Description
First edition of Six Crises by Richard Nixon, signed by Pat Nixon and Richard Nixon.
Octavo, xvi, [2], 460pp. Gray cloth, gilt title over blue cloth on spine and front panel. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. In publisher’s dust jacket, near fine, with $5.95 price on front flap, small closed tear to top edge of front panel, bright illustrations otherwise. Includes laid-in “Nixon for Governor Committee” pamphlet. Signed on the front free endpaper by Richard Nixon and his wife, Pat Nixon. Books signed by Pat Nixon are exceedingly scarce.
Six Crises is the first publication by former Vice President Richard Nixon. It outlines six major political issues during his career. It went a long way towards rehabilitating his image after the election defeat of 1960.
