profiles in courage

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Brothers (1956), New York, 1956. Hardcover. First Edition. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of various American politicians who put principles before self-interest. Illustrated with photographs. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by the author on the front endpaper: "To Louise S. May--/with every good wish/John Kennedy." A quick scan of the internet will reveal a number of signed JFKs, most of them worth the weight of their fancy forensic certificates of authenticity (haven't enough of these jokers been caught and revealed yet?). Genuine signed copies of PROFILES IN COURAGE, especially in the true First Printing as is this copy, are difficult to come by. This copy comes with irrefutable proof: a photograph clipped from the 22 April 1956 edition of Washington's THE SUNDAY STAR newspaper showing Kennedy signing this very book for Mrs. May, chairman of the annual rummage sale for the benefit of the Prevention of Blindness Society. Some offsetting from the clipping to the half-title page with slight resulting shadowing to adjacent pages; slight spotting to rear endpaper. A previous owner has written a date below Kennedy's inscription. The dustwrapper is soiled with some staining but is still attractive. Very Good in a Very Good, price-clipped dustwrapper. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 014880

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Brothers New York, 1956. Hard Cover. Buchzustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. HBDJ, stated 1st edition, 2nd printing, 1956, 266 pgs , Blue & Black Cloth, with Gold Gilt,Minor Rub & Wear Scuff DJ, PC, Index, SIGNATURE GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC, F/NF. Signed by Author. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 8760

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Brothers, New York, 1956. Hardcover. Buchzustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Book Club Edition; First Edition. SIGNED and inscribed on the front endpaper: "To ____ - with best wishes from -- John Kennedy." Included with the book is a hand-written letter of authenticity from the noted Kennedy collector and authority Robert L. White on his stationery. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 10768

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Bros.: NY, 1956. 8.5 x 5.5, two tone cloth, 266 pp, extremities worn, covers rubbed, hinges loose, edges yellowed, some thumbing else a decent copy in an edge- chipped, very worn and soiled dust jacket which has some ink marks on front flap. FIRST ED, INSCRIBED "To Patty C--- with my best wishes" AND SIGNED BY JOHN KENNEDY. Patty Calvin was a radio news reporter. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 97-6352

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Row, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1956. Hardcover. Buchzustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1956 Harper & Row TRUE STATED FIRST Edition with M-E and First Edition statement on the copyright page. A VG/VG copy. The HB is clean and tight with one small crease on the top front edge and just a bit of browning to the end pages. The gilt is bright. The unclipped DJ has some dirt and some darkening along the spine. Included is a **SIGNED & DATED by JFK** Campaign trifold mailer for the 1960 campaign in red, white and blue which on the front states, "A pledge to the working man.Leadership for the 60s Kennedy for President. It comes with a 100% COA --A most unique set! **BONUS** Also receive the 1960 Harper First Edition of The Strategy of Peace in VG/VG- condition. Signed by Author(s). Book. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 007445

Buchbeschreibung: Harper and Row, NY 1964, 1964. First edition first printing hardcover Fine in fine price clipped dust jacket with slight fading to spine and small closed tear to back cover SIGNED INSCRIBED TO BY JACKIE KENNEDY. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 9451

Buchbeschreibung: Harper, New York, 1968. Cloth. Buchzustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 266pp: After President Kennedy's assassination, a memorial edition of his famous book was published with a new foreword by Bobby Kennedy and a new photograph of JFK as President as frontispiece. The profits of the edition funded the Robert F Kennedy Award for outstanding reporting (many awards, annually since 1969). The present copy is SIGNED BY ROSE FITZGERALD KENNEDY, the President's motehr) and by TED KENNEDY (brother and senator).on the internal half-title. The dustjacket shows wear at the edges and is priceclipped at top and bottom of the front flap. Signed. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 25638

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1961. Cloth. Buchzustand: Good. Inaugural Edition. Octavo. Octavo. Cloth Hardcover, 1961. Inaugural Edition. The dustjacket is fair; unclipped, faintly dampstained, with chipping. Signed by author (President John F. Kennedy) on the front endpaper. No inscription. xxiii + 266pp. Bound in blue cloth on the boards, black cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Edges lightly worn. Joints and hinges strong, textblock sturdy. Top edge tinted a fading blue, fore edge roughly cut. Pages are clean and intact. Small sticker remnant on top corner of the ffep. The dustjacket is fair; unclipped, faintly dampstained, with chipping. Signed by author. Buchnummer des Verkäufers GRP57614175

