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Profiles in Courage. Decisive Moments in the Lives of Celebrated Americans by Kennedy, Senator John F

by Kennedy, Senator John F

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Profiles in Courage. Decisive Moments in the Lives of Celebrated Americans

by Kennedy, Senator John F

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Harper & Brothers. Collectible - Good. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1956. First edition. 8vo Hardcover. 266pp. B/W plates. Good book and jacket. Owner's name on front free endpage. Some pen and pencil marginalia. Several pages dogeared. Dust jacket chipped with a small tear on the front and back cover. Blue boards with black spine and gilt lettering. In protective mylar cover. In polypropylene bag. From the collection of Charles Edward Roberts, owner and founder of Wonder Book & Video. With his signature on his personalized bookplate on front pastedown. (united states, politics and government, john f. kennedy, american statesmen, courage) Inquire if you need further information.
  • Bookseller Wonder Book US (US)
  • Book Condition Used - Collectible - Good
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Harper & Brothers

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Profiles in Courage : Decisive moments in the Lives of Celbrated Americans : Senator John F. Kennedy [US President, Manifesto, Politics, USA History, Government, Biography, 1956 edition ~ Gift Quality]

by Senator John F. Kennedy / Foreword By Allan Nevins

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Clean and Unmarked Text: Harper and Brothers publishers, 1955 / 1956 First Edition, Later Printing Very good vintage, clean condition. In Replica, reprint of the original first ed DJ, $3.50 price shown. Typical used books with some wear to edges, scuffs, light soil, bumps, the sort of thing you'd expect from a book that was read a few times then stored. Photo section near centerfold. 266 pages, indexed. Quality Hardback : hard cover in very good condition, as normal for age of book; in REPLICA first edition, reprinted first state dust cover. DJ is Mylar protected and presents well, to give as a gift. Lovely copy of this early printing. Pages are warmed toned from age. No previous owner marks. Ideal for vintage gift or presentation copy. Excellent reading on JFK. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand for yourself. Overall a lovely copy. ~ We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our… Read More
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Profiles in Courage : Decisive moments in the Lives of Celbrated Americans : Senator John F. Kennedy [US President, Manifesto, Politics, USA History, Government, biography]

by Senator John F. Kennedy / Foreword By Allan Nevins

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Clean and Unmarked Text: Harper and Brothers publishers, 1955 / 1956 First Edition, Later Printing (Early reprint) Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in very good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; in Mylar protected Dust Jacket in fair to good condition, has edge and spine chipping, slight color mellowing Overall wonderfully nice copy of this early printing. Pages are warmed toned from age. No previous owner marks. Ideal for gift for presentation copy. Excellent reading on JFK. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand for yourself, or would make a GREAT GIFT for the fan / reader in your life. ---- About this book: Profiles in Courage is a 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning volume of short biographies describing acts of bravery and integrity by eight United States Senators throughout the Senate's history. The book profiles senators who crossed party lines and/or defied the opinion of their constituents to do what they felt was right and suffered severe criticism and… Read More
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profiles in Courage : Decisive moments in the Lives of Celbrated Americans : Senator John F. Kennedy [US President, Manifesto, Politics, USA History, Government, Biography, I-F Sept 1956 Early Printing of First edition~ Gift Quality]

by Senator John F. Kennedy / Foreword By Allan Nevins

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Clean and Unmarked Text: Harper and Brothers publishers, 1955 / 1956 First Edition, Later Printing (Early Reprint, Letters I-F, Sept 1956) Nice book. Firmly desirable copy. With Photo section near centerfold. 266 pages, indexed. In original dust jacket. Quality Hardback : hard cover in very good condition, there is a quarter sized scuff on the front cover, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; in Mylar protected Dust Jacket good to good minus condition, has some wear on spine and edges, some scuffs and heavy chipping on the top edge. DJ is Mylar protected and presents well enough to give as a gift. The DJ is priceclipped. Lovely copy of this early printing, with some small defects. Pages are warmed toned from age. No previous owner marks. Ideal for vintage gift or presentation copy. Excellent reading on JFK. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand for yourself. ---- About this book: Profiles in Courage is a 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning volume of short biographies describing acts… Read More
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profiles in Courage : Decisive moments in the Lives of Celbrated Americans : Senator John F. Kennedy [US President, Manifesto, Politics, USA History, Government, Biography, I-F Sept 1956 Early Printing of First edition~ Gift Quality]

by Senator John F. Kennedy / Foreword By Allan Nevins

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Clean and Unmarked Text: Harper and Brothers publishers, 1955 / 1956 First Edition, Later Printing (Early Reprint, Letters I-F, Sept 1956) Nice book. Firmly desirable copy. With Photo section near centerfold. 266 pages, indexed. In original dust jacket. Quality Hardback : hard cover in very good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; in Mylar protected Dust Jacket nice condition, has some minor edge, spine, wear and chipping. DJ is very nice for age, it is priceclipped, Overall wonderfully nice copy of this early printing. Pages are warmed toned from age. No previous owner marks. Ideal for gift for presentation copy. Excellent reading on JFK. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand for yourself, or would make a GREAT GIFT for the fan or reader in your life. ---- About this book: Profiles in Courage is a 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning volume of short biographies describing acts of bravery and integrity by eight United States Senators throughout the Senate's history. The… Read More
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$375.00
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profiles in Courage : Decisive moments in the Lives of Celbrated Americans : Senator John F. Kennedy [US President, Manifesto, Politics, USA History, Government, Biography, I-F Sept 1956 Early Printing of First edition~ Gift Quality]

by Senator John F. Kennedy / Foreword By Allan Nevins

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Clean and Unmarked Text: Harper and Brothers publishers, 1955 / 1956 First Edition, Later Printing (Early Reprint, Letters I-F, Sept 1956) Nice book. Firmly desirable copy. With Photo section near centerfold. 266 pages, indexed. In original dust jacket. Quality Hardback : hard cover in very good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; in Mylar protected Dust Jacket nice condition, has some minor edge, spine, wear and chipping. DJ is very nice for age, it is priceclipped, Overall wonderfully nice copy of this early printing. Pages are warmed toned from age. No previous owner marks. Ideal for gift for presentation copy. Excellent reading on JFK. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand for yourself, or would make a GREAT GIFT for the fan or reader in your life. ---- About this book: Profiles in Courage is a 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning volume of short biographies describing acts of bravery and integrity by eight United States Senators throughout the Senate's history. The… Read More
Item Price
$395.00