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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

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Zustand: Good. Student. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First thus. Pages clean and bright, no markings, light wear to edges. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Pages clean and bright, no markings, light wear to edges. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First thus. Pages clean and bright, no markings, light wear to edges. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. An anthology of science fiction stories & articles:- Contents: Serial - The Naked Sun (part one of three parts) by Isaac Asimov. Novelettes - Death March by Algis Budrys / Sound Decision by Randall Garrett & Robert Silverberg. Short Story - What They're Up Against by John Hunton.…

Leather bound. Zustand: Fine. Limited Edition. Miniature volume, 54pp, [1]. Green morocco, title in gilt on front panel with gilt illustration. All edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Book measures approximately 2.5 x 3 inches. Frontispiece portrait of Adams reproduced from an engraving by William Wellstood. Solid text block, very light shelf wear to covers. From a limited edition of 950 copies on 'Old Kentucky Linen' paper. A fine example. Limited edition miniature of The Wants Of Man, a poem, by the sixth U.S. President, John Quincy Adams. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: fine. First Trade Edition, First Printing. Small octavo, ix, 373pp. Paperback. Stated "First Mass Market Edition: November 1997" on copyright page with full number line. Solid text block, a fine example. Inscribed by the author on verso of front cover: "To Ambassador Edward J. Perkins / You are indeed a national treasure. We appreciate and value you. May God continue to Bless and Keep you!" Dr. Edward J. Perkins (1928-2020) served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, as well as Liberia, South Africa, and Australia throughout his 25-year foreign service career. In 1986 President Ronald Reagan appointed Perkins to serve as ambassador to South Africa in hopes of fending off a congressional override to his veto of economic sanctions against the country. It was a controversial decision amidst apartheid in South Africa, and many Black leaders urged Perkins to not take the role. Perkins accepted the position and served until 1989, one year before Nelson Mandela was released from prison. He was appointed U.N. Ambassador by George H.W. Bush in 1992, serving for one year. First edition of Journey to Justice by lawyer and civil rights activist Johnnie Cochran, inscribed to U.S. Ambassador Edward J. Perkins. (illustrator). Signed.…

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Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First Edition, Third Printing. Large octavo, xiv, 262pp. Red cloth, title in silver on spine. Stated "Third printing" on copyright page. Solid text block, light wear to edges. In the publisher's dust jacket, no price listed, toning to edges, light wear to corners, some shelf wear. Inscribed on the title page "22 December 1988 / To Colin and Alma with warmest regards! Dick Knott." Colin Powell (1937-2021) served as the United States Secretary of State during the George W. Bush administration, the first African American to hold the post. He also served as National Security Advisor to President Ronald Reagan (1987-1989) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989-1993. Powell was discussed as a possible Republican presidential contender in 1996 and 2000, but he declined to run both times. He passed away in 2021, survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Alma Powell. Inscribed to National Security Advisor Colin Powell, the first edition of The American Flying Boat by Captain Richard C. Knott, USN. (illustrator). Signed.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xiv, 656pp. Maroon cloth spine with gilt title. Clean boards, text. The first U.S. edition, stated on the copyright page, with a full number line. Light dust remnant along top edge of text block. In the publisher's dust jacket, $30.00 on the front flap, near fine, with a touch of shelf wear. Signed by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the title page. First U.S. edition of The Path to Power by Margaret Thatcher, signed on the title page. (illustrator). Signed.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xii, 260pp. Red hardcover with blue cloth spine, title stamped in gilt on spine. Stated "First Printing: June, 1993" on copyright page. Clean text, no marks or notations. Lower corners and spine heel lightly bumped. Contains 8 leaves of illustrations. In publisher's illustrated dust jacket, retail price $22.95 on front flap, spine ends and corners lightly bumped, faint shelf wear to panels. Authors' gift inscription on title page: "To Lil and Stan Musial - With fond memories of America's 4 greatest years! Our best wishes - Maxene Andrews +` Bill Gilbert 1993." Also includes a typed note signed by the author Bill Gilbert thanking Musial for giving him an autographed copy of James Michener's Pilgrimage, and in return, Gilbert is presenting Musial with this autographed copy of his new book with Maxene Andrews. Stan Musial (1920-2013) was a Major League baseball player, playing first base and outfield for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1941-1944 and 1946-1963. He is considered one of the most reliable hitters in baseball history, being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969. During his tenure with the Cardinals, he was named the league MVP three times and helped lead the team to three World Series pennants. In 2011, Musial was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He passed away in 2013. Inscribed by the authors to baseball legend Stan Musial, first edition of Over Here, Over There: The Andrews Sisters and the USO Stars in World War II by Maxene Andrews and Bill Gilbert. (illustrator). Signed.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, [10], 262pp. White hardcover, green cloth spine, title in gilt on spine. Stated "first edition" on copyright page with full number line. In publisher's fine dust jacket, retail price on front flap. Signed by Jean Kennedy Smith on title page. Jean Kennedy Smith was the youngest daughter of Joe and Rose Kennedy and the sister of President John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Ted Kennedy. She was the Ambassador to Ireland, where she was instrumental in the Northern Ireland peace process during the Clinton administration. She founded the organization, Very Special Arts, which allows people with disabilities to engage in the arts. She was the last sibling of President John F. Kennedy to die when she passed away in 2020. Signed first edition of The Nine of Us: Growing Up Kennedy by Jean Kennedy Smith. (illustrator). Signed. …

