signed first edition Hardcover
1986 · New York
by Ellison, Ralph
New York: Random House, 1986. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Near fine/fine. Signed first edition of Going to the Territory by Ralph Ellison.. Octavo, 338pp. Cream hardcover, title in gilt on navy blue cloth spine. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page with the publisher's full number line. Solid text block, light wear to corners and edges of spine, a near fine piece. In the publisher's dust jacket, $19.95 retail price on front flap, faint shelf wear, otherwise fine. Signed by the author on the title page: "For Albert --- / Sincerely, Ralph Ellison." "Going to the Territory" by Ralph Ellison is a collection of essays that explore the complexities of American culture, race, and identity. Through a mix of personal reflections, social commentary, and literary criticism, Ellison delves into the challenges and triumphs of being Black in America.
(Inventory #: 16036)