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Why We Can’t Wait.
by King, Jr., Martin Luther
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1964. First edition of Dr. King's third book, including his reflections on his 1963 Birmingham campaign. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Orlando Darden Jr. With Best Wishes Martin Luther King." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom clamshell box. Uncommon signed.
Synopsis
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929–1968), Nobel Peace Prize laureate and architect of the nonviolent civil rights movement, was among the twentieth century’s most influential figures. One of the greatest orators in U.S. history, King is the author of several books, including Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story (Beacon / 0069-4 / $14.00 pb) , Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? (Beacon / 0067-0 / $14.00 pb) , and The Trumpet of Conscience (Beacon / 0071-7 / $22.00 hc) . His speeches, sermons, and writings are inspirational and timeless. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. Dorothy Cotton was the education director for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and worked closely with Dr. King on teaching nonviolence and citizenship education. Clayborne Carson , general editorial advisor to the King Legacy, is the founding director of the King Research and Education Institute at Stanford University.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 138556
- Title
- Why We Can’t Wait.
- Author
- King, Jr., Martin Luther
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harper & Row, Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1964
- Keywords
- martin luther king autograph, martin luther king first edition, Martin Luther King Signed First Edition, Why We Can't Wait Martin Luther King First Edition, why we cant wait first edition
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Raptis Rare Books
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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.
Glossary
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Clamshell Box
- A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
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