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Patterns Of Abuse
by Taylor, John H. [Richard Nixon] [William Safire]
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/fine
- ISBN 10
- 0800772083
- ISBN 13
- 9780800772086
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About This Item
New York: Wynwood Press, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. An inscribed copy of Patterns Of Abuse by John H. Taylor to Bill Safire, with laid-in note from President Richard Nixon praising the book.. Octavo, 383pp. Red hardcover, spine in black cloth with title in gilt. No additional printings noted on copyright page. In publisher's dust jacket, $18.95 on front flap,in fine condition. The author of this book, John H. Taylor, was the director of the Nixon Library and chief aide to former President Nixon. He inscribed the book to William Safire on the half title: "To Bill Safire - With respect and also appreciation for his wonderful - Though too seldom heeded - advice on language. RHR." Additional note from former President Richard Nixon on his personal stationery to Bill Safire, recommending this book to him. He finished the letter with a personal note: "He's not yet in your class but he's getting there!." William Safire (1929-2009) served as a speech writer for Richard Nixon during his 1960 and 1968 presidential campaigns. He joined Nixon Administration in 1968 as a speechwriter for President Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew.
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- The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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- Title
- Patterns Of Abuse
- Author
- Taylor, John H. [Richard Nixon] [William Safire]
- Illustrator
- An inscribed copy of Patterns Of Abuse by John H. Taylor to Bill Safire, with laid-in note from President Richard Nixon praising
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0800772083
- ISBN 13
- 9780800772086
- Publisher
- Wynwood Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- RN The Memoirs of Richard Nixon, Six Crises, The Real War Nixon, Leaders Nixon, Real Peace Nixon, 1999: Victory Without War, In The Arena: A Memoir of Victory, Defeat and Renewal, Seize the moment American's Challenge In a One-Superpower World, Beyon
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