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Martin Luther King Signed Book

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Martin Luther King Signed Book
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Martin Luther King, Jr. signed book ''Why We Can't Wait,'' written by King as a call to action for ''Freedom Now.'' Harper & Row: New York: 1964. Inscribed by King on the front free endpaper, ''To Daniel Scott / With Best Wishes / Martin Luther King, Jr.'' Present with dustjacket showing original $3.50 purchase price. Chipping and general wear to dustjacket as well as a 1'' v-shaped tear to rear cover. Book is in near fine condition save for previous owner writing ''D. Scott'' to tail edge and his name and address above King's inscription. Also included with lot is a program for an event on 10 August 1964 for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in Philadelphia, where King was the featured speaker, and ostensibly where this book was signed. An important landmark book in the Civil Rights movement, made all the more moving with King's inscription.