Limited edition of Mr. Citizen, signed by President Harry S. Truman.
Octavo, [1], 315pp, [5]. Maroon cloth boards, title in gilt over color label on spine. Marbled end papers, top edge dyed red. Includes the publisher’s acetate dust jacket, small chip at front hinge, a near fine example. Housed in the publisher’s slipcase, shelf wear to side panel, portrait of author on side, solid binding.
From a limited edition of 1000 copies signed by President Truman, this being number 42.
Mr. Citizen by Harry S. Truman is a collection of essays, reflections, and observations on politics, government, leadership, and the state of the world during his time as President of the United States. Truman offers insights into his decision-making and leadership style. He also touches on his life before and after his presidency, providing a personal perspective on his journey from being a haberdasher in Missouri to becoming the President of the United States.
Limited edition of Mr. Citizen, signed by President Harry S. Truman.
Octavo, [1], 315pp, [5]. Maroon cloth boards, title in gilt over color label on spine. Marbled end papers, top edge dyed red. Includes the publisher’s acetate dust jacket, closed tear through side panel, archival tape reinforcement at top of split, a very good example. Housed in the publisher’s slipcase, shelf wear to side panels, toning along edges, portrait of author on side, solid binding.
From a limited edition of 1000 copies signed by President Truman, this being number 912.
Mr. Citizen by Harry S. Truman is a collection of essays, reflections, and observations on politics, government, leadership, and the state of the world during his time as President of the United States. Truman offers insights into his decision-making and leadership style. He also touches on his life before and after his presidency, providing readers with a personal perspective on his journey from being a haberdasher in Missouri to becoming the President of the United States.
The Author’s Limited Edition of Mr. Citizen, inscribed by President Harry Truman to the first female Treasurer of the United States, Georgia Neese Clark.
Octavo, 315pp, [5]. Half brown morocco, title in gilt on spine over black label. Top edge dyed pink, marbled endpapers. Includes the publisher’s scarce wax paper dust jacket, often lacking. Housed in the publisher’s slipcase, photographic label on side, light shelf wear. Includes 16 halftone photographic plates. (Burns, 0017) This is the Author’s Edition of Mr. Citizen, which was specially produced by Doubleday for the personal use of President Truman.
Inscribed on the half title: “To Georgia Neese + Andy Gray / from / their good friend, with kindest regards and with great appreciation of their friendship / Harry S. Truman / Independence / Sept. 21, 1961.”
Georgia Neese Clark (1898-1995) was the first woman appointed Treasurer of the United States, serving from June 1949 to January 1953 under President Harry S. Truman. A graduate in economics from Washburn College, she worked briefly as an actress in New York before returning to Kansas to manage her family’s bank during the Great Depression. A committed Democrat, she became Kansas’s Democratic National Committeewoman in 1936 and supported Truman’s 1948 presidential campaign. Following his victory, Truman appointed her Treasurer, making her the first woman whose signature appeared on U.S. currency.
Limited edition of Mr. Citizen, signed by President Harry S. Truman.
Octavo, 315pp. Maroon cloth boards, title in gilt over color label on spine. Marbled end papers, top edge dyed red. Includes the publisher’s acetate protector, two closed tears along top edge and along spine, a very good example. Housed in the publisher’s slipcase, shelf wear to side panel, portrait of author on side, solid binding.
From a limited edition of 1000 copies signed by President Truman, this being number 330.
Mr. Citizen by Harry S. Truman is a collection of essays, reflections, and observations on politics, government, leadership, and the state of the world during his time as President of the United States. Truman offers insights into his decision-making and leadership style. He also touches on his life before and after his presidency, providing readers with a personal perspective on his journey from being a haberdasher in Missouri to becoming the President of the United States.
The Author’s Limited Edition of Mr. Citizen, inscribed by President Harry Truman to the eldest daughter of President Franklin Roosevelt, Mrs. Anna Roosevelt Halsted.
