July 2013 Auction Ends Tuesday, July 23rd, 5pm Pacific

Lot #840:

Signed 1979 Limited Edition of James Baldwin's ''Go Tell It on the Mountain'' -- Semi-Autobiographical Novel of Baldwin's Harlem Youth

James Baldwin signs a limited edition copy of his 1953 novel ''Go Tell It on the Mountain'' clearly in brown ink on the fly-leaf: ''James Baldwin''. Franklin Library: Pennsylvania: 1979. In his introduction to this edition, Baldwin tells readers: ''...I came to write the novel...because I...was born in a certain time and place...'' The 232pp. novel, bound in red leather with gilt lettering and edges and measuring 6'' x 9.5'', is illustrated by American artist Burt Silverman. Overall in fine condition.