The Memoirs of Richard Nixon [First Edition, Inscribed, Signed By Nixon]

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1978. [1978] FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY RICHARD NIXON ON HIS PERSONAL BOOKPLATE ATTACHED TO FIRST FREE ENDPAPER. Inscription: "To Paul Carpenter, With Best Wishes, Love Richard Nixon." Blue binding, gilt lettering and decorations; 1,120 pages including Index. Vintage photographs. Condition of hardcover: Some settled dust on binding, else overall Near Fine. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Minor shelf wear to extremities, including two short tears; scattered toning; several rubbed/scratched areas (from shelving); else overall Very Good. Free of smoke smells from a cigarette or cigar smoker. Kept in temperature-controlled environment. This is the autobiography of Richard Nixon, the thirty-seventh president of the United States. According to the publisher, this is an extraordinary historical document, an intensely personal memoir. Here is the story of a life of conflict and contrasts, of supreme happiness and anguished sorrow. It is the story of a political man, a man who lives and fights in the arena of American politics, winning great victories and suffering shattering defeats. Above all, it is the story of a man who chose to lead his life in public, but who remained a private person. Without question, this book will be a basic source for historians and scholars. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good.