Description: Six Crises, Richard M. Nixon First edition, first printing of Nixon's first book, inscribed by Nixon to the flyleaf – "To Anne Currier / a 'Jeffersonian Democrat' / from Dick Nixon." An interesting association copy as Anne Currier was a descendant of Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888), partner of James Merrit Ives. Laid in is a telegram from Nixon to Currier emphasizing the importance of voting in the upcoming election. Six Crises recounts Nixon's role in six major political situations and he wrote the book in response to John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize–winning Profiles in Courage, which had greatly improved Kennedy's public image. Garden City, NY: Doubleday and Company, 1962. Publisher's original grey cloth, front board and spine lettered in gilt over blue label, jacket is a book club edition jacket; pp. xvi, [2], 460. An about near fine copy in a very good or better, unclipped dust jacket. Binding remains sturdy, light bumping to corners and softening to spine tips. Internally clean. Jacket shows light shelfwear and rubbing with some scuffs to the back panel. Protected in archival mylar. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Rare Book Sleuth is a rare and antiquarian book dealer specializing in modern first editions, signed copies and notable rarities. As a proud member of the ABAA, the Rare Book Sleuth adheres to the highest standards of professionalism in the field. Terms PayPal and credit cards are accepted. All items are shipped within 3 business days, fully insured via USPS. Expedited and international shipping is also available. All books are guaranteed as described and returnable for any reason within 30 days.
Price: 300 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Garden City, NY
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Inscribed
Publisher: Doubleday
Topic: Historical
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Year Printed: 1962