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Painter, b. 1924 - d. 1987

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        • Sam Haskins (1926-2009), Richard Avedon (1923-2004) & James Baldwin (1924-1987)
          Sep. 29, 2023

          Sam Haskins (1926-2009), Richard Avedon (1923-2004) & James Baldwin (1924-1987)

          Est: £250 - £350

          Sam Haskins (1926-2009), Richard Avedon (1923-2004) & James Baldwin (1924-1987) A group of three 20th-Century photobooks, including: Sam Haskins (1926-2009), COWBOY KATE & OTHER STORIES, 1965. First edition, hardback, grey cloth boards with photo-illustrated dust jacket, typography and design by Sam Haskins and Julius Sher, with cardboard slipcase. London: The Bodley Head, 1965. Slight yellowing and wear to dust jacket spine, minor soiling to half-title, overall good condition. Richard Avedon (1923-2004) & James Baldwin (1924-1987), NOTHING PERSONAL, 1964. First Edition, hardback in original slipcase, white gloss boards with silver title panel on front cover, photographs by Richard Avedon, text by James Baldwin, design by Marvin Israel, unpaginated. Atheneum Publishers, New York, 1964. Yellowing and some soiling to slipcase, volume cover. Together with Roberston/Russell/Snowdon, PRIVATE VIEW, 1965. First Edition, hardback with cream cloth boards, dustjacket with various tears to edges.

          Chiswick Auctions
        • JAMES BALDWIN Go Tell It On the Mountain James Baldwin "BALDWIN, James (192
          Sep. 28, 2023

          JAMES BALDWIN Go Tell It On the Mountain James Baldwin "BALDWIN, James (192

          Est: £3,000 - £5,000

          JAMES BALDWIN Go Tell It On the Mountain James Baldwin "BALDWIN, James (1924-1987). Go Tell It On the Mountain. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1953. "A bright presentation copy of the first edition of Baldwin's debut book, inscribed by the author: ‘For Gene, in admiration of his perseverance, Jimmy B’. Baldwin’s novel draws heavily on his personal experience growing up in Harlem, his family environment and the wider affects of the Great Migration from the South during the early 1930s. The author began writing an iteration of the book as early as 1938, first showing a complete manuscript to novelist Richard Wright in 1944. However, it wasn’t until 1952 that the book reached the offices of Alfred A. Knopf, with the publisher agreeing to release Baldwin’s work later that year. Today, Go Tell It On the Mountain is considered one of the seminal texts of African-American experience during the early 20th century. "Octavo. Original brick-red cloth, upper cover and spine lettered in gilt, lower cover with publisher’s device blindstamped in lower right corner, top edge stained blue (bottom edge very lightly worn, head and tail of spine lightly bruised); original pictorial dust-jacket (short tears to edges and along rear flap fold, some wear and fading to spine and minor soiling to back cover, two small dampstains); housed in modern black cloth clamshell box, spine lettered in gilt. Provenance: authorial presentation inscription to ‘Gene’.

          Christie's
        • BALDWIN, James (1924-1987). Tell Me How Long the Train’s Be...
          Nov. 17, 2022

          BALDWIN, James (1924-1987). Tell Me How Long the Train’s Be...

          Est: $150 - $200

          BALDWIN, James (1924-1987). Tell Me How Long the Train’s Been Gone. New York: The Dial Press, 1968. 4to. Publisher’s spiral-bound printed wrappers (some toning, dampstaining, soiling, wear to wrappers, some rubbing, thumbsoiling to text). UNCORRECTED GALLEYS. From the library of Claude Albert Barnett (1889-1967), the founder of the Associated Negro Press. From the collection of the Barnett family.

          Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
        • [CIVIL RIGHTS]. BALDWIN, James (1924–1987). The Fire Next T...
          Feb. 26, 2022

          [CIVIL RIGHTS]. BALDWIN, James (1924–1987). The Fire Next T...

