American writer (1902–1967), one of the key figures of the Harlem Renaissance, best known for such works as Weary Blues and The Ways of White Folks. Signed book: Simple Stakes A Claim. Later printing. NY: Rinehard & Company, Inc., 1957. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 7.75, 191 pages. Signed in blue fountain pen, “Sincerely–Langston Hughes,” on the first free-end page. In very good condition, with heavy edge toning and wrinkling to the pages from exposure to moisture, sunning to the spine, and mild to moderate wear, soiling, and chipping to the dustjacket. RRAuction COA.
