Signed limited edition of Crusade in Europe by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Octavo, [xiv], 559pp, tan buckram, gilt title over black on spine. Illustrated endpapers. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. In the publisher’s original glassine jacket, small chip along front hinge, an exceptional example. Includes the publisher’s near fine slipcase, light sunning along front edge, solid hinges, bright boards.
This book is a limited edition of 1426 copies signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is number 494 of 1426.
The signed limited edition of Crusade in Europe by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Octavo, [xiv], 559pp, tan buckram, gilt title over black on spine. Illustrated endpapers. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. In the publisher’s original glassine jacket, a near fine example, light toning to spine. This copy was a gift to the Ohio State University Library, with a presentation card affixed to the dedication page. Stamp with library number on dedication page and half-title. Color restoration to cloth along lower quarter of the spine. Housed in custom black cloth slipcase.
This book is a limited edition of 1426 copies signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is number 1080 of 1426.
Limited edition of Crusade in Europe by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Octavo, [xiv], 559pp, tan buckram, gilt title over black on spine. Illustrated endpapers. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. In publisher’s original glassine jacket, with some chipping at top edge from handling, otherwise a nice example. Lacking the slipcase. This book is from a limited edition of 1426 copies signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This copy is number 1392 of 1426.
Signed limited edition of Crusade in Europe by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Octavo, [xiv], 559pp, tan buckram, gilt title over black on spine. Illustrated endpapers. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. In original glassine jacket, with light toning to spine and some wear along top edge. Previous ownership stamp on front endpaper. In publisher’s slipcase, reinforced at hinges with tape repairs and some staples, very stable. This book is a limited edition of 1426 copies signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is number 965 of 1426.
From the collection of the Honorable Donnald K. Anderson, Clerk of the US House of Representatives from 1987 to1995. Mr. Anderson was a longtime resident of Capitol Hill, where he worked in the House of Representatives from 1960 to 1995. He was baptized Catholic in 1979, with his Godparents being an illustrious group, including Tip O’Neill, Dan Rostenkowski and John W. McCormack. He died in 2020.
Crusade in Europe by Dwight D. Eisenhower, inscribed to Major General John W. Persons.
Octavo, xiv, [2], 559pp. Publisher’s tan cloth, title printed on spine. Title on spine lightly worn. Illustrated endpapers. Lacking first edition statement on copyright page. Publisher’s first state dust jacket, $5.00 on front flap, bright illustrations on cover and spine, light toning to spine, a near fine example. Includes laid-in photograph of Gen. Persons early in his career. Inscribed on half title by Dwight D. Eisenhower to then Colonel John W. Persons. Inscription reads: “With best wishes and personal regard to Colonel John W. Persons. Dwight D. Eisenhower.”
Major General John W. Persons was a career Air Force officer, brother of Alabama Governor S. Gordon Persons and White House Chief of Staff, Wilton Jerry Persons. General Persons directed pilot training at Maxwell Air Force Base just prior to World War II along with General Claire Chennault. He retired in 1959 as Commander of the 14th Air Force (Flying Tigers). The gift inscription on the half title, “To Papa – With a great deal of love,” is either from his wife or daughter, both named Juliette. Persons died in 1972.
An inscribed first edition of Crusade In Europe by Dwight D. Eisenhower to Lieutenant General Manton Sprague Eddy, commander of the XII Corps during WWII.
Octavo, xiv, [2], 559pp. Publishers tan cloth, title printed on spine. Title on spine is worn. Illustrated endpapers. Stated “first edition” on copyright page, noting that it follows the limited edition which was published the same year. Publishers first edition dust jacket, near fine condition, price-clipped, bright illustrations on cover and spine, wear along top edge, tape repair to top edge of spine.
Inscribed on half title by Dwight D. Eisenhower: “For Lt. General Manton Eddy, Brilliant battle leader of World War II – with warm regard from his old friend, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Dec. 1948.” This copy, signed in December 1948, was one of a limited number of trade editions held back for dignitaries and close associates of General Eisenhower. An exceptional association copy to one of the senior army officers of World War II.