Octavo, 315pp. Brown morocco spine, title in gilt on spine over black label. Top edge dyed pink. Includes the publisher’s scarce wax paper dust jacket, often lost. Housed in the publisher’s slipcase, photographic label on side, light shelf wear. Includes 16 halftone photographic plates (Burns, 0017) This is the Author’s Edition of Mr. Citizen, which was specially produced by Doubleday for the personal use of President Truman.
Inscribed on the half title: “To Mrs. Anna Roosevelt Halsted from Harry Truman, in appreciation of her support and friendship. Independence. Sept. 29, 1960.”
Anna Roosevelt Halsted (1906-1975) was the eldest daughter of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt. During her father’s presidency, she filled in for her frequently traveling mother and acted as her father’s personal assistant, handling correspondence, and managing administrative tasks. Following her father?s death, she worked as an author, speaker, and advocate for women?s civil rights. Anna Roosevelt served as a delegate to the United Nations, chairing the organization’s Commission on Human Rights. She died on December 1, 1975.
Limited edition of Mr. Citizen, signed by President Harry S. Truman.
Octavo, 315pp. Maroon cloth boards, title in gilt over color label on spine. Marbled end papers, top edge dyed red. Includes the publisher’s acetate protector, in fine condition, free of chipping or notable wear. Includes the publisher’s slipcase, shelf wear to side panel, portrait of author on side, solid binding. Kroch’s & Brentano’s retail sticker on rear panel of slipcase. From a limited edition of 1000 copies signed by President Truman, this being number 899.
Mr. Citizen by Harry S. Truman is a collection of essays, reflections, and observations on politics, government, leadership, and the state of the world during his time as President of the United States. Truman offers insights into his decision-making and leadership style. He also touches on his life before and after his presidency, providing readers with a personal perspective on his journey from being a haberdasher in Missouri to becoming the President of the United States.
The Author’s Edition of Mr. Citizen, inscribed to Senator Wayne Morse by Harry Truman.
Octavo, 315pp. Brown morocco spine, title in gilt on spine over black label. Light wear to label on spine. Top edge pink. In publishers slipcase, photographic label on side, light shelf wear. (Burns, 0017) This is the Author’s Edition of Mr. Citizen, which was specially produced by Doubleday for the personal use of President Truman. Inscribed to Senator Wayne Morse on the half title: “To Honorable Wayne Morse with admiration and affectionate regards from one who considers him the greatest of public servants to the people of this republic. Harry Truman. Independence. Sept. 20, 1960. Wayne, you know how I feel and it has been demonstrated! HST.”
Comments: This limited edition set is inscribed to Senator Wayne Morse, an Oregon politician and attorney. He began his career as a democrat, but after the election of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, he became an independent, often caucusing with the democrats. He ran for the democratic nomination for president in 1960, but lost to John F. Kennedy. He was a vocal opponent of the Vietnam War, one of two Senators who opposed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. He lost reelection in 1968.
The Author’s Limited Edition of Mr. Citizen, signed by President Harry S. Truman.
Octavo, 315pp, gilt title on spine, quarter brown morocco with pattered boards, marbled end papers. Maroon top edge. Gilt “Author’s Edition” on front cover, with gilt signature. In the publisher’s slipcase with portrait of Truman on side, mild toning. Limited edition of 100 copies signed by President Truman.
This copy is inscribed: “To Jerry T. Duggan, from Harry Truman. Kindest Regards. Independence, Feb. 7, 1961.”
This limited edition of 100 copies was specially printed for former President Harry S. Truman, for presentation to supporters. This edition should not be confused with the Limited Edition of 1000 copies that was produced at the same time for public distribution.
The first edition, first printing of Citizen Soldiers, signed by Stephen E. Ambrose.
Octavo, 512pp. Blue hardcover, title stamped in silver gilt on the spine. The first printing, with a full number line on copyright page. Faint dust remnant along top edge of text block. Solid text block. In the publisher’s fine dust jacket, $27.50 on the front flap, bright illustrations.
