Roots

The first edition of this great book was published by Doubleday and Company in 1976. It was 587 pages long, and the original retail price was $12.50. The first edition identification points are as follows: First Edition is stated on the copyright page.

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Picture of the 1976 first edition dust jacket for Roots.

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