Langston Hughes Signed The Dream Keeper Book for "Colored Library" PSA/DNA Poet

Description

A 5 1/2" x 8" Hardcover Book, Eighth Printing from April 1949, "The Dream Keeper And Other Poems" by Langston Hughes
Signed by
"Langston Hughes"
With Remarkable Inscription
"Inscribed especially for the New Bern Colored Library, with the compli-
ments of the author ~
New Bern,
November 21,
1951."
in Stunningly Bold Black Fountain Pen
on the Inside Cover
An African American author inscribing a compilation of his poetry to a "Colored Library" in 1951 located in the Southern United States reflects a moment chock full of this nation's history. Poignant and profoundly intriguing, as a post-war time capsule and relic of the all too recent past, and a captivating memento for the advanced collector.
CAREER ACCOLADES:
One of the Definitive Faces of the Harlem Renaissance Movement
Poet, Novelist, Writer
Civil Rights Advocate
STILL SIGNING?
Hughes Died in 1967 at age 66 due to surgery complications.
THIRD PARTY AUTHENTICATION:
Authenticated by PSA/DNA with assigned certification
#U07499
As mandated by AB 1570, I'm required to have a separate letter of authenticity accompany any sports & entertainment autographs purchased.
CONDITION:
No dust jacket. Stamped "New Bern Colored Library" at various points throughout book. Staining on cover with some wear to the spine and the linen at spots including pen marks. Some wear to the bottom of some pages with folds or minor tears. Foxing and toning throughout at various points. Pencil notations existed as well. A periodical cut adheres to the first page about Hughes. Slight surface scratching and toning throughout, minimal wear to corners and borders, save any previous description. Please examine images closely.
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