Sutton Button by Sutton Percy (1 results)
Published by [New York 1970
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
US$ 75.00
US$ 5.50 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketUnbound. Condition: Near Fine. Pin-back button measuring 1¼" in diameter. Hint of rubbing, else fine. Button produced in support of Percy E. Sutton, who served in the New York State Assembly (1965-1966). He became the highest ranking African-American elected official in New York City after being elected Manhattan Borough preside…nt (1966-1977) and ran for mayor in 1977. Previously he was active in the Civil Right Movement as a Freedom Rider and lawyer to Malcolm X and his wife.
