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New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1958.
First edition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Martin Luther King, Jr. on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing, name to the front pastedown. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell.
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New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1958.
First edition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s first book. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and ruling to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, illustrated. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.
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Philadelphia and New York : J. B. Lippincott Company, 1959.
First edition of the author’s Civil War classic. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee on the front free endpaper to close University of Alabama college friend, Charles Weldon Carruth, “To Charles with love, Nelle.” In the fall term of 1945, Lee andContinue reading "The Bold Cavaliers: Morgan’s 2nd Kentucky Cavalry Raiders."
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New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1960.
First edition, early printing of Robert Kennedy’s compelling account of one of the most famous, consummate, and effective Senate investigations in modern Congressional history. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Louise Jennings with Best Wishes Robert Kennedy.” Near fine in a very goodContinue reading "The Enemy Within."
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New York : Harper & Brothers, 1960.
First edition of the selected foreign policy speeches and statements on defense, peace, and national security delivered by Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. From the library of John F. Kennedy with his ownership stamp to the half-title page, “Senator John F. Kennedy.” In near fine condition. Housed in a customContinue reading "The Strategy of Peace."
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1961.
Rare collection of original materials from events held upon the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. The collection includes a menu from the Inauguration Luncheon held on January 20th 1961 at the United States Senate Restaurant, invitations to Inaugural Ball an Inaugural Gala held at the National Guard Armory, a response card to the Gala,Continue reading "John F. Kennedy Inauguration Invitations and Programs."
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1961.
Rare collection of original Oleg Cassini dress designs, sketches, photographs, letters and a gown from Cassini’s personal collection. The collection includes a French magazine page inscribed by Jacqueline Kennedy, “afternoon + Theatre”, a letter typed by Cassini’s secretary Kay McGowan transcribing Kennedy’s instructions to him, an original Cassini Studio pencil sketch, a chart of sixteenContinue reading "Jacqueline Kennedy Oleg Cassini Dress Design Archive."
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Washington, D.C : United States Government Printing Office, 1961-1966.
First editions of the complete set of Truman’s papers from 1945-1953. Imperial octavo, eight volumes, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, frontispieces. Presentation copy, inscribed by President Truman in the fifth volume 1949 on the half-title page, “Kindest regards to Georgia & Andy Gray, from Harry S. Truman, 3-2-65.” The recipient, Georgia NeeseContinue reading "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Harry S. Truman 1945-1953 Volumes I – VIII Containing the Public Messages, Speeches, and Statements of the Presidents."
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District of Columbia 1961.
Rare John F. Kennedy inauguration government issued license plate dated 1961. A superb relic from the Kennedy inaugural events in January 1961, presumably used during inaugural events and in the inaugural parade. The inauguration of John F. Kennedy was held on Friday, January 20, 1961, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol. Kennedy’s address encompassedContinue reading "John F. Kennedy Inauguration Government Issued License Plate. [with] Inaugural Activities Program."
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1961.
Group of rare invitations to events surrounding the Kennedy inauguration; from the collection of Helen Keyes, longtime personal assistant for the Kennedy family. The collection includes: An invitation to attend “The Official Distinguished Ladies” reception hosted at the National Gallery by the “Official Hospitality Committee of the Inaugural Committee 1961” on January 18th, 1961; anContinue reading "President John F. Kennedy Inaugural Event Invitations."
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Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 1961.
First edition of the historian’s study of the Reconstruction era. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Charlie Harris, with the sincerest best wishes of John Hope Franklin.” The recipient, Charles F. Harris, was a pioneering African American publishing executive who began his publishing career at DoubledayContinue reading "Reconstruction After the Civil War."
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1961.
The National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Annual Award Dinner held at The Waldorf-Astoria in New York City on December 5, 1961, boldly signed by President John F. Kennedy and college Hall of Famer Marshall Goldberg below. President John F. Kennedy gave the address at the annual awards dinner for the National Football FoundationContinue reading "The National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Annual Award Dinner [John F. Kennedy Signed Program]."
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Burbank, CA : Warner Bros. Records, Inc, 1962.
