Description
The War of Atonement by Major General Chaim Herzog, inscribed to William Safire. Octavo, [10], 300pp. Black cloth, title printed on spine. Stated “first American edition” on copyright page. In publisher’s near fine dust jacket, touch of shelf wear, retail price on front flap, some toning to spine, otherwise with bright illustrations. Includes laid in letter from Ambassador Herzog, dated 1976, along with newspaper article. Signed by Chaim Herzog on title page: “For William Safire. In appreciation – Chaim Herzog.”
Comments: When this book was published, Ambassador Herzog was serving as the Israeli representative to the United Nations. He would go on to serve as the 6th President of Israel from 1983 – 1993. He became a friend and frequent dinner guest of New York Times columnist William Safire.
