Description
First edition of Looking Forward, signed by President George H.W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle.
Octavo, xii, 270pp. Gilt title on spine, facsimile signature on cover. Red cloth binding. Stated “First Edition” on copyright page. Solid text block, light foxing along edges, bumped corners. In the publisher’s near fine dust jacket, $18.95 on front flap, light shelf wear. Book is signed by President George H.W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle on the front free endpaper. A unique piece.
Looking Forward was written by Vice President Bush before he embarked on his successful campaign for President in 1988. Looking Forward covers his career from a navy pilot during WWII, through his years as Ambassador to China, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Director of the C.I.A. and finally to the 1980 presidential race. George Bush was the Vice President for Ronald Reagan from 1981-1989 and served one term as President from 1989-1993.