Buchbeschreibung: New York Harper & Row 1961, 1961. Inaugural Edition. Inscribed and signed actress Lois Nettleton and her husband, writer Jean Shepherd to NettletonÕs mother. The bulk of the inscription is in Lois NettletonÕs hand ÒTo Our Dear Virginia - Mom - A Lovely Lady who needs no lessons in courage. With All Our Love, LoisÓ and then signed ÒJeanÕ in Jean ShepherdÕs hand. Jean Shepherd (1921 - 1999) was an American writer, radio raconteur and TV personality, as well as an actor. Shepherd is perhaps best remembered to the public for co-writing (based on his own somewhat autobiographical stories) and narrating the film A Christmas Story (1983). A very influential figure in American humor, any kind of Jean Shepherd autograph material is rare. Lois Nettleton (1927 - 2008) was a lovely, versatile, and gifted actress and is perhaps best known for her film work in the 1960s and 70s, and later enjoyed a long career as a character actress in both television and film. Miss Nettleton was crowned Miss Chicago in 1948 and went on from there to develop an acting career, first on stage at Chicago's Goodman Theatre and then in New York at the ActorÕs Studio, where she made her Broadway debut in the 1949 production "The Biggest Thief in Town" under the stage name Lydia Scott. In 1955 she was Barbara Bel Geddes's understudy in the role of Maggie in the original Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer-Prize winning play "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," staged and directed by the great Elia Kazan, during which time she was able to appear on stage several times. She received the prestigious Clarence Derwent Award for her acting in the play "God and Kate Murphy." Some of her films include Period of Adjustment (1962), Mail Order Bride (1964), The Man in the Glass Booth (1975), and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982). Over the years she made many appearances on television in both dramatic and comedic roles, and won EmmyÕs for her work on a daytime special "The American Woman: Profiles in Courage" (1977), and for "A Gun for Mandy" (1983), an episode of a religious-themed series "Insight." Her appearance in the classic television series The Twilight Zone, in the episode "The Midnight Sun" is a must-see fan favorite. She was married for a time to the radio and television humorist and writer, Jean Shepherd, and also appeared with him in his off-Broadway play "Look Charlie" in 1959. She wowed critics and audiences with her performance of Blanche DuBois in a 1973 Broadway revival of Tennessee WilliamsÕ A Streetcar Named Desire and was nominated for a Tony Award for her work in the 1976 play They Knew What They Wanted by Sidney Howard. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 13834J

Buchbeschreibung: New York: Harper & Brothers, 1961. Buchzustand: Very Good. Inaugural edition. Secretarial inscription of Kennedy to front endpaper, and additionally inscribed by Evelyn Lincoln to half title. A very good copy with some rubbing to edges and some wear to corners, former bookseller slip adhered to signature page. Signed by Author. Buchnummer des Verkäufers JFK001

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Row, New York, 1964. Cloth Boards. Buchzustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Memorial Edition. Special foreword by Robert F Kennedy. Flat signed on fep with no dedication. Book in very good condition with no inscriptions. Tight, bright and clean throughout. Dustjacket in good condition, intact with some shelfwear crushing and half inch tear to rear flap top edge. Priced at $5. Memorial edition. Not ex lib. 8 pages of b/w photoplates. Photos available on request. We always aim for next day despatch. All books are securely packaged. Signed. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 002584

Buchbeschreibung: Easton Press, Norwalk, 1992. Hardcover. Buchzustand: Fine. Five volume set, uniformly bound in very dark blue leather with gilt decoration on fronts, rears, and spines. All edges gilt. Moire endpapers. A fine set, and seldom found "all of a piece" like this. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 004090

Buchbeschreibung: Easton Press, 1998. Full-Leather. Buchzustand: As new. Limited. Navy blue uniform leather binding, red title/author labels on spine, stamped design on the front cover, bound in premium full leathers, hubbed spine, distinctive cover design, beautiful illustrations, permanent satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, moire endsheets, thread-sewn pages for durability and strength. List of titles: 1. Profile in Courage, by John F Kennedy. 2. Why England Slept, by John F Kennedy. 3. A Nation of Immigrants, by John F Kennedy. 4. Just Friends and Brave Enemies, by Robert F Kennedy. 5. The Enemy Within, by Robert F Kennedy. Buchnummer des Verkäufers EP054

