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PROFILES IN COURAGE
by John F. Kennedy
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good++/Very Good++
- Seller
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Fairplay, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
VG+ condition signed and inscribed first edition, first printing of JFK's most famous book, in VG+ condition dust jacket.
"First Edition M-E" stated.
One of the nicest overall condition signed first edition, first printing copies of Profiles in Courage currently on the market, taking into consideration both the book itself and the fragile dust jacket.
Note that many if not most of the signed copies of this book listed for sale as "First Editions" are actually later printings. The true First Edition, First Printing must have the letters "M-E" on the copyright page.
C.O.A. [Certificate of Authenticity] from one of the foremost autograph & handwriting authenticators in the United States, certifying in their expert opinion that the book is signed and inscribed by President John F. Kennedy.
No writing to the text.
The binding remains strong and tight, without noticeable slanting / cocking.
Front and rear covers, spine, and corners all without significant wear.
Tiny spot on bottom outside edge of page block.
Dust jacket with a few tiny chips and nicks at the edges.
Please inquire for more details or photos if interested.
Synopsis
Profiles in Courage was written by John F. Kennedy when the iconic U.S. President was still a senator. The Pulitzer Prize-winning volume of short biographies tells of eight United States Senators who shown great courage under enormous pressure from their parties and their constituents. Among Kennedy’s featured senators were: John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, Sam Houston, Edmund G. Ross, Lucius Lamar, George Norris, and Robert A. Taft. While these Senators suffered severe criticism and losses in popularity because of their actions, their stories are used to illustrate the principles and virtues that Kennedy believed were required of Americans in a century of progress. Profiles in Courage hit the bestsellers list three times: when JFK was an up-and-coming Senator in the late 1950s; after he was elected President in 1960-61; and following his assassination in 1963-64. The book led to the creation of the “Profiles in Courage” award, an annual award made to recognize displays of moral and political courage similar to those that Kennedy profiled.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Summer’s Day Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 19
- Title
- PROFILES IN COURAGE
- Author
- John F. Kennedy
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good++
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good++
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Date Published
- 1956
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Signed
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