Rare, original, political poster, MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL FUND, designed by the English political cartoonist, activist and journalist Ken Sprague, 1969.

The striking image of an outstretched hand defying the blade of a rifle mounted bayonet, is accompanied by a declaration of the Fund's core objectives:

To give moral or material support to non-violent movements for civil rights in any part of the world. To assist or initiate specific projects designed to further good relations between all races in Great Britain. To aid persons or communities who are victims of racial discrimination or intolerance. Please send donations to the Martin Luther King Memorial Fund, 2 Amen Court, London E.C.4. Patrons include the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Moderator of the church of Scotland, the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, the Moderator of the Free Church Federal Council, the Chief Rabbi, Professor A. J. Ayer, Lord Butler of Saffron Walden, Sir Learie Constantine, the Right Honourable Jo Grimond, M.P., the earl of Longford, the Right Honourable Philip Noel-Baker, M.P., Chairman: Canon L. John Collins.

Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King was murdered in 1968. The Martin Luther Memorial Fund was founded in the UK in 1969.

This outstanding poster was recognised by the British Poster Design Awards in 1969.

From the archive of the printer, G&B Arts. A higher resolution image is available for viewing on request.