NY, Atheneum, 1990. A novel of a slave ship by an African-American author, reportedly issued with a small first printing and marketed more as a "young adult" book than an "adult trade" title. When it won the National Book Award, it was reprinted a number of times in very short order. Signed by the author. Owner signature and stamp front flyleaf; near fine in a near fine dust jacket. [#035533] $30