1952 Early Interracial Romance "The Night Thorn" First edition 1952

Ian Gordon

First Edition

Gordon, Ian. The Night Thorn. New York: The Dial Press 1952. First edition hardcover, complete with pink-and-black dust jacket. The Night Thorn is the story of a white-passing Black woman who conceals her true identity in order to stay with her lover, a racist Texan whose mind is "inflamed with the myth of white supremacy." Cover art by by Arthur Hawkins, Jr.. 246 pages, measures about 5.5" x 8." Light bumping to both ends of spine, some staining on spine. Book and Dust jacket both in very good condition. Original 3.00 price on front flap. Very good condition.

Item #19121

Price: $120.00