Lot 59
Ellison, Ralph. "The Invisible Man" First Edition, Very Scarce. (1914-1944) Published by Random House, New York, 1952. Stated First Edition. Powerful, landmark first novel that won the National Book Award. The book opens with, "I am an invisible man. No, I am not a spook like those who haunted Edgar Allen Poe; nor am I one of your Hollywood-movie ectoplasms. I am a man of substance, of flesh and bone, fiber and liquids--and I might even be said to possess a mind. I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me." Book is in very good condition. Well read, nevertheless well kept considering it was part of a now shuttered library their logo and rates stamped in blue. It was purchased by band leader, Artie Shaw whose bookplate is affixed to end paper. Original dust jacket with scattered creases otherwise fine. COA by Jonathan Shaw, son of Artie Shaw included. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,800
From the Library of Band Leader and Musician, Artie Shaw.
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