First pressing of the classic first album of Peter, Paul, and Mary. Long play record, monophonic recording. Boldly signed by Peter Yarrow on in silver felt tip at the top of the front panel. In near fine condition. Original record included.
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1963.
The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on May 27, 1963 by Columbia Records, boldly signed by Dylan. Whereas his self-titled debut album Bob Dylan had contained only two original songs, Freewheelin‘ represented the beginning of Dylan’s writing contemporary words to traditional melodies. Eleven of the thirteen songsContinue reading "The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan."
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Burbank, CA : Warner Bros. Records, Inc, 1963.
First pressing of Peter Paul and Mary’s third studio album known for being one of the defining albums of the American folk revival. Long play record, stereo recording. Boldly signed by Peter Yarrow in silver felt tip at the top of the front panel. In near fine condition. Original record included.
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Garden City, NY : Doubleday and Company, 1963-65.
Signed limited first editions of Eisenhower’s memoirs, each one of 1500 copies. Thick Octavo, two volumes, original tan cloth with green morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, cartographic endpapers. One of 1500 numbered copies signed by the author. Association copy, Waging Peace is an Advance presentation copy, inscribed by Eisenhower to Secretary of Defense, Thomas S. Gates,Continue reading "The White House Years: Mandate for Change 1953-1956 and The White House Years: Waging Peace 1956-1961."
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Atlanta, Georgia : Southern Christian Leadership Conference, 1964.
First edition, first printing of The SCLC Story containing one of the first appearances in print of Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream Speech. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers as issued, illustrated with photographs including a full-page photograph of King, photographs of the officers, executive board, regional, and secretarial staffs of the SCLC. SignedContinue reading "The SCLC Story in Words and Pictures."
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Washington, DC : White House Historical Association, 1964.
First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on The White House. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Inscribed by Lady Bird Johnson on the title page, “To Bill Walton with appreciation Lady Bird Johnson February 17, 1965.” The recipient William Walton was a painter and confidant of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, and chaired the U.S. CommissionContinue reading "The White House: An Historic Guide."
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New York : The Macmillan Company, 1964.
First edition of this glimpse into the personalities of the justices of the Warren Court. Quarto, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with two intimate portraits of each justice by Yousuf Karsh. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to celebrated portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh, “To Yousuf Karsh with good wishes John P.Continue reading "The Warren Court."
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[Washington, D.C.] 1965.
Fine collection of the major addresses of the 36th president of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. Octavo, 8 volumes, original wrappers. Laid in is a typed letter on White House letterhead signed by Johnson’s Special Assistant W. Marvin Watson which reads in full: December 10, 1965 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Finn: As historians beginContinue reading "Selected Presidential Addresses of Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965."
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New York : Simon and Schuster, 1965.
First edition of the first book about the Kennedy assassination and Lee Harvey Oswald to be authored by a member of the Warren Commission, boldly signed by Ford. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Bob O’Connor with warmest personal regards and very best wishes. Gerald R.Continue reading "Portrait of an Assassin."
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New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1965.
First edition of this work documenting Lyndon B. Johnson’s family tree, prepared for him by his mother as a Christmas present to her son. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Introduction by Lyndon Baines Johnson. Association copy, inscribed by Lyndon B. Johnson on the dedication page, “To Jack and Leota Horner from your friend and admirerContinue reading "A Family Album."
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New York : Harper and Row, Publishers, 1965.
First edition of this autobiography detailing Robinson’s journey as the first Black player in Major League Baseball. Octavo, original pictorial boards, frontispiece, illustrated with 21 black and white photographs. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by Jackie Robinson in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “4-18-65 To Robert Weiss with best wishes. Thanks forContinue reading "Breakthrough to the Big League: The Story of Jackie Robinson."
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New York : Simon and Schuster, 1965.
First edition of the first book about the Kennedy assassination and Lee Harvey Oswald to be authored by a member of the Warren Commission. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by both authors on the front free endpaper, “Warmest personal regards. Gerald R. Ford” signed in the year of publication “John R. Stiles 6/7/65.” Near fine inContinue reading "Portrait of an Assassin."
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