographical work, documenting her childhood and early experiences of racism and misogyny. This issue with number line 9 to 2 beneath "first printing", dust-jacket priced $5.95 and with 2/70 on rear flap.