The White House Mess - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Buckley, Christopher
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0394549406
- ISBN 13
- 9780394549408
- Seller
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Summerville, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394549406 . A bright, attractive first edition/first printing, Near Fine, seemingly unread condition, trifle sunned at cloth edges, faint smudge to cover and flyleaf else fine; in Fine dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on front paste down; In The White House Mess, Christopher Buckley tells the story of the first family and their obsessive quest for perfection in the White House. The book follows the Clintons through their years in the White House, as they struggle to keep up with the demands of being one of the most powerful families in the world. The book is full of humor and insight into the inner workings of the White House, and is a must-read for anyone interested in politics or American history.; 8vo .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21354
- Title
- The White House Mess - 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Buckley, Christopher
- Format/Binding
- 1/4 Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0394549406
- ISBN 13
- 9780394549408
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1986
- Keywords
- First Edition/First Printing, Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Cons Betty Anderson
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