The Sixties Catalogue

T h e S I X T I E S 44 Inscribed By Coretta Scott King 42. (KING, Coretta Scott) (KING, Martin Luther, Jr.) BENNETT, Lerone, Jr. What Manner of Man. A Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. Chicago, 1964. Octavo, original gray cloth, dust jacket. $1200. Click for more info First edition of “one of the first major biographies” of King, a memorable presentation/association copy inscribed by Coretta Scott King to American Ambassador Tibbetts, who welcomed the Kings to Oslo and was present at King’s acceptance speech, warmly inscribed: “To Ambassador Tibbetts, With deep appreciation and warm personal regards—Coretta Scott King.” What Manner of Man , by preeminent black historian Lerone Bennett, Jr., was issued the same year Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This early authoritative work “captures the meaning of King’s personality and faith” (Magill, 1974). With Ambassador Tibbetts’ bookplate on the same page as Mrs. King’s inscription. Book fine; light edge-wear to bright dust jacket; rear flap expertly reinforced on verso of seam. “An intimate look into the physical, mental, and spiritual growth of Dr. King.” —Boston Globe