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Topeka: Kansas Teachers Association, 1963. 212 pages. Inscribed on the title page to KTSA. Laid in is a copy of a letter from the author to Rolla Clymer, then editor of the Eldorado Times. A typed letter signed by Clymer is also laid in, as well as a copy of an editorial he wrote about the book that was scheduled to appear in the paper on April 30, 1964. Volume shows very slight spine lean. Cloth covers are just a little rubbed. Volume is otherwise tight and very clean.. Inscribed and Signed. First Edition. Cloth - Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket.

Topeka: Kansas Teachers Association, 1963. 212 pages. Inscribed on the title page "To Mr. [Alf] Landon..." and signed by the author. From the estate of Alfred Mossman Landon. Covers are a little soiled. Volume is otherwise tight and intact. . Inscribed and Signed. First Edition. Cloth - Hard Cover. Good+/No Dust Jacket.

Syracuse, NY: Frank Norton Decker, 1958. First Edition . Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 199 pages. Blue paper wraps. Signed by the author at the end of the book, and inscribed by the author on the front end page to Alf Landon. Bookplate of the author on the front end page. From the library of Alf Landon.

Syracuse 6, NY: Self Published, 1961. First Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 47 pages, softbound. Presentation copy inscribed by the author to Alf Landon. Faint vertical crease is seen in front covers.

Los Angeles, CA: Sterling Press Copyright is 1955. Inscribed "To my Good Friend - / Alf M. Landon..." and dated June 25-1956. From the estate of Alfred Mossman Landon. Dust jacket remains bright and clean, though with a couple of slight nicks. Jacket is now in a clear Brodart protective sleeve.. Inscribed and Signed. First Edition. Cloth - Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.

Berkeley: N/P, 1924. 27 Pages. One of fifty copies reprinted from "The Spanish Southwest." Numerous partial and full page facsimiles of title pages. Bibliographic notes in English. Bound in red cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Spine and top of covers are slightly faded. From the estate of Alfred Mossman Landon, with his later book plate on front end page.. Reprint. Cloth - Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. sm folio.

N/P: N/P. First Edition . Cloth - Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good+. 359 pages. No date of publication, though circa 1987.

Lincoln: University of Nebraska Copyright is 1966. 607 pages. Inscription on half title page reads in full: "To my friend ___ _______ / with best wishes / Alf M Landon." There is a non-author inscription on the blank front free end leaf. Volume is otherwise Fine. Price clipped dust jacket is a little faded over spine and shows some very light wear along upper edges. There is a one inch closed, but ragged, tear from the lower edge over top cover. Jacket remains bright and clean, and is now in a clear Brodart protective sleeve. . Inscribed and Signed By the Subject. First Edition. Cloth - Hardcover. Very Good/Good.

N/P: N/P, 1928. First Edition, Thus . Cloth - Hard Cover. Very Good. 12mo. Although reported by Graff as being first published in 1928, there is indication that the author printed a few copies in 1920 after completing his writing. 178 pages. Top edge gilded. All first printing points (Graff 2720). Dark green cloth covers, with gilt lettering and ruled lines. Frontispiece between ii and iii. Includes excerpt from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat on pages 174-177. From the library of former Kansas governor and 1936 presidential candidate, Alf Landon, with his later book plate on blank front end page. Light rubbing on spine, partially affecting gilt lines at foot and head. Very light rubbing on cloth at spine ends and corners. Plate following page 174 is detached, though in place along with its tissue guard. Volume remains otherwise tight and very clean. Nice example of this rare first edition, containing material on an overland trip to California and eventual return by way of Panama, the… Read More

New York: Random House Copyright is 1937. Limited edition of 150 copies, this one being presented to (and from the library of) Alfred M Landon. 160 pages. Volume shows a little spine lean, though is otherwise Fine.. First Edition. Cloth - Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket.

N/P: Professional & Technical Press, 1936. Cloth - Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 282 pages. Authors inscription to Alf Landon reads in full: "To Governor and Mrs Alfred M. Landon / with the hope of a humble Phi Gamma / Delta that they will take this book with / them to the White House / Edward W. Allen." Later Landon book plate, with image of the "Topeka White House" and Landon on horse back in front. Corners lightly bumped. Spine covers are just a little darkened. Light smudge on spine and bottom cover. Volume remains tight and is otherwise clean.

Shenandoah, IA: World Publishing Co.. First Edition . Cloth - Hard Cover. Very Good+/Good. 8vo. Copyright is 1967. 137 pages, plus index. Author's inscription on blank front free end page to Alf Landon reads in full "For / Hon. Alfred M. Landon / a distinguished / American / Sincerely / Otha D. Wearin." Volume shows a little rubbing along bottom edge of cloth covers and slight wear at foot of spine and corners. Volume is otherwise tight, bright, and clean, and inscription remains bold and clear. DJ shows chips and small tears along edges, though lettering and image remain good. DJ is now protected in a Brodart Mylar sleeve.

Approximately eight pages, typed, though several are cut and pasted to make four sheets; Typed draft, with many hand written corrections, for 12/11/35 "Today" syndicated column boxhead titled "Visit to Governor Landon. A Direct, Able Man. You Would Like Him. Presenting Nancy Jo." ; Draft was typed and corrected in the offices of The Topeka State Journal, and there is included an eight by ten photograph of Brisbane at the typewriter; Also included is a newspaper clipping of the published column, as well as file photo copies of all the above; General light wear, though overall clear and intact; Although addressing politics of the day and introducing the Landons to America in preparation for his 1936 presidential bid, there is also much about the very outgoing and sociable three year old Nancy Jo (Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker), whom Brisbane states "She may be the first woman President.". Unbound. Good. Manuscript.

Topeka, 1936. No Binding. Fair/No Jacket. Scrapbook leaf with TLS by Governor Alf M. Landon and TLS by Robert M. Owthwaite (president of the Topeka Chamber of Commerce); Letters are glue to leaf, along with several small newspaper clippings, and both show small edge tears not affecting type or signatures; Landon letter reads: "...Dear Art: Your note of November 4th which I just found in the accumulated mail touches me very deeply. I have received many beautiful letters from all over the country, but none more so than yours. It is one that I shall always keep. Thank you for your gracious and happy expressions. / I have had a experience that comes to few men and the net of it is all to the good. One of the net gains from the last four years has been our better acquaintance and I hope it will not be interrupted. / With kindest personal regards, I am Your friend, Alf M Landon / Governor."; The Owthwaite letter reads: "Mr. A. J. Carruth, Jr... My dear Sir: / I should like to have you… Read More