Beautiful, high-stepping Yoruba of Harlem is invited to the annual cotillion thrown by African-American high society of Queens. Caught between the indifference of her father, the excitement of her social-climbing mother, and her boyfriend's militancy, Yoruba persuades her sister debutantes to challenge the aging doyennes in one of the most sidesplitting scenes in American literature.
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Beautiful, high-stepping Yoruba of Harlem is invited to the annual cotillion thrown by African-American high society of Queens. Caught between the indifference of her father, the excitement of her social-climbing mother, and her boyfriend's militancy, Yoruba persuades her sister debutantes to challenge the aging doyennes in one of the most sidesplitting scenes in American literature.
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This is a used book that has been loved and read by a previous owner. This book shows signs of wear and has some creasing but remains a good readable copy. May not contain codes CDs Inserts that is included with the book. *Your satisfaction is our 1 priority so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your purchase. Thank you for choosing to shop with us and happy reading!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good. The dedication page has been signed by Grace Killens, a likely relative of the author's. The wraps are shelf rubbed, edge worn and marked, but remain bright and whole. Internally, there are no other markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are neat, crisp and complete. The binding is secure. JK.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Octavo. 256pp Book is slanted, jacket is chipped. Inscribed by Killens to Maya (Angelou) "For Maya-Love and Black Blessings John O Killens 12-14-70 and Write On! John O." Inscribed By Author.
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New. Here for your delectation is the SPECTACULAR & RARE-----------------THE COTILLION, OR ONE GOOD BULL IS HALF THE HERD by John Oliver Killens.............Black comedy.......................This is the softcover only stated POCKET FIRST EDITION FROM JANUARY 1972. Both the cover (no dj) and the book are in excellent condition. There are no rips, tears, markings, etc. ---and the pages and binding are tight (see photo). **Note: All books listed as FIRST EDITIONS are stated by the publisher in words or number lines--or--only stated editions that include only the publisher and publication date. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe. So bid now for this magnificent, impossible-to-find LITERARY / SATIRE COLLECTIBLE..
