First edition of The Vantage Point by President Lyndon B. Johnson, inscribed to Governor George Romney, just days before Johnson’s death.
Octavo, x, [2], 636pp. Red cloth, title printed on spine over blue print. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. Remnants of tape on copyright page, title page and front endpaper. Two folded pages (204-5), possibly an error by the publisher. In publisher’s first state dust jacket, $15.00 on front flap, faint toning to spine. Some separation of glassine cover along top edge, which is common with this dust jacket.
The book is inscribed: “For Governor George Romney, Whose concern for his fellowman excites me. With admiration & respect, Lyndon B. Johnson. LBJ Ranch. Jan. 9, 1973.” Also includes two paragraphs of notes by George Romney, detailing his meeting with Lyndon Johnson in 1973.
At this point in his career, former Governor George Romney was serving as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for President Richard Nixon, but with Nixon winning a second term, Romney had decided to resign.
The following are the notes from Governor George Romney regarding his January 9th, 1973 meeting with President Johnson at the LBJ Ranch.
Notes are written opposite the title page: “Flying from L.B.J. Ranch to Dallas. / President Johnson visited with me for three hours. He indicated the largest amount of legislation in history, passed by a single Pres. (passed by him) was as a result of crisis. He indicated that even though he had support of most groups, it took a crisis to get action. This included the open housing legislation passed following Martin Luther King’s assassination. Three weeks before he had refused the request of all Civil Rights leaders to issue an open housing executive order and told Clarence Mitchell it would take ten years to get such legislation. / Pres. Johnson said when I talked about basic reform being dependent on a crisis he almost interrupted to say ‘amen.’ The Concerned Citizen Movement I outlined he described as being as being [sic] ‘right on target.’ He gave me names and was willing to advise on the organizing leadership group. / In describing his problems as President he said his greatest problem was communication. That Nixon was better – deserved an A – compared to D for him – but that Nixon is now in trouble. / Of great interest was his account of almost withdrawing from re-nomination a day before the 1964 Convention and Lady Bird’s letter to him while in a Nat. Security Meeting. George Romney.”Â
Full Text of George Romney inscription.
Signed limited edition copy of The Vantage Point by President Lyndon Johnson, with an additional inscription to Gov. Carl E. Sanders of Georgia.
Octavo, x, [2pp], 636pp. Red padded vellum, title stamped on spine, initials and decorative band in gilt on cover. Cracking along hinges of cover, stable binding. Cracking of hinges is common with this limited edition due to the materials used during production. Internally clean. Housed in custom red cloth clamshell, title in gilt on spine.
This is a scarce limited edition printing signed by President Johnson for supporters and members of his administration. This is number 53 of 300 signed copies. Additional inscription on dedication page: “For Betty & Carl Sanders – Devoted, dependable & enlightened friends who give their all – All the time – with gratitude & love – Lyndon B. Johnson / LBJ Ranch / ‘Xmas ’71.”
Carl E. Sanders (1925-2014) was the democratic governor of Georgia from 1963-1967, the youngest governor in the nation. He was considered a progressive on racial and segregation politics for his time, embracing federal laws, but refusing to denounce segregationists. He was term limited and ran for another term as governor in 1970, losing the democratic primary to Jimmy Carter.Provenance: Ahlers & Ogletree Auctions, Lot 1401. The Estate of the 74th Governor of Georgia, Carl and Betty Foy Sanders.
Signed first edition of The Vantage Point by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Octavo, x, [2], 636pp. Red cloth, title printed on spine over blue print. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, price clipped, some separation of glassine cover along the spine, which is typical with this dust jacket.
This copy is signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on a presidential bookplate, affixed to the half-title.
First edition of The Vantage Point by Lyndon B. Johnson, signed by President Johnson. Includes the publisher’s wraparound band.
Octavo, x, [2], 636pp. Red cloth, title printed on spine over blue print. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. In publisher’s first state dust jacket, $15.00 on front flap, some separation of glassine cover along back panel and spine, which is typical with this dust jacket. Signed for The First Edition Circle at Kroch’s & Brentano’s of Chicago, with the scarce wraparound band.
Book is signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on tipped-in blank.
Books signed for The First Edition Circle at Kroch’s & Brentano’s of Chicago were personally signed by President Lyndon Johnson shortly after the publication of his memoirs.
First edition of The Vantage Point by Lyndon B. Johnson, signed by President Johnson.
Octavo, x, [2], 636pp. Red cloth, title printed on spine over blue print. Light rubbing to spine. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. In publisher’s first state dust jacket, $15.00 on front flap, short closed tear to rear panel, some separation of glassine cover along back panel, which is typical with this dust jacket. Signed for The First Edition Circle at Kroch’s & Brentano’s of Chicago, with laid-in First Edition Circle bookmark. Book is signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on tipped-in blank.
Books signed for The First Edition Circle at Kroch’s & Brentano’s of Chicago were personally signed by President Lyndon Johnson shortly after the publication of his memoirs.
