Secaucus, New Jersey:: Lyle Stuart Inc., 1982. A square, tight copy. Inner hinges are perfect. The Dust Jacket is bright and shiny, with only a little rubbing. No chips. No tears. No creases. Not price clipped (15.00). No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with 16 pages of photographs. This is a history of Jersey City politics and politicians, written by a former mayor (and briefly, a professional basketball player for the New York Knicks). INSCRIBED by the AUTHOR (to no one in particular): "With my compliments and warmest personal regards (signed) Tommy Smith (former mayor of Jersey City)." Bound in the original maroon boards, with finger-soiled oatmeal-color cloth spine. From the Dust Jacket: "Here, viewed by a man who was elected as a reform candidate, is the chronicle of his predecessors: H. Otto Wittpen, the failed reformers; Mark Fagan, the maverick immortalized by Lincoln Steffens, beaten by the quintessential boss of all time, Frank Hague, the tyrant; Kenny, the maneuvering boss; and all the others who were on the inside, sneering at their enemies -- who usually happened to be the voters.". Signed by the Author.. Second printing.. Hard Cover. Very Good condition./Very Good+ dust jacket.. Illus. by Peter davis jacket design.. 8vo. 307pp..

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Bookseller: About Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005808
Title: The Powerticians (signed)
Author: Smith, Thomas F. X
Illustrator: Peter davis jacket design.
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good condition.
Jacket Condition: Very Good+ dust jacket.
Edition: Second printing.
ISBN 10: 0818403284
ISBN 13: 9780818403286
Publisher: Lyle Stuart Inc.
Place of Publication: Secaucus, New Jersey:
Date Published: 1982
Keywords: New Jersey Politics. Jersey City government.
Bookseller catalogs: New Jersey History; Basketball;
Size: 8vo. 307pp.

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