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Adams, Henry History of the United States of America During the Administrations of Thomas Jefferson
Library of America 1986 0940450348 / 9780940450349 Sixth Printing Full-Leather Near Fine with no dust jacket
Beautifully produced copy of Henry Adams' first volume in his 9 volume "History of the United States" series. In full bonded leather covers; this work produced with lavishly decorated endpapers, bright gilt stained top edge, satin ribbon bookmark, and is printed on high-quality paper. First few pages very slightly crinkled; remainder of vol appears to be untouched. No slipcase present. This series has been highly praised as a 'neglected masterpiece' by Garry Wills; this volume examines Mr. Jefferson's two terms in office. Author was the great-grandson of President John Adams and grandson of President John Quincy Adams. ; Library of America; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1308 pages
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29.00 USD
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Angle, Paul M. (Editor) The Lincoln Reader
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.A. Rutgers University Press 1947 Book Club (BCE/BOMC) Hard Cover Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
A look at Lincoln's life in the form of letters, essays & biographical sketches by a host of authors, including Mr. Lincoln himself. In dandy shape, with numerous b&w photos. B-O-M-C flyer on book laid in. ; 50401; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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7.75 USD
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Bernstein, Carl; Woodward, Bob All the President's Men
New York, NY, U.S.A. Simon & Schuster 1974 067121781X / 9780671217815 Hardcover Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket
Extraordinarily sharp copy of the ultimate political scandal book, later made into a Rob't Redford/Dustin Hoffman movie of the same name. In very good shape, small tears at top of DJ spine; and in Brodart. Pages bright, bindings tight. Evidence of erasure to red front endpapers; frt. cover has dent at bottom. 2nd prtg. w/$8.95 DJ flap price unclipped and inked over.; 60345; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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14.00 USD
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Bowen, Catherine Drinker John Adams and the American Revolution
Boston Little, Brown & Co. 1950 Book Club Edition Hard Cover Good+ with no dust jacket
Detailed, extensive bio. Of U. S.' s second President in a nice solid copy. With maps of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts frt. And rear pastedown/end papers. In full green cloth, gilt lettering and designwork spine & cover. Small tears to cloth, head of spine; minor staining, covers. Interior clean and unmarked. BOMC flyer on this work laid in. ; 50624; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Canby, Courtlandt (editor) Lincoln and the Civil War A Profile and a History
New York George Braziller, Inc. 1960 Hardcover Very Good in Good dust jacket
Writings focusing on Abraham Lincoln by assorted people are brought together in this work edited by Canby. In full black cloth covers; volume is cocked and has concave spine; interior solid and tight and unmarked. DJ is chipped at edges; in removable mylar protector; has orig flap price unclipped. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall
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15.00 USD
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Cannon, Lou President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime
New York Simon & Schuster 067154294X / 9780671542948 BCE As New in As New dust jacket
Foremost biographer of President Reagan examines his presidency in detail. Impeccable copy, very light DJ cover scuffing; else solid, tight and bright. With lots of photos.; 60016
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Cannon, Lou Reagan
New York G. P. Putnam's Sons 1982 0399127569 / 9780399127564 First Edition Hard Cover Very Good in Very Good dust jacket Signed by Author
Lou Cannon is the definitive biographer of Ronald Reagan, who signed this copy both on title and on facing page along with presentation remarks dated July 22, 1983. With photocopied profile of author and this work from Time magazine laid in. Includes many b&w photos from Mr. Reagan's life. In clean, bright condition, in white half cloth and royal blue boards. Corners lightly bumped; sm smudge inside frt cover. Dust jacket w/original $18.95 price unclipped. In removable mylar protector. ; 41040; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 464 pages; Signed by Author
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65.00 USD
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Caro, Robert A. The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path to Power
New York Alfred A Knopf Inc 1982 0394499735 / 9780394499734 Hard Cover Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket
Sharp copy of landmark bio.of LBJ. 1st of 3 planned volumes; this covers the early life of the future President. In top shape, with 1" blemish front DJ cover; and publisher's rubber stamped remainder mark lower edge. Orig. $19.95 DJ flap price.; 60333; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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12.50 USD
