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My Life

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Signed first edition of My Life by President Bill Clinton, inscribed to the democratic governor of Kentucky, John Y. Brown.

Octavo, 957pp, xlii. Blue cloth, gilt title on spine, embossed name of author on cover. Stated “First Edition” on copyright page, but with revised “failures of my life” in Acknowledgments on Page IV. Mark at lower edge of spine, some wear to top edge. Dust jacket near fine, retail price on front flap. Signed by President Clinton on title page with the following inscription: “To my friend John Y. Brown / with thanks / Bill Clinton / 7/22/04.”

John Y. Brown, Jr. served as the democratic governor of Kentucky from 1979-1983. He rose to prominence with the purchase of Kentucky Fried Chicken from its founder, Harlan Sanders in 1964. He build the restaurant franchise into a global brand, selling it in 1971 for a substantial profit. Brown was a friend and political supporter of future President Clinton, with both serving as governor of southern states at the same time.

Additional information

Location Published

New York

Publisher

Alfred A. Knopf

Edition

First Edition

Date Published

2004

ISBN

0-975-41457-6

Binding

Cloth

Condition

Very Good

Jacket Condition

Near Fine

Author

Clinton | Bill