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Verlag: Continuum Intl Pub Group, 1983
ISBN 10: 0826402305ISBN 13: 9780826402301
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Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Verlag: Continuum, New York, 1983
ISBN 10: 0826402305ISBN 13: 9780826402301
Anbieter: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Buch Erstausgabe Signiert
Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First edition of Kings of the Hill, inscribed by Dick Cheney and Lynne Cheney to New York Times political reporter, Warren Weaver Jr. (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xv, 226pp. Blue cloth, gilt title on spine. No additional printings mentioned on copyright page. In the publisher's dust jacket, $14.95 on front flap, short closed tear to top edge of front panel, bright colors. Inscribed on the front free endpaper to New York Times reporter Warren Weaver, Jr., where he covered Congress and the Supreme Court. Inscription reads: "For Warren Weaver, Hope you enjoy our book, Dick Cheney" and "Happy Reading! Lynne Cheney May, 1983." Often compared with Profiles in Courage by John Kennedy, Kings of the Hill follows the lives of influential House leaders from Henry Clay to Sam Rayburn. At the time of publication, Dick Cheney was serving in the House of Representatives, representing the state of Wyoming. He had previously served as White House Chief of Staff for President Gerald R. Ford. In 1989, he was called upon by newly elected President George H.W. Bush to serve as Secretary of Defense. In 2001, he was asked to serve as Vice President for George W. Bush.
Verlag: Continuum, New York, 1983
ISBN 10: 0826402305ISBN 13: 9780826402301
Anbieter: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Buch Erstausgabe Signiert
Leather bound. Zustand: Fine. Signed first edition of Kings of the Hill by Dick and Lynne Cheney, signed by both authors and President Gerald R. Ford on his introduction. (illustrator). First Edition / Limited Edition. Octavo, xv, 226pp. Blue morocco, title on spine, raised bands. First edition, first printing with no additional publications on copyright page. Marbled endpapers. Previous ownership blind stamp on copyright page. In marbled slipcase, matching blue morocco spine, in fine condition. Possibly a limited edition, but with no limitation page or records from the publisher about a limited edition being produced. More likely a private printing. Signed by Vice President Richard Cheney and his wife Lynne Cheney on the half title, with signature of President Gerald R. Ford on his introduction. This work, Kings of the Hill, is often compared with Profiles in Courage by John Kennedy. It follows the lives of influential House leaders from Henry Clay to Sam Rayburn. At the time of publication, Dick Cheney was serving in the House of Representatives, representing the state of Wyoming. He had previously served as White House Chief of Staff for President Gerald R. Ford. In 1989, he was called upon by newly elected President George H.W. Bush to serve as Secretary of Defense. In 2001, he was asked to serve as Vice President for George W. Bush.