Description
First edition of The Memoirs of Richard Nixon, signed by former President Richard Nixon to a member of the administration.
Thick octavo, 1120pp. Stated “first printing” on copyright page. Previous ownership inscription on front endpaper. Rubbing along bottom edge of text block. In the publisher’s dust jacket, retail price on front flap, touch of shelf wear, short closed tears along top edge, bright illustrations. Inscribed on the half-title: “To Doris Jones / With appreciation for her years of service to the nation. From Richard Nixon / 2-15-79.”
Doris J. Jones was the longtime Executive Assistant to Robert H. Finch, who served as the the 8th United States Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (1969-1970), Counselor to President Nixon (1970-1972), and Lt. Governor of California under Ronald Reagan.