The Negro Handbook 1946-1947 First Edition
First Edition
Murray, Florence (Editor). The Negro Handbook 1946-1947. New York: Current Books Inc., A. A. WYN, 1947. First edition. 392 pages total. Bound in red cloth, featuring gilt spine titles, without its original dust jacket. Octavo. An intricate presentation of the "...current factual information in a concise and handy medium...to give a picture of the status of the Negro in the American life" by Black woman editor, Florence Murray. This book is considered to be one of the most comprehensive, accurate portrayals of African American life from 1946 to 1947. Notably viewed as "the World Almanac of current facts and figures about America's largest minority group", Murray compiles vital information and statistics concerning Black education, organizations, housing, authors, businesses, cases from World War II, sports, and more. An ex-library copy with common markings including stamps, a sleeve, and plates on the front and back endpapers and title page. Sunned spine and library plate, not affecting gilt titles. 3 x 1.5 inch library plate on the front cover. The text pages are clean, crisp, and bright. Overall in very good condition.Item #18823
Price: $175.00
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