Vantage Press, Inc.; New York, 1951. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Unexplored writing from this little known African-American author. Inscribed and signed by author on title page. Dust jacket has some paper loss along top edge and spine. DJ is well protected in contemporary mylar sleeve. Nice cover. A couple preliminary leaves have a very shallow closed tears. Interior pages are clean throughout. Binding is secure.

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Bookseller: BooksElleven (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: BS4230605007
Title: Wasted Travail [SIGNED]
Author: Sadie Mae Rosebrough
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Vantage Press, Inc.; New York
Date Published: 1951
Weight: 0.00 lbs

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