Enugu, Nigeria: Nwamife Publishers Limited, (1972). First edition. The scarce, true first edition, preceding the UK and U.S. editions. Children's book with illustrations by Per Christiansen. An allegorical fable developed from a story by Iroganachi, which Achebe completely revised and rewrote to reflect the political upheaval of the Nigerian Civil..... Item #72382 More
New York: John Day, (1967). First U.S. edition. SIGNED BY ACHEBE on the title page. Final book in his acclaimed African trilogy. Winner of the first-ever Jock Campbell/New Statesman Prize for African writing. Near fine to fine with gilt spine lettering just slightly dulled; in near fine dust jacket with..... Item #72287 More
![Item #72381 HOME AND EXILE; [signed]. Chinua Achebe](https://qbbooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/72381.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1753828227)
(New York): Oxford University Press, 2000. First edition. SIGNED BY ACHEBE on the title page. Based on three 1998 lectures delivered at Harvard during his long tenure at Bard College. Very good to near fine in like dust jacket. (Would be a fine copy if not for splashes of wine..... Item #72381 More
![Item #72387 HOPES AND IMPEDIMENTS: Selected Essays; [inscribed association copy]. Chinua Achebe](https://qbbooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/images/noimage-req.png?auto=webp)
New York: Doubleday, (1989). First U.S. edition. INSCRIBED on front endpaper, "For James O. Freedman/ with all good wishes/ Chinua Achebe/ March 3, 1990." Freedman (1935-2006) was president of Dartmouth College from 1987 to 1998, during which period Achebe was in residence there as a Montgomery Fellow (Jan.- Mar. 1990)..... Item #72387 More
![Item #72380 NO LONGER AT EASE; [review copy]. Chinua Achebe](https://qbbooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/72380.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1727567712)
New York: Ivan Obolensky, Inc., 1961. First U.S. edition of his second book. Review copy with publisher's review slip laid in (indicates publication date of February 20, 1961). 8vo black textured-paper boards stamped in silver on spine; 170 pages. Very good or better with rubbing to spine ends and corners..... Item #72380 More