Lyrics of Lowly Life, Paul L. Dunbar, 1908, Hardcover, African American Poetry

Paul Laurence Dunbar was the first African-American poet to earn national distinction and acceptance in the US. Lyrics of Lowly Life is a an early poetry collection, first published in 1898. 

This antique edition from 1908 was sourced from the estate of an avid book collector. Inscription on inside front cover with purchase information and name of owner. Some insect damage on bottom pages. 

Illustrated, introduction by W.D. Howells and published by Dodd, Mead and Company.