Hughes, Langston — Laughing to Keep from Crying

New York, Henry Holt and Company, 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. A well-preserved copy of a stated First Edition, a collection of short stories by the beloved American writer, the influential poet and leader of the Harlem Renaissance. Bound simply in black cloth over boards, turquoise-blue buckram cloth-backed, with still distinct maroon lettering to spine. Light rubbing to tips, edges, spine head and foot, slight sunning of spine. Toning to pastedowns front and rear, lighter toning to remainder of text-block, but clean and unmarked. Dust jacket present, moderately worn and sunned, chipping to all edges, but unclipped and presents well in the Mylar jacket.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Very Good/Fair,