Powell, a minister and the grandson of a slave, became in 1945 the first black congressman to serve the Harlem district. Now comes the first major biography of one of the most misunderstood and feared figures in American history, who challenged and embarrassed five presidential administrations as well as the civil rights orthodoxy. 24 pages of photos. (Houghton Mifflin)February
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Powell, a minister and the grandson of a slave, became in 1945 the first black congressman to serve the Harlem district. Now comes the first major biography of one of the most misunderstood and feared figures in American history, who challenged and embarrassed five presidential administrations as well as the civil rights orthodoxy. 24 pages of photos. (Houghton Mifflin)February
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Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 0395440947. Spotting to top edge and inscription to front endpaper; otherwise tight and unmarked in lightly rubbed dsut jacket.; 9.10 X 6 X 1.80 inches; 476 pages.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Hardcover. 8vo. Signed by Author First edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. 8vo with 476 pages. Signed/Inscribed by author on the half title page, "To Burt and Jane Bryar Who-Thank God-loved Sammy Fondly Wil Haygood July 7, 1998." The book and DJ are in very good condition with very slight shelf wear. Interior clean and tight. Black cloth. Black/White & Gold text.
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As New in Near Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. First Edition stated, with correct number line sequence, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not price-clipped. This collectible, "AS NEW" condition first edition/first printing copy is protected with a polyester archival dust jacket cover. Beautiful collectible copy. GIFT QUALITY.