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Caro, Robert A. The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path to Power (Vol. 1)
New York, NY, U.S.A. Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated 1982 0394499735 / 9780394499734 Second Printing Hard Cover Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
Caro's meticulous research and detail are legendary; this is the first of two volumes he has published on the life of President Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas (with a third one planned for the future). In black cloth with gilt lettering front and spine. Stated 2nd prtg. Presentation remarks inked to frt pastedown; otherwise interior clean, bright and unmarked. DJ undamaged but for price clip and in Brodart.; 41144; Octavo
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31.00 USD
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Chittenden, L. E. Lincoln and the Sleeping Sentinel The True Story
New York Harper & Brothers 1909 Hardcover Very Good with no dust jacket
Compact, appealing volume tells a small but revealing story about Mr Lincoln, who forgave a soldier who had been sentenced to be shot for sleeping when on sentinel duty. Published in stiff papers, and bearing 4 b&w photos on glossy paper, plus a frontispiece color portrait of Mr. Lincoln. Interior has a couple of minor pencil marks, otherwise is bright and clean. In grey-green covers w/cameo portrait on front. No dust jacket. ; 7-1/2" H x 4-3/4" W
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19.95 USD
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Donald, David Lincoln's Herndon
New York Knopf 1948 Hard Cover Very Good with no dust jacket
Lincoln's law partner and sometime mentor is profiled in this biography by famed Lincoln expert. In full blue cloth, spine faded; else solid & tight. W/prev owner's bookplate ffep. No DJ. ; 60109; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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6.00 USD
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Donald, David Herbert Lincoln
Simon & Schuster 1996 068482535x / 9780684825359 Soft Cover Very Good with no dust jacket
Acclaimed biography of Mr. Lincoln by one of his most respected biographers, in a good reading copy. Frt cover crease, interior clean & unmarked. Front free endpaper slightly crinkled; very slight cover corner curl. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 720 pages
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12.50 USD
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Donald, David Herbert Lincoln
New York, NY Simon and Schuster 1995 0684808463 / 9780684808468 Hard Cover Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket
Attractive copy of Donald's classic biography of USA's 16th President. The ideal biography of Mr. Lincoln, for those who desiring a compreshensive but very readable volume. 714 pages with photos and maps, plus extensive index and source notes. Clean & bright, unmarked interior. Dust wrapper has slightly scuffed exterior. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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16.00 USD
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Eisenhower, David Eisenhower at War, 1943-1945
New York, NY, U.S.A. Random House 1986 0394412370 / 9780394412375 First Edition; Second Printing Hard Cover Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Grandson of the great General offers in-depth biography, covering the key war years. Very nice copy, in Brodart-protected price clipped DJ. 977 pgs. With maps and photos throughout. First Ed. , 2nd Prtg. In black cloth with 5-star circular design embossed frt cover. ; 31518; 8vo 8" - 9" tall
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5.75 USD
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Hechler, Ken Working with Truman
Putnam Adult 1982 0399127623 / 9780399127625 Hardcover Very Good
Harry S. Truman's White House Research Director looks back at his time in the White House with the President. In good shape, in blue and grey boards; interior clean and unmarked. Dust jacket has minor back cover scuffing, priceclip flap. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 318 pages
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7.50 USD
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Hersh, Seymour M. The Dark Side of Camelot
Boston Boston: Little, Brown & Co. 1997 1997 0316359556 / 9780316359559 First Edition Hard Cover Fine in Very Good dust jacket
Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Author uncovers John F. Kennedy's secrets. In outstanding condition, stated first ed. w/full number line. Price unclipped DJ flap.; 50290; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall
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Horgan, Paul, Illustrated by Douglas Gorsline Citizen of New Salem
New York Farrar, Straus and Cudahy 1961 Book Club Edition Hardcover Near Fine in Good dust jacket Illustrated by Douglas Gorsline
Depiction of the early life of Abraham Lincoln, working (among other things) as a 'flatboatman' in New Salem, Illinois. In dandy shape, artwork on cover of a tree with gilt leaves, bright gilt lettering spine. Dotted w/illustrations throughout. DJ has sm tears; in removable mylar protector. ; LK41226; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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9.00 USD
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