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New York: Harcourt, Brace & Company. Near Fine. 1926. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in near fine condition. The boards are navy with gilt lettering on the spine. The interior is clean and free from marks, save an in memorial stamp on the front endpages. The slipcase is missing ; Handsome two volume set, with 105 illustrations from photographs, cartoons, sketches, maps, and letters. "A. Lincoln" stamped on front boards ; Photographs, cartoons; 8vo; 480, 482 pages .

Cambridge, Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine. 1919. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine first edition, the pages are cracked at the hinge and there is the slightest discoloration of the fabric of the hardback. The front flyleaf bears an ink signature from a previous owner "Dorothy Louise Minsch"; Drinkwater's first roaring success, this play premiered in England in 1918. The broadway version starred Frank McGlynn, an actor who is best known for his impersonations of the sixteenth president ; 8vo; 112 pages .

Chicago And Springfield, IL: H. W. Rokker, Publisher. Good. 1889. Hardcover. Good condition with a cocked spine, page edge and board soiling, fraying and rubbing to the corners, and the spine hinge is starting and there are some loose pages in the front in addition to some writing on the front pastedown; President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, and was buried in Springfield, Illinois. On July 12, 1865, his body was moved to Washington, D.C., and placed in a crypt in the Capitol. In 1876, the National Capital Repository was established and the remains of President Lincoln were placed in a sarcophagus there. In 1913, Congress authorized the construction of a national monument to commemorate the 16th president and his life. The Lincoln Monument was dedicated on April 12, 1922.; 8vo ; 458 pages .

New York: Oxford University Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 019505542x . First edition/first printing in about Fine condition in a Near Fine, slightly soiled dust-jacket. Sticker with previous owner's name on paste down; Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution tells the story of the president and his administration as they led the United States through a tumultuous period of civil war and Reconstruction. It is a narrative of great men and great events, of moral courage and physical endurance, of political genius and military genius. It is the story of a revolution, not only in America but throughout the world.; 8vo; 173 pages .

New York: Harcourt, Brace & Company. Near Fine. 1943. First Edition; Sixth Printing. Hardcover. A later edition in near fine condition. There are navy boards with gilt lettering on the spine. The clean interior is free from marks, save an in memorial stamp on the front endpages. Set is missing slipcase; Handsome four volume set, with 426 half-tones of photographs and 244 cuts of cartoons, letters, and documents ; Photographs, cartoons; 8vo; 660, 655, 673, 515 pages .

Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin / Seymour Lawrence. Very Good+ in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0395488826 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with rear hinge starting to separate in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. Signed by author Barry Hannah on the half title page; Barry Hannah weaves a delightful tale that is part novel and autobiography; 8vo; [i-viii], 150 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Oxford University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0195056760 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in an alike dust-jacket; This book tells the story of two friends, Benjamin Franklin and Charles Bache, who collaborated on a pamphlet in the early days of the American Republic that outlined a vision for a utopian, enlightened republic. The pamphlet was an important contribution to the establishment of the American Republic and laid the foundation for the founding of the United States.; 222 pages .

New York: Gallery Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0831740736 . A first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with some minor shelfwear in an alike dust-jacket; Ulysses S. Grant, one of the most successful generals in American history, is the subject of this book. Boothe, a military historian, has written a comprehensive biography of Grant, detailing his military career, his battles, and his successes. This book is a valuable resource for students, military buffs, and general readers.; Folio ; 80 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394461347 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition aged, few soil marks to cloth spine, previous owner's name to front flyleaf in Very Good+ dust-jacket; David Burner's biography of Herbert Hoover is the definitive account of the 31st president's life and times. As the president who presided over the Great Depression, Hoover is one of the most controversial figures in American history. Burner provides a balanced, comprehensive portrait of Hoover's public career, from his early involvement in public service to his two terms as president. He offers new insights into Hoover's character, his beliefs, and his policies, and provides a compelling story of one of the most important figures in American history.; 8vo; 433 pages .

Usa: Belford, Clarke & Company. Near Fine. 1889. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition three volume set in near fine condition. There is some obvious cracking and rubbing to the spines. The front pastedowns bear a library sticker and the first volume has a corner tear on the front paste down; William H. Herndon served as Abraham Lincoln's law partner in Illinois. "Based on Herndon's intimate, first-hand knowledge, this will always be the most authoritative single source for Lincoln's early period." These volumes contain not only Herndon's accounts, but charming accounts that he compiled from others who knew Lincoln well; Vol. 1/3/2024; B&W Illustrations; 8vo .