Comments: Lieutenant General Manton Sprague Eddy (1892-1962) served in both World War I and World War II. During World War II, he commanded the 9th Infantry Division in North Africa and the Battle of Normandy. During the Battle of Normandy, his troops captured the French port city of Cherbourg, which earned him the Distinguished Service Cross. In August 1944, Eddy was given command of the XII Corps in George Patton’s Third Army. He led the allied advance from Paris to the Rhine. During the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, he successfully held off the German army’s southern offensive.
Signed first edition of Crusade in Europe by Dwight D. Eisenhower, signed by First Lady Mamie Doud Eisenhower.
Octavo, xiv, [2], 559pp. Publisher’s tan cloth, title printed on spine. Stated “first edition” on copyright page, noting that it follows the limited edition, which was published the same year. Illustrated endpapers. Solid text block. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, very good condition, $5.00 on front flap, wear along top edge, light toning to spine. Signed by First Lady Mamie Eisenhower on the half-title. An exceptionally scarce copy signed by the First Lady.
Signed limited edition of Crusade in Europe by Dwight Eisenhower.
Octavo, [xiv] 559pp, tan buckram, gilt title over black on spine. Illustrated end papers. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. In original glassine jacket. Publisher’s original slipcase, very good, with light wear at edges. This book is from a limited edition of 1426 copies signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is number 447 of 1426.
Comments: An excellent example of this important work by President Eisenhower.
Signed first edition of Crusade in Europe by Dwight Eisenhower, inscribed to Colonel John Bowen.
Octavo, xiv, [2], 559pp. Publishers tan cloth, title printed on spine. Title on spine is worn. Illustrated endpapers. Stated “first edition” on copyright page, noting that it follows the limited edition which was published the same year. Publishers first edition dust jacket, $5.00 on front flap, bright illustrations on cover and spine, wear along top edge, tape repair to backside of spine.
Inscribed on half title by Dwight D. Eisenhower to Colonel John Bowen: “For Colonel John Bowen – A brilliant troop commander of World War II, and an invaluable post-war assistant in the Pentagon. With best wishes and warm regard from his friend. Dwight Eisenhower.” President Eisenhower would award John W. Bowen the Army Distinguished Service Medal in 1956.
Comments: General John William Bowen graduated from West Point in 1930. He would serve a lifelong career in the army, with tours of service in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was recommended for the position of Secretary of the General Staff by George C. Marshall, with General Eisenhower noting that Bowen “would be an ideal selection.” His future postings included Commanding Officer of the 26th Infantry Division, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Eighth Army in Korea, Commanding General of the 18th Airborne Division and commander of Fort Bragg. He left the army as a General in 1968.
Octavo, [xiv], 559pp, tan buckram, gilt title over black on spine. Illustrated end papers. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. In original glassine jacket, with tear at top of spine and tape repair to back panel. Residue from tape on back panel cloth. Lacking slipcase. This book is a limited edition of 1426 copies signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is number 1034 of 1426.
Octavo, [xiv] 559pp, tan buckram, gilt title over black on spine. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. In original glassine jacket. Slipcase in near fine condition, light shelf wear, chips to opening edge. Double inscribed, limited edition. This book is a limited edition of 1426 copies signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is number 924 of 1426. The book bears an additional inscription by President Eisenhower to Stu Symington (Secretary of the Air Force and future Senator from Missouri). Inscription reads: “For Stu Symington / with best wishes and warm regard to him and his charming family, from their devoted and admiring friend, Ike Eisenhower.”
Comments: A rare example of a double inscription of this book, in fine condition.
Octavo, [xiv] 559pp, tan buckram, gilt title over black on spine. Illustrated end papers. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. In original glassine jacket, with tear at top of spine. Lacking slipcase. Previous owners name opposite half title. This book is a limited edition of 1426 copies signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is number 556 of 1426.
