Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1981. First edition of Toni Morrison's fourth novel, Tar Baby, inscribed and signed by Toni Morrison on the half title page. Inscribed to John Hawkins, the chief editor of the First Edition Society of the Franklin Library. Unread. Minor fading to marbled end papers. Rubbing to bottom of boards. See photos for condition. See my other Toni Morrison items. John R. Hawkins was born in 1934 and grew up in Massachusetts. He graduated from Haverford College with a degree in music in 1956; he met his long-time partner, diplomat James E. Baker, at Haverford. He was an editor with W. W. Norton, Downe Publishing, and the Franklin Library. He also earned a master's of social work and practiced as a psychotherapist. Hawkins died of lung disease in 2013. |