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Row, New York, 1955. Decorative Cloth. Buchzustand: Good. No Jacket. Decorative hardback, Memorial Edition. Book has sticker of JFK (In Memory Of) , and previous owner's name inscribed in front of book. Special forward by Robert F. Kennedy. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 003371

Buchbeschreibung: Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1980. Hardcover. Buchzustand: Fine. 50 books from the Franklin Library of Pulitzer Prize Classics, published exclusively for subscribers to the Franklin Library. This set contains all of the books that Franklin reprinted after 1980, plus "Arrowsmith," "Andersonville" and "The Way West," which were printed in 1975, 1976, and 1979 respectively. Each book in the set is bound in full leather and heavily decorated with gilt; marbled endpapers. All of the books are clean, unmarked and still quite tight. There is no sign of former ownership or use. A lovely set of 50 of the most important books of the 20th century. Extra postage required, but domestic rates will be quite reasonable. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 0072162

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Brothers, New York, NY, 1956. Hardcover. Buchzustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Size=6."x8.5". Harper & Brothers, New York, NY, 1956. 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine-/VG-, Hard Cover, DJ with Mylar. Size=6."x8.5", 266pgs(Index). Stated "First Edition" on copyright page with M-E under it and on unclipped DJ with $3.50 price on front flap. DJ nicked head & foot of spine, fore-edge corner tips, 1/2" DJ tear top fore-edge, 1/4" one top rear edge, 1/4" scrape mark & faint dust foxing specks on front cover at top edge area, o.w. clean, bright & tight. No ink names, bookplates, etc. Hard to find in them VG condition. 99% OF OUR BOOKS ARE SHIPPED IN CUSTOM BOXES, WE ALWAYS PACK WITH GREAT CARE!. Book. Buchnummer des Verkäufers CONROY189024I

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Row, NY, 1964. Hard Cover. Buchzustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Memorial Edition. ***** This is the Memorial Edition. ***** This book is SIGNED and inscribed by Robert F. Kennedy on the second page ("For Dan / Best wishes / Bob Kennedy"). ***** Very nice hardcover with dust jacket. ****** There is the previous owner's short notation ("Property of Daniel --- ") written in ink on the front fixed endpage. ****** There is NO other writing, NO bookplates, and NO remainder marks. It is NOT a book club edition and NOT a former library book. The dust jacket is NOT price-clipped ($3.95). CONDITION: The book is in NEAR FINE condition, and the dust jacket is in GOOD condition (general minor edgewear, rubbing, closed tears, lower front flap clipped -- but this is definitely NOT a book club book or dust jacket). ****** We include new mylar (clear) dust jacket protectors with all books at no charge. ***** OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU: All books are guaranteed to be as described. We believe that no sale is complete until you are happy. Any book is returnable for a full refund (including postage) if you're not 100% satisfied. All books are packaged very carefully and shipped via USPS Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Thank you! Richard Vick, Modern First Editions (Buying and Selling Modern First Editions since 1982). Signed by Robert F. Kennedy. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 1612

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1956. Hard Cover. Buchzustand: Very Good +. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good +. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original price of $3.50 printed on dust jacket front flap. Jacket has sunned spine, chips to spine ends now protected with paper backed polyester film. Book has previous owner's name on front pastedown, dated Sept. 19, 1956, light shelf wear, whitening spot to lower heel/gutter area, xix, [ ],[1],[ ],266 pages. Harper's code M-E below "First Edition" statement. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 006091

Buchbeschreibung: New York: Harper and Brothers, 1956., 1956. 8vo. A fresh, tight copy in publisher's cloth, very slightly rubbed to extremities, in a frayed dust wrapper with small loss to head and foot of spine and corners, small closed tear, stain to lower panel. A superb copy in good dust jacket. FIRST EDITION. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 15971

Buchbeschreibung: New York: Harper and Brothers, 1956., 1956. First Edition. 8vo. A fresh, tight copy bound in recent dark blue half morocco with gilt titles to spine, blue cloth boards. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 38762

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Brothers, NY, 1956. Hardback - V.good. Buchzustand: A V.good Copy. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: In Slightly Aged Dw. ****FIRST EDITION****. 8vo 266pp. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 46888

