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The Best and the Brightest: A 1972 and a 2001 Signed Editions!: Two signed editions!
by Halberstam, David J
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- 2 Signed Editions/Yes for both
- Seller
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Swampscott, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Halberstam, David J. (April 10, 1934 – April 23, 2007). The Best and the Brightest. New York: Random House (1972). Later printing. Blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. 688 pages. Bibliography. Index. Inscribed by the author in 2001. Dust jacket has small chips and tears at edges. Contents clean and tight. Along with: The Best and the Brightest (2001) first Modern Library printing. signature by David Halberstam on the title page (2001) unread, pristine, collector condition. Washington and the Kennedy/Johnson era a brilliant, in-depth portraits of the men who came to power in the Kennedy administration: Robert McNamara, McGeorge Bundy, Dean Rusk, George Ball, William Westmoreland and Maxwell Taylor. As seen through the lens of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist of his time.1960s, US Foreign Policy, JFK, LBJ, Robert McNamera, McGeorge Bundy, Dean Rusk, William Westmoreland. Both editions signed at the same time. A rare combination set both in Fine condition.
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- Bookseller
- Calix Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- biblio63
- Title
- The Best and the Brightest: A 1972 and a 2001 Signed Editions!
- Author
- Halberstam, David J
- Format/Binding
- 8 vo
- Book Condition
- Used - 2 Signed Editions
- Jacket Condition
- Yes for both
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2 Signed Editions of the Best and the Brightest.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- 2001 Modern Library; 1972 Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1972
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 4.00 lbs
- Keywords
- First Edition, Rare Books, Signed First Edition
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern First Editions Signed;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Calix Books
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Swampscott, Massachusetts
About Calix Books
Calix Books is an on-line bookstore offering a wide range of books and ephemera. We do have specialty areas, for example, early Americana as well as rare religious works dating back to the 13th century, including a selection of Books of Hours.
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