Item #Inv835 UP FROM SLAVERY. Booker T. Washington.
UP FROM SLAVERY
UP FROM SLAVERY
UP FROM SLAVERY

UP FROM SLAVERY

The Heritage Press, New York, 1970. The Heritage Press, New York, 1970. ,Bown linen over boards/gold design/lettering/picture front cover. Autobiography of Booker T. Washington, a man who was born into slavery, but overcame hardships through hard work and diligence. At 25, he became the first principle of Tuskagee college, founded to teach newly freed slaves the skills to gain employment. In this position he rose to become a nationally known figure, and advocate for American freedmen. His story provides great insight into the condition of the former slaves of the south in the years following the civil war. INTRODUCTION by Booker T. Washington The III, he is the grandson of Booker T. Washington and has made a thorough study of his...The Heritage Press, New York, 1970. With SANDGLASS. Mint Condition, clean, bright, tight, no pulling away of spine. Slipcase Very Good, slight bumping at top. 15 Beautiful, full page Illustrations by Denver Gillen, Binding is Brown Linen over boards, Binding Brown Linen, front cover is recessed in order to set off the illustration, and stamped a brown leaf panel on the shelfback to provide a smooth background for the lettering in pure gold leaf. Near Fine / Slipcase. Item #Inv835

The Heritage Press, New York, 1970. With SANDGLASS. Mint Condition, clean, bright, tight, no pulling away of spine. Slipcase Very Good, slight bumping at top. 15 Beautiful, full page Illustrations by Denver Gillen. Binding Brown Linen, front cover is recessed in order to set off the illustration, and stamped a brown leaf panel on the shelfback to provide a smooth background for the lettering in pure gold leaf.

Price: $125.00