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Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended
by Matlock, Jack F. Jr
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0679463232
- ISBN 13
- 9780679463238
- Seller
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About This Item
Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Random House Inc, 2004. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Details how Reagan privately pursued improved U.S.-U.S.S.R. relations even while rebuilding the military, and how the Soviet leader took risky political steps that gradually led to a form of trust between the two countries. Stated first edition. First printing with correct full number line sequence. The book itself is in near-perfect condition with no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Not an ex-library copy. Spine is tight and crisp. Corners are square, and the boards are clean, flat and true with minimal wear. Dust jacket is not price-clipped ($27.95) and likewise shows minimal wear/scuffing, just some bumping along the spine extremes and the corners. This collectible, fine/near fine, first edition/first printing copy is protected with an archival mylar dust jacket cover. Satisfaction guaranteed!
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- rarefirstscom
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- 000595
- Title
- Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended
- Author
- Matlock, Jack F. Jr
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0679463232
- ISBN 13
- 9780679463238
- Publisher
- Random House Inc
- Place of Publication
- Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 2004
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
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- First Edition
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