Mary McLeod Bethune Biography Rackham Holt 1964 1st Edition Hardcover DJ

Mary McLeod Bethune Biography Rackham Holt 1964 1st Edition Hardcover DJ
CA$110.00
Item number: small-Room 2488

Very Good book / Good vintage dust jacket

The hardcover itself appears very good for its age. The green cloth boards look clean and the binding appears intact. Interior pages are generally very good and readable with no obvious writing or highlighting shown. There is some age-related toning/foxing, particularly on the preliminary/end pages.

The original dust jacket shows visible vintage wear including edge wear, rubbing, small chips/tears and corner wear. Please see all photographs for the exact condition.

Description

Mary McLeod Bethune: A Biography
A Life Devoted to the Cause of Racial Equality

  • Author: Rackham Holt
  • Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc.
  • Publication place: Garden City, New York
  • Year: 1964
  • Edition: First Edition
  • Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
  • Pages: 306
  • Language: English
  • Illustrated with historical photographs
  • Includes index

An important biography of Mary McLeod Bethune (1875–1955), the educator, humanitarian, civil-rights leader and founder of what became Bethune-Cookman College. The book covers her life, educational work and contributions to racial equality and public service.

CONDITION:
The hardcover book is in very good vintage condition overall. Interior pages are generally clean and in very good condition for a book more than 60 years old. Some age toning and foxing are present on some preliminary/end pages.

The original dust jacket is present and shows age-related wear, including rubbing, edge wear, small tears/chipping and worn corners. The jacket remains attractive and displays well.

Please examine all photos carefully. The photographs show the actual book you will receive.