A reprint edition published to coincide with the publication of "Shadow & Act." INSCRIBED by Ralph Ellison to Carrie Hayes, the daughter of editor in chief of Esquire magazine Harold Hayes, on the title page. "For Carrie Hayes, with delight. Sincerely, Ralph Ellison. Fine in black cloth in a Nf. dj. (A few short edge tears & hints of light shelf wear to dj. which is identical to the E. McKnight Kauffer illustrated first edition design)

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