Signed on the title page by Stephen Ambrose.
Inscribed by Lt. General Ben Lear, the first edition of School of the Citizen Soldier: The Educational Program for the Second Army, published in 1942.
Octavo, xvii, 558pp. Brown cloth, title stamped in black. No additional printings noted. Rubbing to cloth, wear to spine. Solid text block. Complete with five illustrations and two fold-out maps. In the publisher’s scarce dust jacket, $3.00 on front flap, shelf wear to panels, a very good example. Inscribed on the half-title: “To N. Thompson, With all good wishes, Gen. Lear.”
General Ben Lear (1879-1966) served in the United States Army during both World Wars. Graduating from the United States Military Academy in 1898, Lear’s early career saw him engaged in various conflicts including the Philippine-American War and the Pancho Villa Expedition. During World War I, he served with the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe. His leadership skills became more prominent in the interwar years, leading to his eventual promotion to Lieutenant General in 1939. As World War II unfolded, Lear played a crucial role in training and preparing U.S. forces for combat. He commanded the Second United States Army and was known for his rigorous training programs and discipline. His methods, though sometimes controversial, were credited with significantly enhancing the combat readiness of American troops. He retired in 1945 and was buried in Arlington Cemetery in 1966.
The Deluxe Signed Edition of Citizen Soldiers by Stephen E. Ambrose, from the Easton Press.
Octavo, 528pp. Full blue leather, title and decorative illustrations in gilt. All edges gilt, silk bookmark, silk endpapers. Includes paperwork from the Easton Press. Short scratch to gilt on lower edge of text block, otherwise fine. Signed on limitation page by Stephen E. Ambrose.
Signed limited edition of Mr. Citizen by former President Harry S. Truman.
Octavo, 315pp, gilt title, marbled end papers, maroon cloth covering. Lacking publisher’s slipcase. Bookplate removed from rear endpaper, blemish covered with maroon ink on spine, corner missing from page [13]. Solid text block, clear of writing or notations. From a limited edition of 1000 copies signed by President Truman, this being number 392.
First English edition of A Citizen Looks at Congress by Secretary of State Dean Acheson, inscribed to National Security Advisor Walt Rostow.
Octavo, 124pp. Black cloth, title in gilt on label affixed to spine. No additional printings mentioned. Solid text block, light toning to endpapers from publisher’s glue. In the publisher’s dust jacket, retail price on front flap, archival tissue repairs to front panel and spine, light soiling to spine, a very good example. Signature page has notable toning, small chip along bottom edge, reinforced along gutter. Signed on the front flyleaf: “To Walt Rostow for whose warm friendship + gay companionship I am forever grateful. Dean Acheson. October 1958.”
Walt Rostow (1916-2003) was an American economist, political theorist, and National Security Advisor to President Lyndon Johnson from 1966-1969. Acheson and Rostow were close friends, but differed on their outlook towards the expansion of communism. Rostow advocated for more involvement in Third World counties to rebuff Soviet influence, while Acheson was focused on Western Europe. Their disagreements were most evident in Vietnam, with Acheson and the “Wise Men” advocating for a withdrawal in 1968, but Rostow pushing forward. Dean Acheson (1893-1971) served as Secretary of State for President Harry S. Truman. Acheson’s memoir, Present at the Creation, won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1970.
Limited edition of Mr. Citizen, signed by Harry S. Truman.
Octavo, 315pp, gilt title, marbled end papers, maroon cloth covering. Publishers acetate protector, some loss to front panel along bottom edge. Slipcase with portrait of author, in near fine condition. Signed limited edition of 1000 copies signed by President Truman, this being number 553.
Signed limited edition of Mr. Citizen by President Harry S. Truman.Â
Octavo, 315pp. Title in gilt on spine, marbled end papers, maroon cloth covers. Publisher’s acetate dust jacket, in fine condition. In the publisher’s slipcase, touch of wear along top edge, otherwise fine. Signed limited edition of 1000 copies signed by President Truman, this being number 461.
