MY FATHER'S FACE (Broadside Poem) by Harper, Michael S.

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MY FATHER'S FACE (Broadside Poem)

Edition: Limited, signed edition.

Charleston, WV: Parchment Gallery Graphics, University of Charleston, [1998.]. SIGNED first edition - Broadside poem by this award-winning African American poet (nominated twice for the National Book Award, first poet-laureate of Rhode Island, among others), printed in brown ink on a single sheet of 80 pound laid text, measuring 9 by 12 inches, illustrated with a sketch of Harper's father by Chris Sperry. Includes a separate colophon sheet, Both are laid into publisher's stiff purple folded protective folio and publisher's mailing envelope. Issued in commemoration of Harper's appearance at the University of Charleston in 1998, this was produced in two states - the first state consisted of 100 numbered, signed copies and the second state consisted of 50 copies, each individually SIGNED in pencil by Harper, but labeled 'P/P' for private use, and intended for patrons of the Speakers Series. This is a copy of the second state.

Condition: Fine in fine portfolio.

Book ID: 86631
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