Laughing To Keep From Crying

New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1952. First edition of Hughes' second major collection of short stories. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Bon voyage to Wallace Berry- Sincerely Langston Hughes Port of New York September 1953." Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some chips and wear.

New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1952. First edition of Hughes' second major collection of short stories. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, "Inscribed especially for Wolfgang, With sincere regard Langston New York March 30, 1952." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light… Read more about this item

NY: Holt, 1952. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 206. Paper over boards wtih cloth spine. Owner's name on flyleaf, edges of cover little scuffed, o/w a VG tight copy in somewhat chipped and soiled dj. Dickinson page 136.

New York: Henry Holt, 1952. First. hardcover. fine. Small 8vo, 206 pages, handsomely rebound in full green morocco, decoratively gilt spine. New York: Henry Holt, (1952. First Edition. Fine.<br/> <br/>

New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1952. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A collection of short stories by this noted American poet, playwright, novelist, and leader of the Harlem Renaissance. Stated first edition. First printing. The half title page has a name on the upper edge. Aside from that… Read more about this item

New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1952. A collection of 24 interrelated stories. This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of a Later Printing of the First Edition. Black cloth binding with a turquoise spine, titled in maroon. Clean text; 206 pages. Previous-owner signature on the FFEP. Lightly rubbed at the margins. The dustjacket is complete (unclipped). It has a… Read more about this item

New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Octavo. Stated first edition in the original quarter green cloth and black boards with $2.75 on flap. A collection of stories that explore the subtleties of interracial behavior. Book is fine and unmarked. Jacket in clean, bright and whole save for a 1/4"" 'V' chp at the… Read more about this item

Henry Holt and Company. DJ in archival cover chip spine lightly sunned edge ware . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1954.

Henry Holt and Company. DJ in archival cover chip to spine. . Fine. Hardcover. 1952.