Comments: An excellent example of this important work by President Eisenhower.
First edition of Meet Mister Eisenhower, from the personal library of Eisenhower speechwriter Kevin McCann. Octavo, x, [2], 308pp. Blue cloth over black spine. Title in gilt on spine. Publishers dust jacket, $3.50 on front flap, light wear at edges, small loss along top edge of back panel, otherwise bright and vibrant colors. Inscribed by author, Merriman Smith, to Kevin McCann. Includes numerous detailed notes in pencil by Kevin McCann, offering corrections and additional details to the subject matter of the book. Interesting to read such a detailed personal account of the Eisenhower Administration.
Comments: Kevin McCann met future President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1946, while he was serving as Army Chief of Staff at the Pentagon. He followed General Eisenhower to Columbia University, then to Paris when Eisenhower was appointed the Supreme Allied Commander. In Paris, McCann served as special assistant to the General, assisting in the preparation of his influential memoirs, Crusade in Europe. McCann was appointed President of Defiance College in 1951, but soon took a leave of absence to follow Eisenhower to the White House as a speech writer. When President Eisenhower retired to Gettysburg, PA, McCann and his wife moved to the Eisenhower farm to serve as Special Assistant to the former president, helping to write his memoirs. According to records from the Eisenhower Library, there were 32 limited edition copies of Crusade In Europe, bound in red morocco, delivered to world leaders and influential supporters in 1948. People on this list included Winston Churchill, George C. Marshall, Omar Bradley and Kevin McCann.
First edition of Man From Abilene by Kevin McCann. Octavo, 252pp. Gray cloth, title printed in blue and white on spine. Top edge green. Illustrated endpapers. Stated first edition on copyright page. In publishers first edition dust jacket, $2.50 on front flap, light toning to red print on spine, which is common with this title. Inscribed by author on front free endpaper to Virginia Lawton, with the following inscription: “To Virginia Lawton, one of those people who makes America the sort of place that makes the Man from Abilene love it. Kevin McCann.”
Comments: Kevin McCann met future President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1946, while he was serving as Army Chief of Staff at the Pentagon. He followed General Eisenhower to Columbia University, then to Paris when Eisenhower was appointed the Supreme Allied Commander. In Paris, McCann served as special assistant to the General, assisting in the preparation of his influential memoirs, Crusade in Europe. McCann was appointed President of Defiance College in 1951, but soon took a leave of absence to follow Eisenhower to the White House as a speech writer. When President Eisenhower retired to Gettysburg, PA, McCann and his wife moved to the Eisenhower farm to serve as Special Assistant to the former president, helping to write his memoirs.
Inscribed first edition of Columbia by Frederick Keppel, from the personal library of Eisenhower’s speech writer, Kevin McCann.
Octavo, xvi, 297pp. Green cloth, title in gilt on sides and front cover. Top edge gilt. Some wear at hinge of spine, stable text block. Light wear from handling at edges of spine.
Inscribed by Kevin McCann on the front free endpaper: “This book was bought by me in late 1947 that I might brief Dwight Eisenhower on what Columbia had been before he had its Presidency in mind. Kevin McCann. October 21, 1976.”
Additional signature of Kevin McCann on title page. A unique historical association copy, with Eisenhower’s time as the president of Columbia University being met with criticism that he was an “absentee president.”
Kevin McCann met future President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1946, while he was serving as Army Chief of Staff at the Pentagon. McCann followed General Eisenhower to Columbia University in 1948, then to Paris when Eisenhower was appointed the Supreme Allied Commander. In Paris, McCann served as special assistant to the General, assisting in the preparation of his influential memoirs, Crusade in Europe. McCann was appointed President of Defiance College in 1951, but soon took a leave of absence to follow Eisenhower to the White House as a speech writer. When President Eisenhower retired to Gettysburg, PA, McCann and his wife moved to the Eisenhower farm to serve as Special Assistant to the former president, helping to write his memoirs.
