Beautiful Feathers

London: Hutchinson,, 1963. Inscribed to a pioneering African-American academic First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author on the title page, "Dr Adeline Hill, with much affection, Cyprian Ekwensi". The recipient, Adelaide McGuinn Cromwell Hill (1919-2019), was an African-American sociologist and academic who co-founded the African Studies Center at Boston University in 1959. She was the first African-American instructor… Read more about this item

London Heinemann [], 1971, paperback. Later printing. AWS 84. Softcover. Condition: very good (spine creased). -- One of the earlier African Writers Series, orange/black cover with interesting art. ISBN 0435900846

London: Hutchinson,, 1963. First edition, first impression. The title and theme of this novel are taken from an Igbo proverb: "However famous a man is outside, if he is not respected inside his own home, he is like a bird with beautiful feathers, wonderful on the outside but ordinary within". Cyprian Ekwensi (1921-2007) wrote hundreds of short stories, radio… Read more about this item

London: Hutchinson,, 1963. Inscribed to an esteemed Nigerian civil servant First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author on the title page, "Stan, hope this will thrill & delight a devoted 'servant' of my country. Cyprian". This is Ekwensi's fifth novel: it is rare inscribed, and this is a particularly excellent association. The recipient is almost certainly Chief Stanley… Read more about this item

UsedGood. The pages are sun faded and slightly yellowing The cover has visible markings and wear. This is a paperback copy There are some creases on the spine Fast Shipping - Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.