New York, London, Toronto, Sydney And Singapore: Simon & Schuster. Very Good+ in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743211936 . A Very Good+ first printing of the first edition with waterstaining to the rear pages and some wear from aging in a Near Fine dust-jacket that is mildly worn; Jimmy Carter's memoir of his childhood in rural Georgia is a beautiful and heartbreaking story of a boy growing into a man. Carter's descriptions of the natural beauty of the countryside, the close-knit family he grew up with, and the struggles and joys of small-town life are unforgettable.; 8vo; 284 pages .

New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679412166 . A bright, attractive first edition/first printing in Fine, seemingly unread condition, in alike 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) dated signature on front free-endpaper; Nigel Hamilton's book, JFK: Reckless Youth, tells the story of John F. Kennedy from his early years in Boston to his time as president of the United States. Hamilton takes a close look at Kennedy's relationships with his family, friends, and advisors, as well as his political career. He provides a detailed account of the events that led up to Kennedy's assassination, including his controversial decisions as president. JFK: Reckless Youth is an excellent resource for students interested in American history, politics, and the assassination of JFK.; 8vo .

New York: Scribner. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684195437 . A Very Good+ first edition/first printing with bumping to the corners and wear to the spine edges, also a previous owner's name inked and dated on the front pastedown and flyleaf, in a like dust-jacket with light soiling and general wear to the jacket; Jimmy Carter: A Comprehensive Biography traces the life of the 39th president of the United States from his childhood on the family farm in Plains, Georgia, to his years in the United States Senate and his election as president in 1976. The book covers Carter's controversial presidency, including his efforts to end the Vietnam War, his efforts to reduce the United States' energy consumption, and his response to the Iranian hostage crisis. The book also includes detailed analyses of Carter's policies and decisions, as well as interviews with key figures in Carter's life.; 8vo; 553 pages .

London: A. R. Mowbray & Co. Limited. Very Good+. 1905. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition, little rubbed, particularly around the spine; This book tells the story of the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1800-1900. It covers the lives and leadership of Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff, and George Q. Cannon.; 229 pages .

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060159812 . A first edition/first printing, upper tips a little bumped in a Near Fine dust-jacket; The unauthorized campaign biography. Author presents and humorously analyzes the true facts of the most underreported presidential election in history. The story of how the machine took a man who looked great in a uniform and turned him into the first American President; 8vo; 358 pages; FSA .

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine. 1921. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in near fine condition that has rubbing of fabric, discoloration of the pages and a cocked spine. Volume is signed by the author on the front free endpaper; Corinne Roosevelt is an author, poet, lecturer and orator in addition to being Theodore Roosevelt's sister. In this signed volume, she provides a fascinating take on the life this American President; Black and White Sketches; 8vo; 365 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Warner Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author Doro Bush Koch and father U. S. President George H. W. Bush on publisher's bookplate on half-title page; This is a personal tribute to Doro Bush Koch's father, U. S. President George H. W. Bush, who asked his daughter to write this biography. Koch contacted and interviewed childhood friends, college acquaintances, fellow WWII pilots, business associates, political allies and enemies, and her own family members to gather information integral in understanding the man and the Presidential figure. Historians will find great value in the countless anecdotes provided by Bush's daughter that fill in the gaps and allow the public to come to know the politician and the family man ; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0375414576 . First edition/first printing (corrected state without typo "failure of my life" in last sentence of acknowledgement section) in about Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minute traces of wear. 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; President William Jefferson Clinton's book is one of the most concretely detailed, most nuanced accounts of a presidency ever written illustrating the way the presidency actually works: the day-to-day bombardment of problems, personalities, conflicts, setbacks, and achievements; B&W Photographs; 8vo; [vi], 957, [1], xlii, [2] pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375414282 . A first edition/first printing with a little bumping to the corners, else in Fine condition, housed in a shelfworn Near Fine dust-jacket; Andrew Jackson was a powerful and influential American president who led the United States through some of its most turbulent times. Burstein explores Jackson's passionate and intense relationships with both his wife and his men, as well as his aggressive and sometimes violent behavior.; 8vo; 292 pages .

Lanham, MD: Madison Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. [1991]. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 081918053x . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in a Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; This book tells the story of Thomas Jefferson's journey from his childhood in the colonial Virginia to his years as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Jefferson is known for his contributions to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, but the Mapp, Jr. tells the story of Jefferson's personal journey as well. Jefferson is a passionate pilgrim, traveling to many of the places important to him in his life, including Monticello, the University of Virginia, and the home of President James Madison.; 8vo; 445 pages .