"Adventures of the black girl in her search for God" proofs, 1932.

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"Adventures of the black girl in her search for God" proofs, 1932.

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Illustrated proof (75 p.) dated Nov. 7, 1932 with 'block to come' handwritten on several pages. Bound but lacking cover. This edition was published by Constable and Company in London in 1932. The second item is a collection of impressions of the illustrations by John Farleigh. Each is mounted on a blank loose board, signed by the artist, and dated '1932'. Both items are housed in clamshell box with photo of Shaw mounted on inside cover.

2 items ; 21-40 cm.

Cornell University Library

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Cornell University Library

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Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

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Born in Dublin, Ireland, on July 26, 1856, George Bernard Shaw was the only son and third and youngest child of George Carr and Lucinda Elizabeth Gurly Shaw. Though descended from landed Irish gentry, Shaw's father was unable to sustain any more than a facade of gentility. Shaw's official education consisted of being tutored by an uncle and briefly attending Protestant and Catholic day schools. At fifteen Shaw began working as a bookkeeper in a land agent's office which required him t...

Farleigh, John, 1900-1965

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