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Sale 94
Manuscript & Collectibles Auction
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Lot 33 |
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King, Martin Luther, Jr. Book signed, being a first edition of Strength to Love, New York: Harper & Row, 1963, 142 pp. Hardcover. Inscribed and signed on the first end page, "With Best Wishes / Martin Luther King Jr." A collection of sermons, most on the topic of racial segregation in the United States. Minor dampstaining to inside covers and dust jacket, not affecting inscription, signature, and interior of book. Signed copies of this early book are scarce. $3,000 - 5,000
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Lot 34 |
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King Jr., Martin Luther. (1929-68) Baptist minister; Civil Rights activist; Nobel Laureate and one of the most influential and inspiring figures of the 1950s and 60s bringing the Civil Rights Movement to the fore. Offered is a wonderful, single weight, vintage original black and white photo 7¼ x 7½" (trimmed for framing from an 8 x 10") Along bottom of photo, it has been inscribed "With Best Wishes, Martin L King Jr." boldly in blue ball point pen clearly legible across the very light gray of the table and microphone stand. It has been several years since we have had the privilege of offering a signed photo by King. $2,500
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Lot 35 |
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Nation, Carrie Amelia. (1846-1911). Carrie Nation was a 6 foot tall, 175 pound militant temperance agitator from Kansas and a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union whose crusade against liquor establishments prior to prohibition is legendary. Frequently photographed with her hatchet, she thought nothing of walking into a saloon, or "joint" and smashing up the interior and stock while other crusaders sang hymns. In ten years time she was arrested some 30 times for "hatchetations". Bars everywhere put up signs, "All Nations Welcome But Carrie". A colorful character known throughout the nation, she raised money for fines and bail by selling photos such as the one offered here, as well as miniature hatchets. She died ultimately of failing health in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Very rare vintage original 9½ x 7" photo by Michoh and Davison of Topeka, Kansas, 1901, published by W. H. Buchanan, Chicago. Signed ("Carrie A. Nation") and inscribed "Your Loving Home Defender" in fountain ink, May 2, 1902". Beautifully matted and framed to 25 x 16" in gilt wood frame. Very fine. $1,500 - 2,500
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