Clark (John Pepper) Poems
£750
Ibadan, Mbari Publications, 1961.
First edition. 8vo. Copyright stamp to verso of title. Original pictorial wrappers, barcode sticker to foot of spine.
The Nigerian author’s first published book of poetry, scarce in such condition. Clark (1935 – 2020) played an important role in the evolution and dissemination of African literature, not least as the co-editor of the Pan-African magazine Black Orpheus.
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Some minor browning and marking, overall very good.
Illustrations and covers by Susanne Wenger.
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