BATOUALA BY RENE MARAN, 1922, FIRST AM EDITION, GREEN CLOTH, THOMAS SELTZER, NY

Description: This is a first edition copy of "Batouala" by Rene Maran, published in 1922 by Thomas Seltzer in New York. The book features green cloth binding and is written in English translated from the original French. Batouala follows an African chieftain named Batouala over a few days of his life. The novel won the Prix Goncourt, one of France's highest literary awards, making Maran the first black author to win that honor. The front and back covers are good but the spine is damaged but intact. All pages are tight and show age but have no markings. The book is a great addition to any collection of antiquarian and collectible books and magazines.

Price: 32 USD

Location: Goodyear, Arizona

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Binding: Cloth

Language: English

Special Attributes: 1st Edition

Region: Africa

Author: Rene Maran

Publisher: Thomas Seltzer

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Topic: Literature

Subject: Black History

Year Printed: 1922

Original/Facsimile: Original