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 288pp. Red cloth, title in white on spine. Stated "First published 1985" on copyright page. Solid text block, light rubbing to corners and edges, slight bend to front cover, a near fine example. In publisher's dust jacket, some sunning to front cover and spine, a few small closed tears to spine, rubbing to edges, a bright example. Inscription on title page reads: "4 March 1987 / Ambassador + Mrs. Edward Perkins / May this book on John Dunn and his descendants shed further light on not only one of South Africa's most unique communities - The Dunns of Zululand - but on the beauty, tragedy and fascination that is South Africa - Warmest Wishes / Charles Ballard." Signed on frontispiece by "D A Dunn / Chairman / Dunn Descendants Association." The letter welcomes Ed and his wife to South Africa and invites them to visit the Dunn family. John Dunn (1834-1895) was a South African settler who represented both colonial and Zulu interests, eventually earning some influence over Zulu people before the Zulu War which forced him to side with the British. After the war, Dunn was granted land ownership between the colony and Zululand, where he raised his 117 children he had with his wife and 48 Zulu women. Daniel Dunn, a descendant of John Dunn, was elected Chairman of the Dunn Descendants Association in 1974. The family has land disputes with Zulus, who claim their historic land was taken from them under apartheid, while the Dunns claim to legally own the land. Dr. Edward J. Perkins (1928-2020) served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, as well as Liberia, South Africa, and Australia throughout his 25-year foreign service career. In 1986 President Ronald Reagan appointed Perkins to serve as ambassador to South Africa in hopes of fending off a congressional override to his veto of economic sanctions against the country. It was a controversial decision amidst apartheid in South Africa, and many Black leaders urged Perkins to not take the role. Perkins accepted the position and served until 1989, one year before Nelson Mandela was released from prison. He was appointed U.N. Ambassador by George H.W. Bush in 1992, serving for one year. First edition of John Dunn: The White Chief of Zululand, inscribed to U.S. Ambassador Ed Perkins, with a laid-in letter from Dan Dunn, Chairman of the Dunn Descendants Association. (illustrator). Signed. …

