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Here I Stand
by Robeson, Paul
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- Near Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
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About This Item
London: Dennis Dobson, 1958. First Edition, Second Impression. Hardcover. Near fine/very good. Inscribed first edition of Here I Stand, the autobiography by musician, actor, football player, and activist Paul Robeson.. Octavo, 128pp. Burgundy hardcover, title in gilt on spine. Stated "Second Impression" on copyright page. This English edition precedes the first American edition, published the same year. Solid text block, slight bow to covers, bumped spine, a near fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, retail price on front flap, soiling to rear panel, small tape remnant to verso. Housed in a custom black clamshell, title in gilt on curved morocco spine. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "To a Friend / Mrs. Elizabeth K. B--- / Every kind wish & many thanks. Paul Robeson / Nov. 1958." Paul Robeson (1898-1976) had a long and diverse public career. He was the only Black student at Rutgers University in 1915 and was twice named All-American while playing football for the college. He earned his LL.B. from Columbia Law School while simultaneously playing in the NFL. Robeson turned to acting after completing his education, performing in Eugene O'Neill's The Emporer Jones and All God's Chillun Got Wings. He recorded and released hundreds of songs over the course of nearly forty years, including titles like "Steal Away" and "Were You There." Robeson was public with his political involvements, openly supporting the Allied efforts in World War II while also supporting civil rights movements and Soviet/communist policies. He was investigated during the McCarthy era, losing rights to international travel until 1958 with the conclusion of Supreme Court case Kent v. Dulles.
Synopsis
Paul Leroy Robeson (April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American concert singer (bass), recording artist, actor, athlete, scholar who was an advocate for the Civil Rights Movement in the first half of the 20th century. He gained international attention for his work in the arts and he merged his artistic career with political activism to speak out for the equality of minorities and the rights of workers throughout the world. His friendship with the Soviet Union and the Soviet peoples plus criticism of the lack of progress in civil rights in the United States at the outset of the Cold War and during the age of McCarthyism brought scrutiny, conflict and retribution from the American government. His public persona became diminished, his income plummeted and he faced isolation from the Civil Rights Movement in the second half of the 20th century.
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- Bookseller
- The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15411
- Title
- Here I Stand
- Author
- Robeson, Paul
- Illustrator
- Inscribed first edition of Here I Stand, the autobiography by musician, actor, football player, and activist Paul Robeson.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Second Impression
- Publisher
- Dennis Dobson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1958
- Keywords
- Here I Stand autobiography, Paul Robeson Harlem Renaissance, Paul Robeson first edition, Paul Robeson signed book, Othello Robeson actor, The Emporer Jones Paul Robeson, All God's Chillun Got wings Robeson
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