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A Soldier’s Story

First Edition / Limited Edition

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Signed limited edition of A Soldier’s Story by Omar N. Bradley, in the publisher’s slipcase.

Octavo, xix, 618pp. Beige cloth binding, top edge gilt. Title printed on spine and author’s facsimile signature on cover. This copy appears unread, a fine example. In publisher’s original acetate dust jacket, light shelf wear, chip along bottom edge, a very good example. Housed in the publisher’s slipcase, title on paper label affixed to spine, rubbing to panels, solid seams. From a limited edition of 750 signed copies, this being number 727. Author’s signature on limitation page. An excellent example.

General Omar Bradley (1893 – 1981) was a decorated army commander during World War II. He commanded the II Corps during the Allied invasion of Sicily, the First United States Army during the invasion of Normandy and ultimately the Twelfth Army Group, which comprised all members of the United States Army serving in Western Europe and stands as the largest United States Army formation in history. After WWII, he served as the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He became the last general to be promoted to the five-star rank, known as General of the Army.

Additional information

Location Published

New York

Publisher

Henry Holt and Company

Edition

First Edition / Limited Edition

Date Published

1951

Binding

Cloth

Condition

Fine

Jacket Condition

Very Good

Author

Bradley | Omar N.

Author Display

Omar N. Bradley