Up from Slavery

This 1940 Pocket Books edition of "Up from Slavery" is in good condition. The cover shows minor wear, with some edge and corner rubbing typical for a book of this age. The spine is intact, with clear titling. There is no dust jacket, as is common with mass-market paperbacks. Internally, the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings.

"Up from Slavery" by Booker T. Washington is a seminal autobiography first published in 1901. This particular edition was published by Pocket Books in November 1940, marking its first printing with this publisher. Washington, a prominent African American educator and leader, details his journey from slavery to becoming a key figure in the African American community. This edition captures the essence of his narrative in a compact, accessible format typical of Pocket Books' early mass-market publications. The book is significant not only for its historical insights but also for its role in African American literature. This edition, being a first printing from 1940, is a valuable find for collectors interested in early mass-market paperbacks and African American history. The book is in good condition, with the cover and spine showing some wear consistent with its age.