Title: Rosa Parks: My Story – First Edition, First Printing Signed by Rosa Parks – PSA/DNA Certified

Description:
Offered here is a highly desirable first edition, first printing of Rosa Parks: My Story, co-authored by Rosa Parks and Jim Haskins and published in 1992 by Dial Books, a division of Penguin Books USA. This volume is confirmed as a first printing by the presence of the complete number line "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on the copyright page. The book has been boldly signed by Rosa Parks on the title page in black ink beneath the printed title, accompanied by the handwritten date “1/18/92” (the inscription date is in an unknown hand, as noted by PSA/DNA).

Historical Context:
Rosa Parks: My Story is the deeply personal account of Rosa Parks’ life, her pivotal role in sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott on December 1, 1955, and her lifelong commitment to civil rights. Parks recounts her upbringing, early influences, and the events that made her a symbol of courage and resistance. Released in 1992, this book offered an intimate look at her experiences during the Civil Rights Movement and helped reintroduce her legacy to younger generations at a critical moment in American cultural memory.

Authentication & Certification:
This signed book is accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA, Certification Number AG05786. PSA confirms the authenticity of Rosa Parks' signature and notes that the "1/18/92" inscription was written in an unknown hand. The book has been marked with PSA's proprietary DNA-invisible ink for tamper-proof verification.

Closing Appeal:
This signed first edition of Rosa Parks: My Story is a rare and powerful collectible, combining historical significance, literary importance, and exceptional provenance. As an autographed copy from the first printing, authenticated by PSA/DNA, it holds immense value for collectors of civil rights memorabilia, African American history, and American political legacy. A remarkable tribute to a woman whose quiet strength helped transform a nation.