first edition Illustrated plates held in slipcase
1974 · New York
by Haskins, Jim and Broecker, Louise
New York: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture; The New York Public Library, 1974. First Edition, First Printing. Illustrated plates held in slipcase. Near Fine Prints/Very Good Slipcase.
Loose illustrated plates and title cover. Folio, 14.25 inches tall. [4pp], [50 plates]. Complete with fifty plates, all near fine examples; held in a titled slipcase with minor handling wear. Lacking the four-pages leaflet.. A historical and pictorial exploration of Harlem's significant cultural and social role during the early 20th century. It highlights Harlem’s evolution as a hub for African American culture and its impact on art, music, and literature during the Harlem Renaissance.
The piece is particularly valued for its vivid visual representation of Harlem's vibrancy during this period, making it both a historical document and an artistic exhibit. It's a rare collector's item and is appreciated for its quality presentation and historical context. (Inventory #: 19655)
Loose illustrated plates and title cover. Folio, 14.25 inches tall. [4pp], [50 plates]. Complete with fifty plates, all near fine examples; held in a titled slipcase with minor handling wear. Lacking the four-pages leaflet.. A historical and pictorial exploration of Harlem's significant cultural and social role during the early 20th century. It highlights Harlem’s evolution as a hub for African American culture and its impact on art, music, and literature during the Harlem Renaissance.
The piece is particularly valued for its vivid visual representation of Harlem's vibrancy during this period, making it both a historical document and an artistic exhibit. It's a rare collector's item and is appreciated for its quality presentation and historical context. (Inventory #: 19655)