Description
Signed first edition of Millie’s Book, by first lady Barbara Bush.
Octavo, 141pp. Blue cloth, title in gilt on spine. Watermark along top edge near spine, not affecting text or dust jacket. First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. In publishers fine dust jacket, retail price on front flap. Signed on bookplate affixed opposite title page, inscribed: “To Bob Boilard, With every good wish. Happy reading! Barbara Bush and “Millie.” Kennebunkport Summer 1991.” A great association copy.
Bob Boilard was a longtime friend and fishing partner of President George H.W. Bush. Mr. Boilard wrote that he never spoke about politics with President Bush, but kept topics to family, friends, fishing and Maine. In a letter to Bob Boilard featured in “All The Best, George Bush” dated 2/24/88, Vice President Bush says “Bob, I’m going to win, but I’ll promise you one thing – it won’t affect our fishing together. Life is about friends and values. You are my friend. Keep your fingers crossed. George Bush.”