PAUL ROBESON

(1898- 1976). American singer, actor, civil rights activist and football hero. He was a graduate of Columbia University Law School, admitted to the New York Bar and practiced law for a short time in New York.

Photograph SIGNED, bust length, sepia toned, post card size, docketed 1933.

Robeson is shown in bust length close up. With black ink, he signs in full, "Paul Robeson." Docketed on verso, "5th October 1933." A fine image of one of America's most important multi-talented stars of both stage and screen. Robeson took a strong stand on black civil rights but was also suspected of being a Communist. The latter hurt his reputation in the 1950's. Condition: Fine image; on verso slight ink stains on lower portion.

Item #4618

Price: $560.00