INVISIBLE MAN.
Ellison, Ralph:
New York: Random House, [1952]. Cloth. White spine stamping modestly flaked, as often, otherwise a very good copy in shelfworn dust jacket that has been laminated by the former owner. First edition of the author's first novel, winner of the National Book Award for its year, and a key work of 20th century U.S. literature. Inscribed by the author in the year of publication: "For Al and Jean Wolfe, Sincerely, Ralph Ellison. April 1952." The recipient, the brother of novelist and Trotsky bodyguard Bernard Wolfe and one-time political activist, may have met Ellison during their years in the Merchant Marine. The inscription is dated within a few weeks of publication. BLOCKSON 86.
(Item ID: WRCLIT59460) $8,500.00