February 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, February 28th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #387:

Signed 1979 Limited Edition of James Baldwin's "Go Tell It on the Mountain" -- Semi-Autobiographical Novel of Baldwin's Harlem Youth

James Baldwin signs a limited edition copy of his 1953 novel "Go Tell It on the Mountain" clearly in brown ink on the fly-leaf: "James Baldwin". Franklin Library: Pennsylvania: 1979. In his introduction to this edition, Baldwin tells readers: "…I came to write the novel…because I…was born in a certain time and place…" The 232pp. novel, bound in red leather with gilt lettering and edges and measuring 6" x 9.5", is illustrated by American artist Burt Silverman. Overall in fine condition.