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[Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1945. Poster. Near fine: folded as issued, 1/8" tear in upper and lower left margins and one pinpoint separation at intersection. An World War II government poster which uncommonly features an African American. It encourages the purchase of war bonds, with an image of Booker T. Washington, along with his quote, "Without vision there is no hope. Protect your country...and your future." OCLC locates four holdings over two entries, internet searches reveal another two. This item is offered by Langdon Manor Books, LLC, antiquarian booksellers. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information and/or photos and we will respond promptly. We package our items carefully, ship daily, and have a no hassle returns policy--your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksllers (ILAB) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association… Read More

Chicago, Illinois: Prairie State Press, 1937. First Edition. Very good -. 8 7/8" x 6¼". Red cloth, title gilt. Pp. 148. Very good minus: a bit shaken, rear hinge partially cracked; frontis leaf torn and repaired with tape at an earlier date; a few small stains to ffep; lightly dust-soiled. Inscribed by the author on front pastedown. This is a scholarly treatise on the evolution of man and the universe, and how such data can be used to explain (and hopefully alter) prejudiced misconceptions of the African American race. It was written by a Black lawyer from Chicago, Thomas Kirksey. Information on the author is scarce, but through contemporary newspaper accounts we were able to learn that Thomas Kirksey graduated with an A.B. degree from Howard University in 1916, an L.L.B. from Howard in 1918, and a Master's in law from Boston University in 1921. He was known for his erudition even as an undergraduate; the 1916 Howard yearbook had some fun at his expense: "Kirksey's first sermon was divided into… Read More