Ethel Waters, Charles Samuels / HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW Signed 1951

Description: Stormy Weather No LongerHIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROWBy Ethel Waters, with Charles Samuels1951Inscribed early printing of this autobiography by the pioneering singer and actress, with a warm personal presentation to "Harry darling."Very good plus in good plus jacket. The first autobiography by Waters, who was both the first African American to star in her own television show and the first Black woman to be nominated for an Emmy. Waters first made her name as a singer and Vaudevillian, with a repertoire of hits such as "Dinah," "Stormy Weather" and "Am I Blue?". She became the first Black woman to integrate Broadway by starring in the musical AS THOUSANDS CHEER (1933), eventually going on to starring roles in such films as 1949's PINKY (for which she became the second African American to ever be nominated for an Academy Award), and the Vincent Minelli-directed CABIN IN THE SKY (1943), among others. This book, a bestseller upon its release, was published as Waters was starring in THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING (1952) and during the run of her television show BEULAH. It tells the story of her remarkable rise from harrowing poverty in the Jim Crow South to a level of stardom once unfathomable. A groundbreaking book by an exceptional figure in entertainment history.Read More: ETHEL WATERS 1896-1977, National Museum of African American History and Culture. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1951. 9.25'' x 6''. Original grey cloth, blue-lettered spine. In original unclipped ($3.00) photographic jacket. Photographic endpapers. Dark blue topstain. 278 pages. Inscribed by Waters to front fly leaf: ("Harry darling, you do really understand. Always, Ethel / 1950"). Jacket worn, with a couple closed tears and chipping to extremities. Book with trace wear to boards, slight lean. Sound. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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