Stride Toward Freedom

Lot 152
16.10.2025 10:00UTC +00:00
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Lot 152 | Stride Toward Freedom
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$ 6 000 – 8 000
KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968). Stride Toward Freedom. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1958.

Inscribed to a CBS radio interviewer: "Marian Taylor With best wishes and warm personal regards, and in appreciation for the stimulating interview that you provided for me. Martin Luther King, Sept. 17, 1958." Taylor, under the name Martha Dean, hosted a series of interviews with King on CBS radio. He inscribed this copy shortly after completing a fifteen-minute interview with Taylor on 17 September 1958, which began at 9:45 (as noted by Taylor on the front blank endpaper).

Octavo (lightly toned at gutter). Original dustjacket bearing King's portrait (some minor tears and wear at upper and lower margins). Blue and black cloth (minor bumps at corners, some toning to pastedowns); quarter morocco slipcase and blue cloth chemise.
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