Martin Luther King, Jr. signed copy of ''Strength to Love'', Dr. King's autobiography and a collection of his most inspirational sermons and speeches. New York: Harper & Row, 1963 later printing. King signs the front free endpaper in blue ballpoint, ''To Mr. Charles Martin / for appreciation for all your kindnesses and support / Martin Luther King Jr.'' The recipient Charles Martin lived in Atlanta at the same time as King and, along with his wife Florine Martin, were friends with the Kings. Bound in original black boards with gilt lettering, book measures 5.875'' x 8.625'', without dust jacket. Minimal wear, overall very good to near fine condition.

Lot also includes three books signed by Coretta Scott King: ''The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.'' as selected by Coretta Scott King; ''The Measure of a Man'' by Martin Luther King, Jr.; and ''My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr.'' by Coretta Scott King. Both ''Words'' and ''My Life'' are inscribed to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin; ''Measure'' is uninscribed. Light to moderate wear, overall very good.