          Est: $100 - $200

          [CIVIL RIGHTS]. BALDWIN, James (1924–1987). The Fire Next Time. New York: The Dial Press, 1963. 8vo. Original publisher’s red–lettered white cloth; original price clipped dust jacket (some edgewear and toning). FIRST EDITION. Contains two non–fiction essays by Baldwin: “My Dungeon Shook” and “Down at the Cross” which discusses race in American history and its relations with religion.

          Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
        • [CIVIL RIGHTS]. BALDWIN, James (1924–1987). The Devil Finds...
          Feb. 26, 2022

          [CIVIL RIGHTS]. BALDWIN, James (1924–1987). The Devil Finds...

          Est: $600 - $800

          [CIVIL RIGHTS]. BALDWIN, James (1924–1987). The Devil Finds Work. New York: The Dial Press, 1976. 8vo. Original publisher’s dark red paper over boards (some penciled underlining throughout, contemporary inked date on copyright); original unclipped dust jacket (light toning to rear panel, tiny spot of wear near head). FIRST EDITION of Baldwin’s critique of the racial politics in American cinema. INSCRIBED BY BALDWIN, on the dedication leaf: “Peace / James Baldwin”.

          Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
        • Baldwin (James) The Price of the Ticket. Collected Non-Fiction 1948 - 1985, one of 500 copies signed by author, New York, St. Martin's/ Marek, 1985.
          Dec. 02, 2021

          Baldwin (James) The Price of the Ticket. Collected Non-Fiction 1948 - 1985, one of 500 copies signed by author, New York, St. Martin's/ Marek, 1985.

          Est: £300 - £400

          Baldwin (James) The Price of the Ticket. Collected Non-Fiction 1948-1985, number 71 of 150 copies signed by the author, original blind-stamped cloth, light mark to head of upper joint, else fine, slip-case (extremities rubbed), 8vo, New York, St. Martin's/ Marek, 1985.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • BALDWIN, JAMES (1924-1987); STEIN, SOL (1926-2019). SOL STE...
          Nov. 20, 2021

          BALDWIN, JAMES (1924-1987); STEIN, SOL (1926-2019). SOL STE...

          Est: $200 - $400

          BALDWIN, James (1924-1987); STEIN, Sol (1926-2019). Sol Stein’s copy of unproduced Equal in Paris stage play. Circa 1950s. 68 pp, (8 x 10”). Bound in red fastener folder. Modern title page, sticker on front cover added by Sol Stein. Though originally published in Baldwin’s 1955 book Notes of a Native Son as an essay, the stage version of Equal in Paris would not see publication until Sol Stein’s 2005 book Native Sons. Provenance: From the estate of Sol Stein.

          Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
        • "Old Stories Of The East" By James Baldwin
          Jul. 11, 2021

          "Old Stories Of The East" By James Baldwin

          Est: $20 - $30

          Antique hardcover book titled "Old Stories Of The East" by James Baldwin. Published by American Book Company, New York/Cincinnati/Chicago. Copyright by American Book Company, 1895.

          Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
        • Baldwin (James) The Price of the Ticket. Collected Non-Fiction 1948-1985, number 71 of 150 copies signed by the author, New York, St. Martin's/ Marek, 1985.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) The Price of the Ticket. Collected Non-Fiction 1948-1985, number 71 of 150 copies signed by the author, New York, St. Martin's/ Marek, 1985.

          Est: £300 - £400

          Baldwin (James) The Price of the Ticket. Collected Non-Fiction 1948-1985, number 71 of 150 copies signed by the author, original blind-stamped cloth, light mark to head of upper joint, else fine, slip-case (extremities rubbed), 8vo, New York, St. Martin's/ Marek, 1985.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) Jimmy's Blues. Selected Poems, first edition, signed by the author "Thank you Jim Baldwin", Michael Joseph, 1983.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) Jimmy's Blues. Selected Poems, first edition, signed by the author "Thank you Jim Baldwin", Michael Joseph, 1983.

          Est: £200 - £300

          Baldwin (James) Jimmy's Blues. Selected Poems, first edition, signed by the author "Thank you Jim Baldwin" on title, original boards, dust-jacket, price-clipped, light rubbing to tips of spine and corners, else fine, 8vo, Michael Joseph, 1983.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) Just Above My Head, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to David Leeming, New York, Dial Press, [1979].
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) Just Above My Head, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to David Leeming, New York, Dial Press, [1979].

