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The Wright Brothers (Signed First Edition)
by David McCullough
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Like New
- ISBN 10
- 1476728747
- ISBN 13
- 9781476728742
- Seller
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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Simon & Schuster, 2015-05-04. Hardcover. Like New. 6x1x9. Collectible first edition, first printing of multi award winning author David McCullough's The Wright Brothers. Per Simon & Schuster's practice of designating first editions, a first edition statement and full number line starting at 1 appears on the copyright page. Signed in blue ink on title page by David McCullough. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Now deceased, McCullough's signed copies will become increasingly difficult to find. McCullough received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in December 2006, two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards and nearly countless other awards and honorary degrees during his distinguished career as a brilliant historian. Includes dust jacket in archival Brodart sleeve. 320 numbered pages. 9 1/2" x 6 1/2". Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Dust jacket flawless. An extraordinarily beautiful, bright copy. Packed with utmost care. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
Extended Description and Notes
Simon & Schuster, 2015-05-04. Hardcover. Like New. 6x1x9. Collectible first edition, first printing of multi award winning author David McCullough's The Wright Brothers. Per Simon & Schuster's practice of designating first editions, a first edition statement and full number line starting at 1 appears on the copyright page. Signed in blue ink on title page by David McCullough. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Now deceased, McCullough's signed copies will become increasingly difficult to find. McCullough received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in December 2006, two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards and nearly countless other awards and honorary degrees during his distinguished career as a brilliant historian. Includes dust jacket in archival Brodart sleeve. 320 numbered pages. 9 1/2" x 6 1/2". Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Dust jacket flawless. An extraordinarily beautiful, bright copy. Packed with utmost care. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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- Bookseller
- Midnight Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 377195
- Title
- The Wright Brothers (Signed First Edition)
- Author
- David McCullough
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New Like New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1476728747
- ISBN 13
- 9781476728742
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2015-05-04
- Size
- 6x1x9
- X weight
- 25 oz
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Midnight Books
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Frederick, Maryland
About Midnight Books
Midnight Books specializes in hard-to-find books in high demand by collectors. This includes (but is not limited to) vintage and antiquarian titles, signed first editions and scarce ephemera. All books offered come with an unconditional, lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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- Number Line
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- New
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- Jacket
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- Copyright page
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- Brodart
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