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 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.
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.
This is a single loose-leaf page from Mr. Citizen by President Harry Truman. It is the signed limitation page, not numbered, from a limited edition of 1000 copies.
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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.
Limited edition of Mr. Citizen, signed by former President Harry S. Truman. Octavo, 315pp, gilt title, marbled end papers, maroon cloth covering. Original acetate protector. Lacking slipcase. Previous owners bookplate on front end paper. Limited edition of 1000 copies signed by President Truman, this being number 146.
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Octavo, 288pp. Blue cloth, title in gilt on spine. First edition with no additional printings noted on copyright page. Blue end papers. In publishers dust jacket, $5.95 on front flap, light wear at edges, bright colors, shelf wear on front panel. Inscribed by Governor Romney: “To _, One of the things that made my candidacy effort worthwhile was getting to know you and your delightful children. Lenore and I will always cherish memories of our efforts! George Romney.”
Comments: George Romney served as the Governor of Michigan from 1963-1969. He ran as a moderate republican in 1968, but lost the nomination to Richard Nixon. His son, Mitt Romney, was the republican candidate for President of the United States in 2012.
First edition of The Man Who Knew Coolidge by Sinclair Lewis, in a restored first state dust jacket.
Octavo, [10], 11-275pp. Blue cloth, title stamped in orange. No additional printings on copyright page. Light dust along top edge of text block. Publisher’s dust jacket, with $2.00 price on front flap, light toning to white borders, professional restoration to spine edges and corners, bright illustrations. An attractive example.
A satirical novel by Sinclair Lewis, it is a follow-up to Elmer Gantry. The first section of the novel was originally published in The American Mercury in 1927.
Signed first edition of I Led 3 Lives by Herbert A. Philbrick. Octavo, 398pp. Original black cloth. First edition with no additional printings on copyright page. In publishers dust jacket, $3.50 on front flap, some wear at edges, chipping along top edge of back panel, bright colors. Signed on the front endpaper in blue ink.
Comments: Herbert Philbrick infiltrated the U.S. communist party for the FBI in the 1940’s and wrote about his experiences in this book. The book inspired a television drama series in the 1950s, staring Richard Carlson.
Labor Dictionary: A Concise Encyclopedia of Labor Information by Professor Paul Hubert Casselman. From the library of Dorothy Comingore, labor activist, suspected communist and breakout Hollywood star of Citizen Kane.
Octavo, 554pp. Maroon cloth, title stamped in gilt on spine. No later printings mentioned on copyright page. Significant sunning to spine and front panel. Foxing to endpapers, faint dampstain to lower front corner of text block, but with minimal impact to text. Paired with the publisher’s dust jacket, chipping along top edge, retail price blacked out on front flap, a very good example. Signed on the front free endpaper by Dorothy Comingore.
Dorothy Comingore (1913-1971) was the breakout star of Citizen Kane, the critically acclaimed film by Orson Welles. As her fame grew, so did the FBI’s attention to her suspected communist activities. In 1952 she declined to answer questions when called in front of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA), resulting in her being blacklisted from Hollywood. She never worked in Hollywood again and struggled with alcoholism in her later years.
