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London: Jonathan Cape, 1948. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition, first impression. Signed and inscribed by Alan Paton on the front free endpaper. Bound in publisher's original oatmeal cloth with crimson lettering. Near Fine with hinges slightly shaken at pastedowns, bookseller ticket to front pastedown, former owner name to front free end paper and pages toned. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light crease near front spine joint, toning; thin strip of brown residue to spine panel at verso. The uncommon first edition of one of the best-known South African novels of all time.

Cry, the Beloved Country is a profound and moving story of the Zulu pastor Stephen Kumalo and his journey to a city in search of his missing son. Set in South Africa, it vividly captures the fervor and turmoil of a crumbling society, delving deep into themes of racial injustice, forgiveness, and redemption.

First edition points include a dust jacket featuring the original price and publisher's information, with specific typography and layout details.