PETERKIN, Julia - Bright Skin

1932. PETERKIN, Julia. BRIGHT SKIN. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, 1932. Limited edition, no. 62 of 250 copies signed by the author on limitation page. With note on Peterkin's personal stationery responding to request for an autographed book, probably a different title, dated 1942. Owner's bookplate on front pastedown, else fine. Julia Peterkin (1880-1961), mistress of Lang Syne, a South Carolina plantation, rejected the racial stereotypes common in much of Southern literature at the time and achieved success through her pioneering, realistic portrayals of African Americans in literature. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for literature in 1929 for her book Scarlet Sister Mary (1928). .

See/Hide Conditions of Sale

Following conditions of sale apply:
Terms of Sale

All prices are net, due in U.S. funds drawn on an American bank, save by prior arrangement. May we encourage payment by Visa or Mastercard, as this is the most efficient means for speedy service. All items are returnable for any reason within 5 days of receipt (but please notify us). Shipping is not refundable (save for cause). Shipping rates will, of course, be based on method and the size/weight of the items involved. Our phone number is (617) 522-2100; FAX is (617) 522-9359; Email is nlorder@bostbook.com