Nzekwu (Onuora) Blade Among the Boys
£150
London, Hutchinson, 1962.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original black boards. Dust-jacket, priced 16s.
Onuora Nzekwu was a Nigerian author and educator, known for his works that explored Nigerian society and culture.
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Minor spotting to endpapers; boards very good; jacket a little rubbed with minor toning visible to lower panel, but otherwise very good.
Jacket design by Peter Edwards.
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