Written by
White, Walter F., American, 1893 - 1955
Published by
Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., American, founded 1915
Date
1926
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (19.7 x 14 x 3.8 cm)
Description
A bound, first edition, hardcover book by Walter White titled "Flight". The cover of the book is red and has a blue and orange art deco style geometric design along spine side of the book and the title in yellow at the top edge. The spine has yellow lettering that reads: [Flight / Walter White / Alfred A Knopf]. The two names are framed by a patterned design. The back of the cover is mostly blank. An imprint in the bottom right corner, has an image of a dog and lettering that reads [Borzoi Books]. The inside covers are printed in an orange and green vertical motif. A handwritten inscription on the first interior page reads "To Joel E. Springarn / with the warm / regard of / Walter White." There are 300 pages, no illustrations or photographs. The last three pages have advertisements for other books published by Alfred A. Knopf.
Place printed
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Movement
Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
Type
books
Topic
Colorism
Great Migration
Identity
Literature
Race discrimination
Race relations
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.31.2
Restrictions & Rights
Public Domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55f3b4396-204e-465f-8e03-085d5d6cb1db

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