James Van Der Zee

edited by Liliane De Cock and Reginald McGhee

introduction by Regina A Perry

First edition, signed by the photographer.  Dobbs Ferry, NY:  Morgan & Morgan, Inc., 1973 

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition, with a GOOD DJ under Mylar.

• Brick red covers are mostly clean, with silver text.  
• Boards show a scratch on back cover, some edgewear.  Corners are scuffed.  
• Spine has silver text and is bright with firm ends.
• Binding is firm.  
• End papers/ pastedowns in red to match covers show little to no sign of age or wear; front FEP is missing.  Please see photographs.
• Illustrations are bright and clear.  
• Interior is very gently age-toned.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. 
• Text block edges have some foxing along head.  
• DJ is nicely preserved behind Mylar and is backed with archival paper.
• Close examination of DJ reveals some edgewear,bumping along head edge, some staining to back, chipped corners, a closed tear at spine foot.  Is price-clipped on front return. 
• PS2022.1103

159 pages. 9 x 10.5 inches

ISBN: 0-87100-039-3

More than 100 photographs constituting a representative selection of the photographic work of James Van Der Zee(1886-1983).  Born in Massachusetts, James Van Der Zee was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance and is best known for his portraits of black New Yorkers.   

Signed and inscribed by the photographer on half-title page.

AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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