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First edition, hardcover, rather shelfworn with board showing through along bottom edges, spine rather tanned, cup-ring to front board, some soiling and small stains to cloth, topstain shows some scuffing and a small abrasion, spine ends fraying, page edges lightly browned, otherwise solid, a Good only copy in a second state, Near VG dustjacket which shows some light soiling, light tanning to spine, half inch flake to color at right side of midspine, color is starting to flake along the flap-folds, edges are a little worn and with a couple of short closed tears, otherwise a presentable example of this scarce dustjacket. Half-title page from another copy with an inscription from Henry Roth laid in.

Call It Sleep is a novel by Henry Roth that tells the story of a young Jewish boy growing up in the immigrant slums of New York City during the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of identity, assimilation, and the struggle to find a sense of belonging.