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198158149West Kingston Jamaica: Brothers of the Poor / Eventide Home Institution 1981. First Edition. Slim octavo 21.75cm; original pictorial card wrappers; ii50pp; illus. Light wear rubbing and dust-soil to wrappers with a few tiny stains to same; contents clean; Very Good. A book produced to raise donations for the Eventide Relief Fund in the wake of the horrific May 20 1980 fire which tore through a building on the campus killing 157 people. The Eventide Home Institution was established in 1870 as a home for elderly women though it would eventually open its doors to the destitude crippled and severely handicapped children and men of the island. The home was perpetually underfunded and overcrowded with several buildings condemned repeatedly and described as "a tinderbox." Following an introduction by David Johnson the contents are largely dedicated to stark black & white photographs all captioned of the various types of residents the institution cares for virtually all in an exceedingly deplorable state. Scarce; OCLC notes 7 holdings NYPL UCLA Howard Ransom Center U.Illinois BL Natl.Library of Jamaica. Brothers of the Poor / Eventide Home Institution unknown
197585005London: Limestone Publications / The City Literary Institute 1975. First Edition. Slim octavo 21.75cm; mimeographed sheets stapled into pink card wrappers printed in black; 23-32pp. This copy is from the library of to Puerto Rican editor translator and literary critic Roberto Marquez inscribed to him by the author on the title page: "Roberto Marquez / with best wishes / July 27 1976 / James Berry / 108 Stanford Avenue / Brighton / Sussex England." <br /> <br /> Early collection of verse by the Jamaican poet who migrated to the UK in 1948. He was known for being one of the earliest writers to integrate Jamaican vernacular in his poetry. The title poem is written in the voice of Lucy a Jamaican woman newly arrived in London and missing Jamaica and many of the poems represented here share the perspective of Jamaican migrants in English society. A nice inscription to Marquez who at the time was founder and editor of the journal Caliban: A Journal of New World Thought and Writing. Uncommon; OCLC notes a single holding at Cambridge. 85005. Limestone Publications / The City Literary Institute unknown
198310022<p>Inscribed with best wishes Jamaica Kincaid. Kincaid's first book a collection of short stories praised by Susan Sontag and Derek Walcott. The majority of the stories appeared in The New Yorker.</p> Farrar Straus Giroux hardcover
1983WRCLIT27764New York: Farrar 1983. Cloth and boards. First edition of the Antigua-born U.S. resident author's first book. Fine in dust jacket. Farrar hardcover books
198314441New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux 1983. First edition. Hardcover. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Author's first book ten stories. They are: Girl - In the Night - At Last - Wingless - Holidays - The Letter From Home - What I Have Been Doing Lately - Blackness - My Mother- At the Bottom of the River. <br/><br/> Farrar , Straus and Giroux hardcover books
198919594NY: KNOPF. Fine with no dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover in slipcase. 0394580354 . First trade edition after a limited edition produced by the Whitney Museum. SIGNED by Jamaica Kincaid on title page. Fine in quarter cloth & boards laid-into the publisher's pictorial card slipcase. . KNOPF. hardcover
1983500715New York: Farrar Straus Giroux 1983. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with rubbing. Signed by the author. Advance review copy with publisher's material and author's photograph laid in. Farrar Straus Giroux hardcover
198314441New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux 1983. First edition. Hardcover. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Author's first book ten stories. They are: Girl - In the Night - At Last - Wingless - Holidays - The Letter From Home - What I Have Been Doing Lately - Blackness - My Mother- At the Bottom of the River. Farrar , Straus and Giroux hardcover
1985873Vintage Books 1985. Paperback. Near Fine. 82 pp. Near Fine softcovr SIGNED by author Vintage Books paperback
6933o.J. 24 x 31,5 cm. Hardcover
1997Q-0865475059North Point Press 1997-01-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! North Point Press paperback
42950931like new. unknown
41947London: Teape and Son 1832. Fist and only edition 8vo 24pp. without wrappers as issued uncut. "The Baptist missionaries in the island were charged with having incited the negroes to revolt and were persecuted. Knibb one of their number proceeded to England to lay their cause before the English public and became a powerful factor in bringing about passage of the emancipation act in 1833."Ragatz. Ragatx p.356. [London: Teape and Son, 1832.] unknown
2021__1517910293Univ of Minnesota Pr 2021. Hardcover. New. 232 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.00 inches. Univ of Minnesota Pr hardcover
8vo., First Edition, on laid paper, with numerous musical notations in the text, series title and title lightly spotted, neat contemporary inscription on front free endpaper; decorative cloth, blocked in gilt and black, gilt back, uncut, covers a little age-marked, upper hinge cracked but quite sound else a good, sound copy of a very scarce work. Publications of the Folk-Lore Society, LV.
