American educator (1900–1970) who defied state law in Tennessee by teaching the theory of evolution, precipitating the famous ‘Monkey Trial’ trial in 1925. He was convicted and received a nominal fine, but the decision was ultimately reversed on a technicality. Signed book: D–Days at Dayton. First edition. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 173 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint, “John T. Scopes,” and also signed and inscribed by the book’s editor, Jerry R. Tomkins, and dated October 14, 1965. Autographic condition: fine, with some scattered light toning to signed page. Book condition: VG-/VG-. Mustard cloth-covered boards; edges worn; bump to upper corner, affecting covers and textblock; mild foxing, soiling, and yellowing, mostly to textblock edges and first/last few pages; some small pencil notes/marks in margins; errata and pen note to rfep. Dust jacket has chips, tears, and creases along edges and folds; rubbing and light soiling; clipped corners; light foxing. RR Auction COA.
