GOLDMAN, Emma (1869-1940). Living My Life. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1934. First single-volume edition, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY GOLDMAN.
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GOLDMAN, Emma (1869-1940). Living My Life. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1934.
8vo. Half-title. Original black cloth lettered in red; in unrestored unclipped dust jacket (spine panel faded, a few small chips and tears). Provenance: Lois Hall Herrick (presentation inscription).
First single-volume edition, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY GOLDMAN on front free endpaper: "Mrs. Lois Hall Herrick The daughter of a great father. I hope this mark may inspire you to the idealism and humanity of your father. Emma Goldman New York March 1934." Anarchist, writer, and political activist Emma Goldman was pivotal in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of the 20th century.
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