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Octavo, 174pp. Publisher's original orange cloth, title in gilt on front cover and spine, yellow top stain. Stated ""First Edition"" on copyright page. Solid text block, faint dust remnants to top edge, otherwise fine. In the publisher's near fine first state dust jacket, $5.95 retail price on front flap, faint toning along top edge, lightly sunned spine. Signed by Toni Morrison on the title page. A beautiful copy of her second novel. Toni Morrison (1931-2019) was an influential American novelist, essayist, editor, and professor, celebrated for her profound exploration of the African American experience. With a career spanning several decades, Morrison authored acclaimed works such as ""Beloved,"" ""Song of Solomon,"" and ""The Bluest Eye,"" earning her numerous prestigious awards, including a Pulitzer Prize in 1988 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Beyond her literary achievements, Morrison was a trailblazer for African American writers, using her powerful voice to advocate for social justice and illuminate the complexities of race, gender, and identity in American society.