20219788740061277-2025C & K 2021. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> Jamaica Kincaid</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> C & K</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9788740061277</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2021</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 160</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> Set against the enchanting backdrop of Antigua this novel follows the coming-of-age journey of a young girl named Annie John. Initially immersed in the warmth of her mother’s love Annie's idyllic childhood soon takes a turn as she grapples with her evolving identity and the complexities of familial relationships. Readers will explore themes of love resentment and the painful yet necessary process of self-discovery. Through Annie's eyes the narrative delves into the transition from childhood innocence to the tumultuous challenges of adolescence making it a profound study of personal growth and emotional conflict.<br /><br />This edition is particularly valuable for students and scholars interested in Caribbean literature gender studies and psychological character development. By examining Annie’s intricate relationships particularly with her mother readers will gain insights into the dynamics of familial bonds and the universal struggle for independence. This insightful portrayal not only highlights the cultural nuances of the Caribbean experience but also resonates with anyone navigating the often turbulent waters of growing up.</p> C & K hardcover
E16E-01986Farrar Straus and Giroux. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Farrar, Straus and Giroux unknown
1925ZB1132216Kingston: The Government Printer 1925. four volumes each ca. 375 pp. folio later hard covers ex library text clean & bindings tight. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request. Kingston: The Government Printer hardcover
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197684942Kingston Jamaica: Sangster's Book Stores 1976. First Edition. Slim octavo 20cm; pictorial wrappers stapled; 45-32pp with black & white illustrations throughout by Lorna Goodison. Inscribed by the author on the title page to Puerto Rican editor translator and literary critic Roberto Marquez: "Roberto / Every good wish / Mervyn." Morris has also signed his full name above his printed name. Sunning to spine minimal wear with a faint dampstain to lower left corner; Very Good. Early collection of verse by the first poet laureate of Jamaica several of which first appeared in the pages of The Daily Gleaner and Bim and were broadcast by the Jamaica Information Service and Radio Jamaica. A nice association copy inscribed to Marquez who at the time was founder and editor of the journal Caliban: A Journal of New World Thought and Writing. 84942. Sangster's Book Stores unknown
197884944Gordon Town Jamaica: Valley Publications 1978. First Edition. First Printing. Slim octavo 21.25cm; pictorial card wrappers stapled; 56-52pp. Inscribed by the author on the title page to Puerto Rican editor translator and literary critic Roberto Marquez: "For Roberto & the comrades of Caliban / Joe Pereira." Gentle sunning to spine small stain to lower right corner of rear wrapper; contents clean; Very Good. Collection of verse by the Jamaican-born poet translator and educator in which he profiles Jimmy Cliff Patrice Lumumba Marcus Garvey Count Ossie and others. A nice association copy inscribed to Marquez who at the time was founder and editor of the journal Caliban: A Journal of New World Thought and Writing. OCLC notes 25 holdings. 84944. Valley Publications unknown
188625455Jamaica L.I. New York: Republican Club 1886. 6 pages; printed at Jamaica Queens L.I. New York by Long Island Farmer Print; back cover with American flag illustration. Officers of the club for 1886 were Richard C. McCormick President; William Dykes Vice Pres.; Samuel S. Aymar Sec.; Henry M. Haviland Treasurer. ".The object of the Club shall be to unite the Republicans of the town under a central and permanent organization for consultation and action in the interest of the Republican part; and to provide them a pleasant place of resort where access may be had to political papers and documents and social intercourse may be promoted." Approx. 6" x 9 1/4" size; side-sewn. Paper a little darkened a few spots dustiness; top corner chipped away; in good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. Republican Club paperback books
34292Peter Freeman Inc. 2011. Presentation copy inscribed and signed by the authors with a handwritten and signed presentation card by the publisher. Hardcover. 8.25" x 6". White and black illustrated boards. Slight rubbing to front board. Otherwise clean and unmarked. Near Fine. ISBN: 9780974660479. . LikeNew. Hardcover . Peter Freeman, Inc. 2011 hardcover books
1983206356New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux 1983. First Edition. Fine in a slightly spine-faded dust jacket a crisp copy. 8vo 82pp; half cloth and boards. Advance review copy of the author's first book with publisher's review slip and promotional material laid in including a two-page comment on Kincaid by Derek Walcott. An auspicious debut collection pof stories most of which appeared in The New Yorker. Farrar Straus & Giroux unknown
