Cantos Para Soldados y Sones Para Turis Tas
Mexico: Editorial Masas, 1937. First Edition. First edition, first state of this poetry collection from a master of poesía negra (Black Poetry), and the national poet of revolutionary Cuba. Bound in original paper wrappers with a design by José Chávez Morado; also containing 2 engravings by José Chávez Morado inside. Wrappers are good to very good condition (especially given age and material). Spotting, soiling, and edge chipping; with publisher's device on the back and the price of 'one dollar.' Wrapper is loose at the top but overall holding firm. Copyright information on the back of front wrapper. The interior is foxed to various degrees with toning to pages; engravings are clean and all text is clear. Very rare in fully original condition.
Pages: 84 (4) Dimensions: 9(1/8) x 6½ x (3/8). Good. Item #5391
Price: $750.00