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Lot #226
Martin Luther King, Jr. Signature - Dated to His 1966 Speech at the Stockholm Opera House

Superb autograph of Rev. King, dated to his 1966 speech at the Stockholm Opera House

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Description

Superb autograph of Rev. King, dated to his 1966 speech at the Stockholm Opera House

Choice ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Martin Luther King,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with a collector’s notation below dating the autograph to March 31, 1966. In very fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as "NM-MT 8.". Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

On March 31, 1966, King visited Sweden and spoke to a packed house of civil rights advocates at the Beneficiary Concert in the Stockholm Opera House. King's oration was televised live across all Scandinavian countries, and a recording of the speech was produced in support of the Martin Luther King Fund.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Ft. The Bob Neuwirth collection, Bob Dylan and Folk Music
  • Dates: #713 - Ended March 12, 2025




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