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Martin Luther King Sr. autographed First Day Cover commemorating the issuance of the United States postage stamp honoring his son, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The cover bears a bold blue ink signature of King Sr. and is postmarked Atlanta, Georgia, January 13, 1979, the official first day of issue for the Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative stamp.

This attractive civil rights-related collectible features the historic 15-cent Martin Luther King Jr. stamp issued as part of the U.S. Postal Service’s Black Heritage Series. Postmarked in Atlanta, King’s hometown and the center of much of the modern Civil Rights Movement, the cover was signed by Martin Luther King Sr., better known as “Daddy King,” who played a pivotal role in both the Ebenezer Baptist Church and the broader struggle for civil rights. As the father, mentor, and lifelong influence of Dr. King, Martin Luther King Sr. was uniquely positioned at the center of one of the most important families in American history.

Fine condition.

Martin Luther King Sr. (1899-1984), known throughout his life as “Daddy King,” was an influential Baptist minister, civil rights advocate, and longtime pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He helped guide the church for decades and played a crucial role in the religious and moral upbringing of his son, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Following his son’s rise to national prominence, King Sr. remained an important voice for civil rights and social justice. His legacy is inseparable from that of his son and from the broader history of the American Civil Rights Movement.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11182 1416352-1