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[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. BREWER, J. Mason (1896-1975). The Life of John Wesley Anderson... in Verse... [Dallas, TX: Clyde C. Cockrell, 1938].

Estimate: $400 - $800
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[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. BREWER, J. Mason (1896-1975). The Life of John Wesley Anderson... in Verse... [Dallas, TX: Clyde C. Cockrell, 1938]. 8vo. Illustrated. Rebound in modern black cloth backstrip over red cloth boards, boards ruled in gilt, gilt-stamped label on front board, spine lettered in gilt, later endleaves. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY JOHN WESLEY ANDERSON ON THE ORIGINAL FIRST BLANK: "Sincerely yours, Dr. J. W. Anderson 1718 Jackson Street Dallas, Texas. to Mrs. Estiger [?] Green, 3313 Thomas Ave Dallas, Texas Jan 1, 1939." 

Condition

Corners worn, some rubbing to boards, text with occasional marginal toning. Near fine.

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Anderson (1861-1947) was a dentist in Dallas, TX (the third African-American doctor to practice in Dallas). Although biracial, he fought tirelessly to improve the life of African-American citizens in that city.  Through his business acumen, he amassed great wealth, which he used to fund scholarships and grants to improve the life and education of African-Americans. Today, the city of Dallas named a street in his honor.