![[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Press photograph of Richard Nixon visiting Coretta Scott](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758435_1_x.jpg?quality=1&version=1715625218&width=486)
![[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Press photograph of Richard Nixon visiting Coretta Scott](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758435_1_x.jpg?quality=80&version=1715625218)
Item Details
Description
[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Press photograph of Richard Nixon visiting Coretta Scott King at her Atlanta home following Dr. King's death. 10 April 1968.
8 x 10 in. silver gelatin photograph (light edge/corner wear, light ink mark/smudge near top right corner). Ink stamp and typed Associated Press Photo label partially affixed on verso, with title, "As Nixon Visited Mrs. King," and accompanying details about the scene: "An exclusive picture of Richard Nixon in the Atlanta Home of Mrs. Martin Luther King Jr...Picture was taken by the Rev. Robert Fitch, a former colleague of Dr. King in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference who lived in the King home at one time."
Richard Nixon purportedly had a personal relationship with Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King, having met the couple at a 1957 independence celebration in Ghana when Nixon was vice president. After the death of Dr. King, Nixon traveled to Atlanta to meet privately with Coretta Scott King. Reports indicate that he also visited the home of Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr., to pay his respects.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
8 x 10 in. silver gelatin photograph (light edge/corner wear, light ink mark/smudge near top right corner). Ink stamp and typed Associated Press Photo label partially affixed on verso, with title, "As Nixon Visited Mrs. King," and accompanying details about the scene: "An exclusive picture of Richard Nixon in the Atlanta Home of Mrs. Martin Luther King Jr...Picture was taken by the Rev. Robert Fitch, a former colleague of Dr. King in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference who lived in the King home at one time."
Richard Nixon purportedly had a personal relationship with Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King, having met the couple at a 1957 independence celebration in Ghana when Nixon was vice president. After the death of Dr. King, Nixon traveled to Atlanta to meet privately with Coretta Scott King. Reports indicate that he also visited the home of Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr., to pay his respects.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Buyer's Premium
- 31% up to $1,000,000.00
- 25% up to $4,000,000.00
- 19% above $4,000,000.00
[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Press photograph of Richard Nixon visiting Coretta Scott
Estimate $400 - $600
Starting Price
$200
3 bidders are watching this item.
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Cincinnati, OH, USSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Cincinnati, OH, USA
![[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Investigation of the Assassination of Martin Luther King,: [KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Investigation of the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1978-1979. 13 volumes, 8vo. Photographic plates and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758436_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[CIVIL RIGHTS]. Double-sided memorial banner featuring Martin Luther King, Jr., and John F. Kennedy.: [CIVIL RIGHTS]. Double-sided memorial banner featuring Martin Luther King, Jr., and John F. Kennedy. 18 1/4 x 12 in. two-sided felt banner with machine-stitched binding on one side (very minor wear](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758437_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. No Man is Free Until All Men Are Free. New York, NY:: [KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. No Man is Free Until All Men Are Free. New York, NY: Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, ca 1970-1971. 18 x 24 in. offset printed poster](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[CIVIL RIGHTS - KING, Martin Luther, Jr.]. Before We Lynch Fred Ahmed Evans, A Few Nagging: [CIVIL RIGHTS - KING, Martin Luther, Jr.]. Before We Lynch Fred Ahmed Evans, A Few Nagging Questions. Cleveland, OH, 1968. 34 1/2 x 22 3/4 in. poster (considerable restoration to significant margin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758439_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[BLACK PANTHERS]. A Rule of Thumb of Revolutionary Politics...the Means of Making that Revolution: [BLACK PANTHERS]. A Rule of Thumb of Revolutionary Politics...the Means of Making that Revolution are Always Near at Hand...Eldridge Cleaver for President. Guerrilla. Vol. 3, No. 3. San Francisco,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758440_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[NEWTON, Huey (1942-1989)]. [BLACK PANTHERS]. The Racist Dog Policemen Must Withdraw Immediately: [NEWTON, Huey (1942-1989)]. [BLACK PANTHERS]. The Racist Dog Policemen Must Withdraw Immediately From Our Communities. Everyville, CA: Black Panther Party for Self Defense, [ca 1968]. 35 x 23 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758441_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[BLACK PANTHER PARTY]. Free Huey Day / May Day. May 1, 1969. Mass Rally Federal Building, 450 Golden: [BLACK PANTHER PARTY]. Free Huey Day / May Day. May 1, 1969. Mass Rally Federal Building, 450 Golden Gate, San Francisco, Calif. [Oakland, CA]: 1969. 22 x 17 1/2 in. poster (light folding and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[BLACK PANTHERS]. DOUGLAS, Emory, artist. Either Or. "This Will Mean the End of Our Dreams for the: [BLACK PANTHERS]. DOUGLAS, Emory, artist. Either Or. "This Will Mean the End of Our Dreams for the Class War which America needs and the beginning of the Race War which America cannot endure..." San](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758443_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[BLACK PANTHERS]. Fred Hampton is a Black Panther . . . Assassinated Dec. 4, 1969. Chicago, IL:: [BLACK PANTHERS]. Fred Hampton is a Black Panther . . . Assassinated Dec. 4, 1969. Chicago, IL: Black Panther Party, ca 1971. 