Books

Signed with her beautiful earlier signature on a tipped in bookplate on the front free endpaper--visible in photo. First printing of the first edition--copyright page is visible in photo. Very near fine book in a very near fine jacket--visible in photos.

The Color Purple is a powerful novel about the struggle of African American women in the early 20th century. It follows the life of Celie, a young black girl born into poverty and segregation, who is sexually abused by her father and later winds up in an abusive marriage. Despite her struggles, Celie finds her voice and personal growth through letters and the support of other women.