Description
From the library of President Gerald R. Ford, the signed limited edition of The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge.
Octavo, [12], 247pp, [8]. Full brown morocco, title in gilt on the spine, presidential seal embossed on front cover, with “President Gerald R. Ford” in gilt. A few points of wear to the spine, otherwise fine. Top edge gilt. Complete with frontispiece and 11 full-page illustrations. Housed in custom slipcase, marbled boards, brown morocco edges. (Martin / Goehlert 8030)
From a limited edition of 1000 copies signed by President Calvin Coolidge, this being number 721.
President Gerald R. Ford visited Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1985, where he received an honorary doctorate of law from the university. While onsite, he was hosted by Mr. Donald Gibson, who later presented him with this book. This piece includes a presentation letter from Mr. Gibson, thanking President Ford for his hospitality during his visit.
Provenance: Doyle Auction: The Gerald R. Ford Collection, Lot 342, April, 2025.
