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*BOOKER T. WASHINGTON 1901 *UP FROM SLAVERY* 1st ED/2ND – TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE*

$ 29.04

Availability: 61 in stock
  • Subject: Biography & Autobiography
  • Topic: Autobiography
  • Special Attributes: 1st Edition
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Publisher: Doubleday
  • Author: Booker T. Washington

    Description

    Up for auction is an uncommon First Edition/Second Printing of,
    Up From Slavery:  An Autobiography
    by American educator and author Booker T. Washington (1856-1915).  NY:  Doubleday, 1901.  330 pages.  Includes copyright date of 1901 on title page and copyright page; lists
    Washington
    ’s previous book on title page.  A handsome edition of this highly acclaimed autobiography and considered one of the greatest books of the twentieth century.  Bound in maroon cloth with gilt lettering to front panel and spine; tissue-protected frontispiece photo of
    Washington
    .   Very good plus condition with a spot on the back panel; some wear to the upper spine and general wear; previous owner’s small label on the rear flyleaf.