[AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE]. HUGHES, Langston (1902-1967). A group of 5 works, comprising: The Weary Blues. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1926. FIRST EDITION. -- The Big Sea. New York and London: Alfred A. Knopf, 1945. Later edition, third printing, SIGNED BY HUGHES. -- Not Without Laughter. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1945. Later edition, seventh printing, SIGNED BY HUGHES. -- Laughing To Keep From Crying. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1952. FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY HUGHES. -- Simple Takes A Wife. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1953. FIRST EDITION, first printing, SIGNED BY HUGHES. --Together, 5 works in 5 volumes, most first editions, most SIGNED BY HUGHES where indicated, original publisher's bindings, condition generally fine. Provenance: Johnson Publishing Company Library (stamps). Property from the Collection of the Johnson Publishing Company Library