{"product_id":"martin-luther-king-jr-signed-autograph-1st-edition-stride-toward-freedom-psa","title":"MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Signed Autograph 1st Edition STRIDE TOWARD FREEDOM * PSA","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#0039f3\" face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing’s Landmark First Book, Stride Toward Freedom, First Edition Signed Copy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003eAmerican Baptist Minister and Civil Rights Icon Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. rare and desirable autographed \"Stride Toward Freedom\" FIRST EDITION book signed. Early printing (presumed second printing), with publisher's \"I-H\" code. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIn the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $2.95 retail price on front flap\u003c\/font\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eKing signs in bold, blue fountain pen on the blank inside front free end paper, below a collector seems to have dated the signature to having been obtained in 1959. A truly superb signed copy of King's most desired first major publication and the very heartbeat of the Civil Rights Movement.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing was a leader of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He advanced civil rights for people of color in the Untied States through the use of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience. \"Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story\" is King's historic account of the 1955-1956 Montgomery bus boycott.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dr. King signed book has been thoroughly examined and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA\/DNA AUTHENTICATION SERVICES EXPERT EXAMINATION. GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. autographs available on the market. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn good condition, as shown. Octavo, original half cloth. Book is in USED condition, consistent with age, use and handling of a nearly 70 year old book. The dust jacket has some areas of wear and some tearing \/ paperless to edges. Covers slightly rubbed at edges - mostly exhibiting typical shelf ware. One crease to back front free end paper. Toned interior pages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy with confidence – we are one of eBay's leading sellers of authentic historical autographs and artifacts since 1998! Please view our exceptional feedback and ratings, and our additional autograph and artifact auctions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a remarkable, original piece of American and Civil Rights history! The perfect acquisition for a museum, the autograph enthusiast, Civil Rights collector or the King devotee. An excellent addition to any fine collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as is, as shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Signaturist-Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49808779280624,"sku":"336622457635","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/5948\/2096\/files\/10_d62442a4-f5ac-4290-bfcf-f3d7a8c4c2b9.jpg?v=1780700500","url":"https:\/\/signaturist-ink.com\/products\/martin-luther-king-jr-signed-autograph-1st-edition-stride-toward-freedom-psa","provider":"Signaturist-Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}