Description
First edition of The Canfield Decision, a novel, inscribed by former Vice President Spiro Agnew to New York Times reporter, Albin Krebs.
Octavo, 344pp. Blue hardcover, cloth spine, title in gilt on spine, gilt illustration on front board. Stated “First Edition” on copyright page. Light sunning to boards, solid text block. In the publisher’s dust jacket, near fine, light wear at edges, bright illustrations and retail price on front flap.
Inscribed by former Vice President Spiro Agnew on the front free endpaper: “With best wishes to Albin Krebs. Spiro T. Agnew.”
Spiro Agnew (1918-1996) served as Vice President of the United States from 1969 until 1973, when he was forced from public office for accepting kickbacks from contractors. The scheme began when Agnew was the Baltimore County Executive, continued when he became the Governor of Maryland in 1966, and escalated when he became Vice President in 1968. The scheme fell apart in early 1972 when United States Attorney George Beall opened an investigation into corruption in Baltimore County, with whispers that Agnew may be involved. The story went public in 1973, with Agnew quickly losing support within the Nixon administration and ultimately resigning on October 10th.
