A Treasury of White House Tales
by Webb Garrison
ISBN: 155853024X
ISBN-13: 9781558530249
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
Published date: 1989
Size: 6.5 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1.15 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Relates numerous stories about all of the presidents from George Washington to George Bush, revealing humorous and unusual aspects of their lives, their families, and their accomplishments as president.
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A Treasury of White House Tales
Webb B. Garrison
Rutledge Hill Pr. Used - Very Good. Ex-Library Book. Published: 1989. Media: Hardcover. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Good to Very Good condition. Good, tight readable copy with typical reading wear. Ex-library book with typical library markings and attachments. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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A Treasury of White House Tales
Webb B. Garrison
Rutledge Hill Pr. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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A Treasury of White House Tales
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Rutledge Hill Pr. Used - Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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A Treasury of White House Tales
Garrison, Webb B
Rutledge Hill Pr, 1989-05. Hardback.. Very good condition./Very good dust jacket.. * * * Selling books of merit since 1988. * * * Prompt, Professional Service. Satisfaction Guaranteed. * * * ( more information) Offered by Harvest Book Co (United States)
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A Treasury of White House Tales
Garrison, Webb
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.: Rutledge Hill Pr, 1989 3RD PRINTING. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. ( more information) Offered by Stephen Chapman, Bookseller (United States)
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A TREASURY OF WHITE HOUSE TALES
Garrison , Webb
Rutledge Hill; Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. Hardcover; 2nd Printing. 155853024X . A very nice ex-lib copy with expected markings. ; Offers fifty-seven little-known stories about presidents from George Washington to Bill Clinton. A fascinating look at the world's most powerful men. Illustrated and indexed. ; Ex-Lib; Photographs; 8vo; 254/index pages . ( more information) Offered by IndyBook Lady (United States)
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A Treasury of White House Tales (The American Tales Ser.)
Garrison, Webb
Nashville, TN, U.S.A.: Rutledge Hill Press, 1990 POWDER BLUE SPINE. 254 PAGES. SOME PHOTOS. BOOK IS CLEAN AND SECURE. LIGHT RUBBING AT TOP EDGE OF JACKET.. SECOND PRINT. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. BIOGRAPHY. ( more information) Offered by Jacque Mongelli (United States)
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A TREASURY OF WHITE HOUSE TALES
Garrison, Webb
Nashville, TN, U.S.A.: Rutledge Hill Press, 1989. FIRST PRINTING. NEAR VERY GOOD WITH A JACKET THAT HAS SOME CHIPPING ALONG THE SPINE ENDS ELSE GOOD. PRESIDENTS UNITED STATES SPOUSES WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON D C BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY HEADS STATE WOMEN 1-55853-024-X. ( more information) Offered by BOOKS OF YESTERYEAR (United States)
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A Treasury of White House Tales
Garrison, Webb
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.: Rutledge Hill Pr, 1989 The dust jacket shows some light shelf wear.The book is clean , tight and square. Inside and out.. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Vg+. 8vo. ( more information) Offered by King Bee Books (United States)
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