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Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1978. Limited Signed Edition. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition, SIGNED by AUTHOR John Kenneth Galbraith in Fine condition, only some minor scrapes separating the condition from As New; With customary clarity, eloquence, and humor, Galbraith cuts to the heart of what economic security means (and doesn't mean) in world of the late 20th century and exposes the hazards of individual and societal complacence about economic inequity. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xx], 384, [4] pages; Signed by Author .

Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. As New. 1978. Limited Signed Edition. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition, SIGNED by author John Kenneth Galbraith in As New condition; With customary clarity, eloquence, and humor, Galbraith cuts to the heart of what economic security means (and doesn't mean) in world of the late 20th century and exposes the hazards of individual and societal complacence about economic inequity. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, raised bands, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability; 8vo; Signed by Author .

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. As New. 1978. Limited Signed Edition. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition, SIGNED by AUTHOR John Kenneth Galbraith in As New condition, a stunning collectible; With customary clarity, eloquence, and humor, Galbraith cuts to the heart of what economic security means (and doesn't mean) in world of the late 20th century and exposes the hazards of individual and societal complacence about economic inequity. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xx], 384, [4] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Houghton Mifflin. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0395572282 . A very attractive first edition, first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. This copy has been SIGNED and dated by AUTHOR John Kenneth Galbraith on the title page; Galbraith's keen and striking appraisal of America's late 20th century, far from happy state of affairs. A once strong and aspiring nation has lapsed into a self-serving economic and social stasis. A critical assessment of where America was going and not going and its consequences by one the sparpest and most original minds in his time; Small 8vo; Signed by Author .

Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. As New. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special first edition preceding the trade edition, SIGNED by the author, John Kenneth Galbraith. A wonderful scarce book in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; As one of the most renowned and reputable economists, John Kenneth Galbraith illustrates how economics and political systems cultivate their own version of the truth and observes that the gap between myth and reality has never been wider. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, raised bands, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability; 8vo; Signed by Author .