Dunbar, Paul Laurence. (1872–1906) & Cook, Will Marion. (1869–1944) Good Evenin', A Real Native Southern Negro Melody4 pp. Pictorial cover in blue and orange. With words by Paul Laurence Dunbar, "the Negro Poet," and music by Will Marion Cook, "the Negro Composer." The final page of music is printed in orange ink. Toned with some light edge wear, but overall fine. 10. 75 x 14 inches (27. 5 x 35. 3 cm). Rare. Paul Laurence Dunbar, son of fugitives from slavery, was known for his colorful use of language and dialect and is considered as America's first major African