Description
First edition of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, signed by Jon Meacham, two days after publication of the book at the Nixon Library.
Octavo, xxiv, 483p. Maroon hardcover, black spine, title in gilt on spine. Stated “First Edition” with full number line. Solid text block, lightly bumped front tips. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $30.00 retail price on front flap, shelf wear to panels, a near fine example.
Signed by author and historian, Jon Meacham, on the half title: “To Bill / Jon Meacham / 13 November 2008.”
Jon Meacham won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Biography for this work on President Andrew Jackson.
