Civil Rights activist (1941–1998) who rose to prominence in Black Power movement. Signed book: Black Power. Later printing. NY: Vintage Books, 1967. Paperback, 4.25 x 7.25, 198 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black ballpoint, “For the liberation of all oppressed people, Stokely Carmichael.” In fine condition, with a mild shade of uniform toning to inside pages. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads, in part, “I obtained this signed book in person, Feb-Apr, 1973. He spoke at my Black History class. He signed two items per person.” After picking the cautious Carmichael up at the San Francisco Airport—traveling in disguise and requesting a van as transportation, to ensure his safety at a time when death threats were commonplace—the consignor notes that he drove him to DeAnza College in Cupertino, California, where he spent the next few days speaking to classes. RR Auction COA.