          Est: £400 - £600

          Baldwin (James) Just Above My Head, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For my beloved David Adams Leeming: Godspeed. Jimmy Baldwin" to dedication p., note of provenance in Leeming's hand loosely inserted, original cloth, spine ends and corners a little bumped, dust-jacket, light creasing to spine ends and corners, else fine, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, [1979]. ⁂ An excellent association copy of Baldwin's final novel inscribed to David Leeming, his friend, biographer and dedicatee of Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone. David Adams Leeming (b.1937), author and philologist. From 1964-67 he worked as secretary-assistant to James Baldwin. He published the authoritative biography of Baldwin in 1994.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) The Devil Finds Work, first edition, signed by the author "Peace. James Baldwin", New York, Dial Press, 1976.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) The Devil Finds Work, first edition, signed by the author "Peace. James Baldwin", New York, Dial Press, 1976.

          Est: £300 - £400

          Baldwin (James) The Devil Finds Work, first edition, signed by the author "Peace. James Baldwin" on dedication p., original boards, spine slightly bumped at head, dust-jacket, light sunning to spine, slight toning, front flap a little creased, otherwise near-fine overall, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1976.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) The Amen Corner. A Play, first edition, signed by the author, New York, Dial Press, 1968.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) The Amen Corner. A Play, first edition, signed by the author, New York, Dial Press, 1968.

          Est: £200 - £300

          Baldwin (James) The Amen Corner. A Play, first edition, signed by the author on half-title, original cloth, dust-jacket, light creased to head and foot, else fine, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1968.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Leonard Lyons, New York, Dial Press, 1968.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Leonard Lyons, New York, Dial Press, 1968.

          Est: £400 - £600

          Baldwin (James) Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Leonard Lyons with much affection and respect" to dedication p., original cloth, dust-jacket, light browning to spine and upper panel, light rubbing and minor creasing to head and foot, some chipping to head of rear flap but an excellent example overall, New York, Dial Press, 1968; and an unsigned copy of the same, 8vo (2) ⁂ Leonard Lyons (1906-76), American newspaper columnist. His column, Lyon's Den, was published six days a week and covered theatre, movies, politics and art.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) Going to Meet the Man, first edition, signed by the author "God bless, James Baldwin", New York, Dial Press, 1965.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) Going to Meet the Man, first edition, signed by the author "God bless, James Baldwin", New York, Dial Press, 1965.

          Est: £300 - £400

          Baldwin (James) Going to Meet the Man, first edition, signed by the author "God bless, James Baldwin" on endpaper, original cloth-backed boards, light rubbing to head and foot, dust-jacket, sunning to spine, light creasing to head and foot, rubbing to extremities, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1965. ⁂ Baldwin's only short story collection, rare signed.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) Blues for Mister Charlie, first edition, signed by the author, New York, Dial Press, 1964.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) Blues for Mister Charlie, first edition, signed by the author, New York, Dial Press, 1964.

          Est: £300 - £400

          Baldwin (James) Blues for Mister Charlie. A Play, first edition, signed by the author on endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket, spine ends and corners a little chipped, closed tears with creasing to head of panels, neat tape repair to verso, extremities rubbed, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1964.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) Blues for Mister Charlie. A Play, first edition, signed by the author and 3 members of the original cast, New York, Dial Press, 1964.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) Blues for Mister Charlie. A Play, first edition, signed by the author and 3 members of the original cast, New York, Dial Press, 1964.

          Est: £400 - £600

          Baldwin (James) Blues for Mister Charlie. A Play, first edition, signed by the author and 3 members of the original cast on endpaper, light foxing to endpapers, ink gift inscription "Aug 8, 1964 Sat. Matine" to endpaper, programme of first theatrical production loosely inserted, original cloth, some light fading, dust-jacket, spine ends and corners a little chipped, some creasing to head and foot, rubbing, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1964. ⁂ Baldwin's second play, performed by the Actor's Studio company in their first full year of productions. The cast signatures of those of David Baldwin, Al Freeman Jr. and Diane Sands.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) The Fire Next Time, first edition, signed by the author "Peace! James Baldwin", New York, Dial Press, 1963.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) The Fire Next Time, first edition, signed by the author "Peace! James Baldwin", New York, Dial Press, 1963.