18 x 25 in. poster (small scattered punctures/holes in paper with the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758444_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. Pamphlets related to Huey Newton, Bobby Seale, and the Black Panther Party.: [AFRICAN AMERICANA]. Pamphlets related to Huey Newton, Bobby Seale, and the Black Panther Party. Essay from the Minister of Defense Huey Newton. 8vo (5 3/4 x 9 in.) Staple-bound original illustrated](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758445_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[BLACK PANTHER PARTY]. Newspapers, press photos, and original flyers related to protests and: [BLACK PANTHER PARTY]. Newspapers, press photos, and original flyers related to protests and programs involving the Black Panther Party and its members. Detroit is a Labor/Black Town / Fight Klan](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758446_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. A group of 6 documents associated with organizing and advocacy, comprising:: [AFRICAN AMERICANA]. A group of 6 documents associated with organizing and advocacy, comprising: Attention Negro Citizens! Let's Finish the Job! [Kansas City, MO?]: [Democratic Campaign Committee],](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[AFRICAN AMERICANA - SPORTS]. Black Vs. White / Taylor Vs. McDuffee. Newark, NJ: Whitehead & Hoag: [AFRICAN AMERICANA - SPORTS]. Black Vs. White / Taylor Vs. McDuffee. Newark, NJ: Whitehead & Hoag Co., 1898. Pinback promoting a bicycle race in Cambridge, MA, between Major Taylor and Eddie](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758448_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[AFRICAN AMERICANA - SPORTS]. A group of 22 pinbacks related to African American boxers, football: [AFRICAN AMERICANA - SPORTS]. A group of 22 pinbacks related to African American boxers, football players, jockeys, and baseball players incl. Joe LOUIS, Muhammad ALI, Ezzard CHARLES, Joe WALCOTT,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758449_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[AFRICAN AMERICANA -- MUSIC]. A group of 6 pinbacks promoting musicians and musical groups incl.: [AFRICAN AMERICANA -- MUSIC]. A group of 6 pinbacks promoting musicians and musical groups incl. James BROWN. 6 pinback buttons, approx. 4 in. diameter and smaller, including: 2 promoting James Brown](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758450_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[SEGREGATION]. Notice! Stop Help Save the Youth of America. Don't Buy Negro Records. New Orleans,: [SEGREGATION]. Notice! Stop Help Save the Youth of America. Don't Buy Negro Records. New Orleans, LA: Citizens' Council of Greater New Orleans, n.d., [ca 1960s]. 8 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. printed handbill](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758451_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[AFRICAN AMERICANA - MUSIC]. A group of 5 posters promoting blues acts and festivals, incl. Ann: [AFRICAN AMERICANA - MUSIC]. A group of 5 posters promoting blues acts and festivals, incl. Ann Arbor 1970 Blues Festival. Aug. 7-9 Ann Arbor 1970 Blues Festival. Ann Arbor, MI: Seri-Graphics,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758452_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[MUSIC]. NEWMAN, Earl, artist. Monterey Jazz Festival. September 1969.: [MUSIC]. NEWMAN, Earl, artist. Monterey Jazz Festival. September 1969. 35 x 23 in. blacklight poster (light toning to margins, some creasing to edges and corners). Dates listed September 19, 20,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758453_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[MUSIC]. NEWMAN, Earl, artist. Monterey Jazz Festival. 1965. [With:] Montreal International Jazz: [MUSIC]. NEWMAN, Earl, artist. Monterey Jazz Festival. 1965. [With:] Montreal International Jazz Festival. 1983. 35 x 22 1/2 in. poster (light toning, creasing and tape repairs to edges and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758454_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[MUSIC]. DAHLGREN, Dick, artist. Easter Kaleidoscope Special Canned Heat Evergreen Blue Shoes the: [MUSIC]. DAHLGREN, Dick, artist. Easter Kaleidoscope Special Canned Heat Evergreen Blue Shoes the Travel Agency. Los Angeles: Kaleidoscope, 1968. Circular poster featuring a psychedelic design,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758455_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
Recommended Items
![[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Press photograph of Coretta Scott King at the funeral of: [KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Press photograph of Coretta Scott King at the funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr. Atlanta, GA, 9 April 1968. 10 x 7 in. silver gelatin photograph (light edge](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758434_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Press photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deep in: [KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Press photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deep in discussion with Coretta Scott King and his parents, Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta King. 10 May 196](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758430_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. A group of 3 press photographs documenting Dr. King's: [KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. A group of 3 press photographs documenting Dr. King's funeral, incl. Coretta Scott King and her four children viewing the body of the slain civil rights leader.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758433_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Press photograph of Dr. King being attacked at the Hotel: [KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. Press photograph of Dr. King being attacked at the Hotel Albert in Selma, AL. 18 January 1965. 11 x 14 in. silver gelatin photograph (some creasing throughout,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758431_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
![[AFRICAN AMERICANA - VIETNAM]. Free Thousands Jailed in Black Communities. Free Draft Resisters, War: [AFRICAN AMERICANA - VIETNAM]. Free Thousands Jailed in Black Communities. Free Draft Resisters, War Resisters. Stop the Madness Now! New York, NY: Fifth Ave. Peace Parade Committee, 1968. 28 x 22 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/329785/177758395_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715625218)
Related Searches
TOP