American minister, public speaker, and human rights activist (1925-1965), born Malcom Little. After living in a series of foster homes, Little became involved in the criminal underworld in Boston and New York, and, in 1945, was sentenced to eight to ten years in prison. While in prison, Little became a member of the Nation of Islam. After his parole in 1952, he changed his surname to ‘X’ and became one of the Nation’s leaders and chief spokesman. Less than a year after he left the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X was assassinated while giving a speech in New York. Visitor’s hardcover guest book, 11.25 x 8.25, signed on the reverse of the first page in red ballpoint, “Malcolm X,” listing his occupation as “Freedom Fighter,” and his address as “Hotel Theresa—Harlem, New York,” and dated by Malcolm “5/12/64.” Book is signed by 30 other guests, including Langston Hughes, Kwame Nkrumah (first president of Ghana), Sukarno (first president of Indonesia), Jomo Kenyatta (first president of Kenya), and several other dignitaries, with the last name signed on May 6, 1965. In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases to signed page, binding a bit loose, and some light cover wear. A rare and impassioned signature from the civil rights icon. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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