Paperback. Zustand: Near fine. First Edition. Octavo, 279pp, [8]. Illustrated softcover. Appears unread. Touch of shelf wear along bottom edge. Inscribed by General David Petraeus: "For Vanessa Davitt, with thanks for your great support of the men and women in uniform who have turned the ideas and concepts in this manual into action on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan - and have done so selflessly, courageously, and creatively! David H. Petraeus." General David Petraeus is a retired army general, who served as the head of U.S. Central Command and Commanding General, Multi-National-Force-Iraq. As Commanding General in Iraq, he oversaw the "troop surge," which arguably broke the ongoing counterinsurgency in the country, allowing for a reduction in troop strength in the country. After retiring from the army, he briefly served as the director of the CIA. First edition of the U.S. Army/Marine Counterinsurgency Field Manual, inscribed by General David Petraeus. (illustrator). Signed.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, [12], 256pp. Green hardcover, title in gilt on spine, author's replica signature on cover. Gray endpapers. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page with full number line beginning with "2." In the publisher's dust jacket, near fine, retail price on front flap. Inscribed by President Jimmy Carter on the front free endpaper: "With admiration and friendship to Wayne Smith, who exemplifies a living faith - Jimmy Carter 1-97." Wayne Smith (1932-2024) was a U.S. diplomat and expert on Latin American affairs, best known for his opposition to U.S. policy toward Cuba. When the United States broke off diplomatic relations with Cuba on January 3, 1961, Smith was one of the last to leave the embassy by ferry to Key West. He spent the remainder of his career in government and academia advocating for a return to diplomatic relations with Cuba. Serving in the U.S. Foreign Service for 25 years, including a position as the Chief of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana from 1979 to 1982, Smith became a prominent critic of the U.S. embargo on Cuba, arguing that it was counterproductive to both nations' interests. During the Carter Administration, Smith was Director of Cuban Affairs at the State Department and later appointed the Chief of Mission in Havana, serving from 1979-1982, before resigning due to policy disagreements with the Reagan administration. Signed first edition of Living Faith by President Jimmy Carter, inscribed to Foreign Service officer Wayne Smith, an outspoken critic of the U.S. Embargo on Cuba. (illustrator). Signed. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition / Later Printing. Small octavo, xi, 130pp. White hardcover, white cloth spine, title in silver on spine, author's name stamped on front panel. Stated "first edition," with an appropriate number line on the copyright page. In the publisher's first state dust jacket, $18.00 on front flap, light sunning to spine, a near fine example. Signed on the front free endpaper: "Best Wishes to Wayne Smith, my great friend - Jimmy Carter. 12/94." Wayne Smith (1932-2024) was a U.S. diplomat and expert on Latin American affairs, best known for his opposition to U.S. policy toward Cuba. When the United States broke off diplomatic relations with Cuba on January 3, 1961, Smith was one of the last to leave the embassy by ferry to Key West. He spent the remainder of his career in government and academia advocating for a return to diplomatic relations with Cuba. Serving in the U.S. Foreign Service for 25 years, including a position as the Chief of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana from 1979 to 1982, Smith became a prominent critic of the U.S. embargo on Cuba, arguing that it was counterproductive to both nations' interests. During the Carter Administration, Smith was Director of Cuban Affairs at the State Department and later appointed the Chief of Mission in Havana, serving from 1979-1982, before resigning due to policy disagreements with the Reagan administration. The first edition of Always a Reckoning by Jimmy Carter, inscribed to Foreign Service officer Wayne Smith, an outspoken critic of the U.S. Embargo on Cuba. (illustrator). Signed.…