Buchbeschreibung: Harper, New York, 1956. First Edition. Very good or better in a very good dust jacket. Some edgewear to bottom of boards, and some soiling to the textblock. Jacket with moderate wear, minor loss to corners and spine ends. Spine faded with the title barely legible. Soiling throughout. Still, a presentable copy. First Edition, First Printing. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 002392

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Bros., New York, 1956. Hardcover. Buchzustand: Good +. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good - Plus. First Edition. Hardcover, in blue boards with black cloth spine. 266 pages including the index. Bookplate on front endpaper. Front free endpaper partially discolored. Rear endpaper lightly discolored. Slight wear to corners, lower corners mildly bumped. Very small, faint smudge on front cover; two specks on rear cover. Spine very lightly rubbed. Touch of soil to edges. Tight. Married to a later dustjacket (with $3.95 price, photo of author on rear panel). Dustjacket is lightly-to-moderately soiled, with one half-inch tear at lower edge of rear panel and a very little bit of edgewear. States "First Edition - M-E.". Buchnummer des Verkäufers 002388

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Row, NY, 1964. Hardcover. Buchzustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Thus. 1964 Harper & Row First Thus Memorial Edition exceptional and singular due to a lovely **SIGNED & INSCRIBED** comment on the ffep by Kennedy's sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver! In VG-/VG- condition with some wear and fading on the outer boards. The DJ is price clipped and has minor wear and tears mostly along the top edge and spine ends. Now repaired and covered in mylar. Signed by His sister. Book. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 007402

Buchbeschreibung: Harper and Brothers. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First edition, 1956. Book very good, with slight creasing on spine, slight wear at spine ends and corners, slight edgewear, bookplate on front paste-down, slight discoloration on end-papers and extreme edges of some pages, tiny discoloration mark at top edge of pages. DJ good, with pieces missing at crown of spine and top corners, small pieces missing at tail of spine and bottom corners, some discoloration, tiny hole near middle of spine, some rubbing along edges and joints and on back, slight chipping at top of back and front, tiny tear at bottom of back. Kennedy's third book written during a year's convalescence after an operation for an injury suffered during the war. The book focuses on eight Senators who risk their political careers supporting unpopular causes. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 003122

Buchbeschreibung: Hyperion, New York, 2002. Hardcover. Buchzustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. 8vo. A most attractive First Edition/First Printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, signed directly on the title page by author and former first daughter Caroline Kennedy; Nearly half a century after then Senator John F. Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Profiles in Courage, Caroline Kennedy has assembled a collection of essays celebrating the winners of the prestigious annual Profiles in Courage Award. Some of our greatest writers have brought their formidable talents to this effort. The pair-ups are impressive: Michael Beschloss on Carl Elliot; Anna Quindlen on James Florio; Pete Hamill on Henry Gonzalez; Bob Woodward on Gerald Ford. . Also included is Caroline Kennedy's profile of the latest award recipient, Kofi Annan; Signed by Author. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 14908

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Row, New York, 1956. Buchzustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: VG-. 1st Ed. VG- in like dust jacket. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning account of decisive moments in the lives of celebrated Americans, including John Quincy Adams, Sam Houston, Daniel Webster & Robert A. Taft. American History, Biographies, John F. Kennedy. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 001176

Buchbeschreibung: Harper & Brothers, New York, 1956. Hardcover. Buchzustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Poor. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Decisive moments in the lives of celebrated Americans, by the then Sen. Kennedy. Owners name in ink.wear at top and bottom of covers. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 000167

Buchbeschreibung: Hyperion, New York, 2002. Hard Cover. Buchzustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New, First Edition, First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. MINT CONDITION. Copyright Page displays the words, "FIRST EDITION," and Hyperion's first printing number line, "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1." The "Autographed Copy" sticker on the dust jacket refers to Caroline Kennedy. The book was subsequently signed by Senator John McCain, Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward, and New York Times columnist and bestselling novelist Anna Quindlen. Senator McCain has been honored with a Profiles in Courage Award. Both Bob Woodward and Anna Quindlen have contributed essays on Award recipients. Other Award recipients honored in this volume include President Gerald R. Ford and the Heoes of September 11. Others contributing essays on award recipients include Pete Hamill and Marian Wright Edelman. Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the late President Kennedy, served as Editor, and provided the Introduction. An 8X10 full color event photo is included of each of the four who signed the book. An important and inspiring work. Signed C Kennedy, J McCain, B Woodward, A Quindlen. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 000058