Description
The true first edition of Dreams From My Father by future President Barack Obama. Octavo, xi, 403pp. White boards, black cloth spine, title in gilt on spine. Stated “first edition” on copyright page with first state number line (98765432). In publishers first state dust jacket, very good condition, with $23.00 on front flap, some shelfwear on back panel and wear along top edge from handling, otherwise bright illustrations.
Comments: As the name recognition of Barack Obama increased, Dreams From My Father was reissued by Crown Publishing in 2004. This is the true first edition, which only sold 8,000 copies then went out of print in 1995.
