FRANKLIN, John Hope.
From Slavery to Freedom: A History of American Negroes.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf , 1947.
$2,000.00
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Item Number: RRB-150017
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"If the house is to be set in order, one cannot begin with the present; he must begin with the past": First Edition of From Slavery to Freedom; Lengthily inscribed by John Hope Franklin
First edition of this "landmark in the interpretation of American civilization" (Robert W. Fogel), which has went on to sell over three million copies. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Robert L. Huttner, member of the Civil War Round Table, With the cordial best wishes of John Hope Franklin." In near fine condition, bookplate of the recipient to the front pastedown. First editions are uncommon, especially signed.
From Slavery to Freedom: A History of American Negroes.
$2,000.00
Out of Stock
