The Martin Luther King – James Earl Ray Collection

 

Historically Significant Collection of First Editions and Memorabilia

 

This collection is a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King and documents the life and death of a remarkable man. Martin Luther King Jr. has now been dead longer than he lived. But what an extraordinary life it was. At 33, he was pressing the case of civil rights with President John Kennedy. At 34, he galvanized the nation with his "I Have a Dream" speech. At 35, he won the Nobel Peace Prize. At 39, he was assassinated, but he left a legacy of hope and inspiration that continues today. Due to space limitations, we have not provided detailed descriptions and photos of each of the items.  However, the listing of the items in the collection and representative photographs of the collection appear below.  Please note that the artwork and original posters are custom framed and the vintage newspapers and photographs are all housed in archival quality holders.

 

The following items comprise the collection:

 

Martin Luther King Custom Framed Original Portrait by Barry Moser, Signed and Numbered (III of V) Artist Proof from his Portraits Collection,

 

Custom Leather Bound First Editions, First Printings, of Dr. Kings 4 Books: Stride Toward Freedom, Why We Can’t Wait, Strength To Love, and Where Do We Go From Here.

 

Original Program for the Installation of Dr. King as the Pastor of The Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. Extremely Rare.

 

Martin Luther King “I Have A Dream Speech” Signed by Coretta Scott King. Custom Framed with UPI Press Photo of Dr. King delivering the speech.

 

Bearing the Cross, Martin Luther King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, by David J. Garrow, 2 Volumes, Leather Bound

 

Original Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mailings including the last one written by Dr. King in April,1968

 

Nobel Peace Price Lecture by Martin Luther King, Limited Edition

 

Sotheby Catalogue - The Martin Luther King Collection

 

Original Martin Luther King Address at the Riverside Church “Speaking on the War in Vietnam”, 1967.

 

Original Martin Luther King Boston Freedom Rally Program

 

Original UPI Photo by Joseph Louw of Dr. King’s assassination at the Lorraine Hotel. Extremely rare. Custom Framed.

 

Obsequies for Martin Luther King, Original Funeral Program dated Tuesday, April 9, 1968. Mint Condition.

 

Over 35 AP/UPI Vintage Newswire Photos documenting the life and death of Dr. King.  Four pictures are shown below.

 

Vintage Newspapers and Magazines on the assassination of Dr. King

 

Tennessee Waltz by James Earl Ray, First Edition. This is the first book signed by Ray and it is inscribed #1 for Tupper Saussy who many believe ghost wrote the book for Ray.

 

Who Killed Martin Luther King, First Edition.  Signed and inscribed by Ray and Jesse Jackson who wrote the forward for the book.

 

Day of the Pathogen, First Edition, Signed by James Earl Ray

 

Original FBI Wanted Poster for James Earl Ray. Custom Framed.

 

Extradition Papers for James Earl Ray

 

Original FBI Notification of the Capture of James Earl Ray. Custom Framed.

 

Compilation of the Statements of James Earl Ray before the Select Committee on Assassinations

 

Original  Painting by James Earl Ray  in which he diagrams his escape from prison. Signed by Ray. Custom Framed.

 

Original Funeral Program for James Earl Ray

 

If interested in purchasing this collection, please contact us and we will provide you detailed information on each item as well as the provenance for the items contained in the collection.