My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr.
by King, Coretta Scott
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1969. First edition of Coretta Scott King's autobiography, which recounts the history of the Civil Rights Movement and offers an inside look at Dr. King, his sermons and speeches. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Etta Moten Barnett with deepest appreciation for your dedicated service to all mankind which has greatly advanced the causes of justice, equality, brotherhood and peace. And with warm personal regards Coretta Scott King." Fine in a near fine dust jacket, with Barnett's bookplate to the front pastedown. Jacket design by Robert Reed. My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr. is a personal, inspirational account of the history of the Civil Rights Movement. The book describes the author's relationship with Martin Luther King, Jr., detailing their marriage, the events of the 1960s, and King's tragic assassination.
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 138051
- Title
- My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Author
- King, Coretta Scott
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Holt, Rinehart and Winston
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1969
- Keywords
- Coretta Scott King Inscribed First Edition, Coretta Scott King Signed First Edition
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana;
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Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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- Octavo
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- Bookplate
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- Association Copy
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