On this day in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
But his spirit lives on, through his words and ideas which continue to inspire millions around the world.
Today he stands as a towering figure of American history.
A leading light of the Civil Rights Movement.
And a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
For collectors, King's autograph also represents a major prize.
His memorabilia is highly valued and highly sought after.
There are few signatures you can own which carry the same emotional power and historic importance.
So on this day, as we remember the life of a truly great man, it's my pleasure to offer you a very special piece of history.
Always invest in the best.
Choose iconic names with lasting legacies.
And always buy the best example available.
These are the pieces which will hold their value, and reward your ownership for years to come.
And the item I'm offering you today meets every one of those criteria.
Because Martin Luther King is a 20th century icon.
His legacy is set in stone.
And this is the finest example of his signature I've ever seen.
Untouched by time.
The condition is stunning. You won't find a better specimen.
It's bold, clear and elegant. Untouched by time.
Preserved within the pages of this book for over half a century.
King signs his name beautifully on a blank page in crisp black ink.
And he adds no personal dedication or inscription - which always makes a historic signature more desirable to collectors.
It's breathtaking in its simplicity.
It's a powerful thing to see this signature in front of you.
I was struck by the emotion I felt when I opened it for the first time.
You can't help but be moved by what it represents...
And by the memory of the man who signed it.
Like I said, there are very few autographs which carry such power. And you should always be proud to own them.
A unique discovery.
It's a rare and highly collectible first edition of Crusader Without Violence.
The first-ever biography of Martin Luther King, published in 1959.
It was written by Dr. Lawrence D. Reddick, a member of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery where King served as pastor.
Reddick stood alongside King during the historic Montgomery Bus Boycott, which transformed the American Civil Rights movement in 1956.
Martin Luther King with his close friend and biographer Lawrence D. Reddick.
The nature of this book adds greatly to the value of the signature inside it.
It's also the sole signed copy of Crusader Without Violence I've ever come across - and the only one available on the market today.
So that tells you how rare and significant this book really is.
It's an exceptional find for collectors.
And undoubtedly an item which will hold its value for years to come.
A record-breaking market.
But examples rarely appear for sale.
When a logbook he signed during his incarceration in Birmingham Jail went up for auction in February 2021, it sparked a bidding war between 28 collectors.
It eventually sold for a record $130,000. 13 times its estimate.
And in November 2022, a signed copy of King's 1958 book Strides Towards Freedom sold for $50,000.
The final price was more than four times the high estimate, and set a new world record price for a Martin Luther King signed book.
As you can see, demand for his signature is incredibly strong.
And examples are growing increasingly scare, as they become part of long-term private or institutional collections.
So securing a King signature for your collection now could prove to be a very wise move in the future.
Own this magnificent signed book today.
It has a bold simplicity which stands it above the rest.
It's signed on the opening page of his first-ever biography.
And the condition is absolutely second-to-none.
As I said, it's the best example I've handled in my entire career.
That's 45 years and counting.
So if you pride yourself in the quality of your collection;
And you only purchase pieces that meet your exacting standards;
You should recognise this as a remarkable opportunity - to own the perfect Martin Luther King autograph.
You may never have that chance again.
So purchase it now just £7,950.
You have 3 simple and secure ways to place your order.
- Click 'Buy now' to shop in our online store
- Email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com
- Or call us on +44 (0) 1534 639 998
Purchase this signed book now.
Your lifetime guarantee.
You can place your order today in complete confidence.
Because this signed book comes with:
- Free global delivery
- A Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity
- And a Paul Fraser Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity
It's also covered by our 28-day returns policy.
So if you decide it's not right for you, you're free to return it - no questions asked.
I've been helping clients build their collections for 45 years.
So if you have any questions about this piece, get in touch today.
Email me now at info@paulfrasercollectibles.com.
Or call me on +44 (0) 1534 639 998.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Until next time,
Paul Fraser.
P.S. This is just the third Martin Luther King signed item I've been able to offer in recent years. And the previous two items sold quickly. So if you want to secure this signed book for your collection, act now.
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