          Est: £400 - £600

          Baldwin (James) The Fire Next Time, first edition, signed by the author "Peace! James Baldwin" on title, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, light spotting, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light creasing to head and foot, rubbing to extremities, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1963.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) Another Country, first English edition, signed presentation inscription from the author, Michael Joseph, 1963.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) Another Country, first English edition, signed presentation inscription from the author, Michael Joseph, 1963.

          Est: £200 - £300

          Baldwin (James) Another Country, first English edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "All the best to you and yours" to endpaper, ink ownership inscription to endpaper dated 1963, original boards, spine ends and corners a little bumped, dust-jacket, spine a little browned, spine ends and corners chipped, light rubbing and creasing, 8vo, Michael Joseph, 1963.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) Another Country, first edition, signed by the author, New York, Dial Press, 1962.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) Another Country, first edition, signed by the author, New York, Dial Press, 1962.

          Est: £2,000 - £3,000

          Baldwin (James) Another Country, first edition, signed by the author on dedication p., original cloth, light bumping to spine ends, dust-jacket, very light toning, short closed tear to head of upper panel, light rubbing or creasing to head and foot, a sharp and excellent example, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1962. ⁂ Baldwin's third novel and his most popular, it was predictably greeted with a storm of controversy on release and banned in New Orleans and Australia on grounds of obscenity. Rare signed.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) Giovanni's Room, first edition, editorial file copy, signed by the author, New York, Dial Press, 1956.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) Giovanni's Room, first edition, editorial file copy, signed by the author, New York, Dial Press, 1956.

          Est: £1,500 - £2,000

          Baldwin (James) Giovanni's Room, first edition, editorial file copy with ink stamp to endpaper, signed by the author on dedication p., original cloth-backed boards, light bumping and fading to spine, ends, dust-jacket, spine slightly browned, spine ends and corners a little chipped, chip to head of upper panel, a few very short tears and light creasing to head and foot, light surface soiling to lower panel, light rubbing to extremities, New York, Dial Press, 1956; and an unsigned first English edition of the same, 8vo (2) ⁂ Baldwin's second novel, a cornerstone of 20th century gay fiction, rare signed. The publisher of Baldwin's first novel, Knopf, refused to publish his second, saying that they did so as a favour to him as the homosexual themes would alienate him from his readership among African Americans.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • Baldwin (James) Go Tell It On the Mountain, first edition, signed by the author, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1953.
          Jul. 07, 2021

          Baldwin (James) Go Tell It On the Mountain, first edition, signed by the author, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1953.

          Est: £2,000 - £3,000

          Baldwin (James) Go Tell It On the Mountain, first edition, signed by the author "Peace. James Baldwin" on half-title, light toning to endpapers, original cloth, some faint marking to covers, dust-jacket designed by John O'Hara, light sunning to spine, light creasing to head and foot, light foxing and chip to foot of lower flap, 2 small chips to lower fore-edge, light rubbing to extremities, but a very good, bright example overall, 8vo, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1953. ⁂ Baldwin's first novel, one of the best English-language novels of the 20th century, rare signed.

          Forum Auctions - UK
        • "Old Stories Of The East" By James Baldwin
          Jun. 06, 2021

          "Old Stories Of The East" By James Baldwin

          Est: $20 - $30

          Antique hardcover book titled "Old Stories Of The East" by James Baldwin. Published by American Book Company, New York/Cincinnati/Chicago. Copyright by American Book Company, 1895.

          Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
        • James Baldwin, "Giovanni’s Room"
          Feb. 06, 2021

          James Baldwin, "Giovanni’s Room"

          Est: $200 - $400

          James Baldwin, "Giovanni’s Room" (New York: Dial Press, 1956). First Edition with dust jacket.

          The Cobbs
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