ROBERTS, W. Adolphe

The Single Star: A Novel of Cuba in the '90s.

Indianapolis, (IN): Bobbs-Merrill, (c1949). First edition. 8vo. 378. Signed by the author on the front endpaper. Cubans struggling against Spain prior to the Spanish-American War. Roberts (1886-1962), a native of Jamaica, published some two dozen books, novels and general non-fiction, including a study of Lake Pontchartrain; his Haunting Hand, published in 1926 is sometimes referred to as the first mystery by a Black writer. Very good. Gilt-stamped red cloth, color pictorial dust jacket (price-clipped, spine ends a little chipped, other minor edgewear). (#3773). Item #57203

Price: $250.00