Open Wide the Freedom Gates Hardcover 2000 – SIGNED First Edition Dorothy Height

by Dorothy Height

$50 · Offered by eBay

First edition · Signed

Title: Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir Author: Dorothy Height (Foreword by Maya Angelou) Publisher: PublicAffairs (2003) Binding: Hardcover with original Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good / Collectible About This Copy: This is a highly collectible, First Edition, First Printing (indicated by the full 10 to 1 number line on the copyright page) of legendary civil rights activist Dr. Dorothy Height's powerful memoir. This copy features a custom publisher's bookplate on the flyleaf beautifully hand-signed and inscribed by Dorothy Height. The inscription reads: "Best Wishes to Gracie Adams, Dorothy Height 9/28/03". Condition Details: • Signature: Clean, beautifully preserved inscription in dark blue ink on an integrated bookplate. • Pages: Crisp, bright, and completely clean. Binding is tight. No internal highlights or stray markings. • Cover/Binding: Black cloth spine and sturdy boards. Square spine and sharp corners with virtually no shelf wear. • Dust Jacket: Full original dust jacket is intact and features high-gloss back summaries. Unclipped with original $26.00 price clearly visible. Minimal edge rubbing from handling. Ships promptly and securely packaged in a sturdy box via USPS Media Mail to guarantee safe delivery.

• Publisher: PublicAffairs (Member of Perseus Books Group)
• Year: 2000
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 1586481576
• Condition: Fine

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