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xv, [3], 333pp, [1]. Blue cloth, title stamped in gilt on the spine. The first printing, with no additional printings noted. Light rubbing to cloth, wear to tips of the boards. In the publisher's near fine dust jacket, $6.95 retail price on the front flap, light wear at the head of the spine, a near fine example. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "For Carl _, with the compliments of ___ and with all good wishes from J.J. "Jacko" Clark." Admiral J. J. "Jocko" Clark (1893-1971) was a United States Navy carrier officer, captain of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) during WWII, and Commander of the Seventh Fleet in the Korean War. Born in 1893 in the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, he was the first Native American to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. The first edition of Carrier Admiral, inscribed by Admiral J.J. "Jacko" Clark, USN. (illustrator). Signed.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, ix, 99pp. Tan hardcover, title in gilt on white spine. Full number line listed on copyright page. Solid text block, bumped corners, near fine. In the publisher's dust jacket, $16.95 retail price on front flap, chip to bottom corner of front panel, a near fine example. Inscribed by the author on the title page: "To Catherine --- and your last name / Thank you for your interest / Darryl Pinckney / 8 Oct 2014 / Best wishes.". Signed first edition of Blackballed: The Black Vote and US Democracy by Darryl Pinckney. (illustrator). Signed.…

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 241pp. Full red cloth, title in black on spine. Stated "First published 1982 as an Archon Book" on copyright page. Solid text block, faint foxing and dust remnants to top edge, a near fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, no price listed, light shelf wear, touch of chipping to corners and top edge of spine. A near fine example. Inscribed on the title page: "To Ambassador + Mrs. Leonard Woodcock / William F. Wu 10/11/82." Leonard Woodcock (1911-2001) was the President of the United Auto Workers, the Chief of the US Liaison Office to the People's Republic of China, and the first US Ambassador to China. Woodcock's skills in negotiation from his time with the UAW made him a favorable selection to President Carter, who was looking to renew relations with China in the post-Vietnam world. During the Carter administration, Woodcock led the negotiations responsible for establishing full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1979. He would continue this role through 1981, ultimately serving both the Carter and Reagan administrations. Inscribed to former US Ambassador to China Leonard Woodcock, the first edition of The Yellow Peril by William F. Wu. (illustrator). Signed.…

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First Edition, First Printing. Oblong octavo, 162pp. Red cloth, title in gilt on spine, Chinese characters in gilt on front cover. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page. Solid text block, faint foxing to top edge, a near fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, price-clipped, shelf wear, short closed tear to top corner. Signed on the half title: "To the Woodcocks - A memento of an eventful assignment in China - a particularly happy union for you in your new life together, and a reunion for me with things Chinese and exciting new vistas to explore. It's been a most eventful period and I've enjoyed being a part of it. Fondly, Lois --- Beijing May 1979." Also signed on the title page "With best wishes and fond memories to Sharon / Love Audrey T." Leonard Woodcock (1911-2001) was the President of the United Auto Workers, the Chief of the US Liaison Office to the People's Republic of China, and the first US Ambassador to China. Woodcock's skills in negotiation from his time with the UAW made him a favorable selection to President Carter, who was looking to renew relations with China in the post-Vietnam world. During the Carter administration, Woodcock led the negotiations responsible for establishing full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1979. He would continue this role through 1981, ultimately serving both the Carter and Reagan administrations. Inscribed to the US Ambassador to China Leonard Woodcock, the first edition of Dawn Wakes in the East by Audrey Topping. (illustrator). Signed.…

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: good. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 253pp, [3]. Publisher's dark blue cloth, title in gilt on the spine. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. Illustrated with a photographic frontispiece and black-and-white photographic plates. In the publisher's first state jacket, $4.00 retail price on the front flap, numerous tape repairs to verso, closed tears along front hinge. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "Arnold - I sincerely appreciate all that you did, without which this book would not have been possible - Frank K. Everest, Jr. / Lt. Col. USAF." Frank Everest, Jr. (1920-2004) served as chief Air Force test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base in the 1950's. In 1954, Everest flew the Bell X-2 rocket plane, and reached Mach 2.9 establishing an unofficial speed record of 1,957 mph and earning the designation "the fastest man alive." He surpassed Chuck Yeager's prior record, set in 1947 in the Bell X1 plane. The first edition of The Fastest Man Alive, inscribed by Frank K. Everest, Jr., the US Air Force Test Pilot. (illustrator). Signed.…