First edition of The Vantage Point by Lyndon B. Johnson, inscribed to WWII combat pilot and corporate attorney, Maj. General Ramsay D. Potts.
Octavo, x, [2], 636pp. Red cloth, title printed on spine over blue print. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $15.00 on front flap, some separation of glassine cover along the spine, which is typical with this dust jacket. This copy is signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on a presidential bookplate: “To Ramsay D. Potts, Jr. Best Wishes. Lyndon B. Johnson.”
This copy is inscribed to Ramsay D. Potts, Jr. (1916-2006), a decorated WWII combat pilot and Washington DC corporate attorney. During WWII, Potts received numerous promotions, becoming the group leader of the 453rd Bomb Group and later the Director of Strategic Bombing Operations for the 8th Air Force. After the war, he served as special assistant to Air Force Secretary Stuart Symington and president of the Military Air Transport Association. In 1958, he formed a Washington DC firm known as Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge, retiring in 1986.
First edition of The Vantage Point by Lyndon B. Johnson, signed by President Johnson and Senator Ted Kennedy.
Octavo, x, [2], 636pp. Red cloth, title printed on spine over blue print. Light rubbing to spine. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. In publisher’s first state dust jacket, $15.00 on front flap, verso reinforced with archival tape repairs, rubbing along top edge. Some separation of glassine cover along the back panel, which is typical with this dust jacket. This copy is signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson for The First Edition Circle at Kroch’s & Brentano’s of Chicago, with laid-in bookmark. Additional signature of Senator Ted Kennedy below the LBJ signature, dated 1999. A unique piece.
First edition of The Vantage Point by Lyndon B. Johnson, inscribed by President Johnson to Bill Jordan, the Administrative Assistant to Senator Richard B. Russell.
Octavo, x, [2], 636pp. Red cloth, title printed on spine over blue print. Light rubbing to spine. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. In publisher’s first state dust jacket, $15.00 on front flap, short closed tear to rear panel. Some separation of glassine cover along the back panel, which is typical with this dust jacket.
This copy is signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on a bookplate: “For Bill Jordan, Without whom it couldn’t have been – And in whom I take great pride and pleasure. With affection and gratitude. Lyndon B. Johnson.”
William “Bill” Jordan (1929-2015) served for 13 years as the Administrative Assistant to Senator Richard B. Russell. Senator Lyndon Johnson was the prot?g? of Richard Russell, with Russell helping to pave the way for Johnson to become Senator Majority Leader. Johnson and Russell often dined together, with Bill Jordan being a frequent companion and first-person witness to history. Jordan went on to serve on the professional staff of the Senate Appropriations Committee, retiring in 1980.
First edition of The Vantage Point by Lyndon B. Johnson, signed by President Johnson.
Octavo, x, [2], 636pp. Red cloth, title printed on spine over blue print. Light rubbing to spine. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. In publisher’s first state dust jacket, $15.00 on front flap. Some separation of glassine cover along the spine, which is typical with this dust jacket. Signed for The First Edition Circle at Kroch’s & Brentano’s of Chicago, with laid-in First Edition Circle bookmark. Book is signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on tipped-in blank.
Books signed for The First Edition Circle at Kroch’s & Brentano’s of Chicago were personally signed by President Lyndon Johnson shortly after the publication of his memoirs.
First edition of The Vantage Point by Lyndon B. Johnson, signed by President Johnson.
Octavo, x, [2], 636pp. Red cloth, title printed on spine over blue print. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. Foxing along top edge of text block. In publisher’s first state dust jacket, $15.00 on front flap, light shelf wear. Some separation of glassine cover at hinge on spine, which is typical with this dust jacket.
Signed for The First Edition Circle at Kroch’s & Brentano’s of Chicago. Book is signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on tipped-in blank.
Books signed for The First Edition Circle at Kroch’s & Brentano’s of Chicago were personally signed by President Lyndon Johnson shortly after the publication of his memoirs.
First edition of The Vantage Point by Lyndon B. Johnson, signed by President Johnson.
Octavo, x, [2], 636pp. Red cloth, title printed on spine over blue print. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. In publisher’s first edition dust jacket, $15.00 on front flap, some wear along top edge and separation of glassine cover, which is typical with this dust jacket. Book is signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on tipped-in blank. Includes laid in bookmark from the “1st Edition Circle” at Kroch’s & Brentano’s of Chicago.
Comments: Books signed for the First Edition Circle at Kroch’s & Brentano’s of Chicago were personally signed by President Lyndon Johnson shortly after the publication of his memoirs.
First edition of The Vantage Point by Lyndon B. Johnson, signed by President Johnson. Octavo, x, [2], 636pp. Red cloth, title printed on spine over blue-print. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. Some foxing along edges of text block. In publishers first edition dust jacket, price clipped, some wear along top edge and separation of glassine cover, otherwise a bright jacket. Book is inscribed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on presidential bookplate to John M. Carroll.
The Vantage Point by President Lyndon Johnson, a signed limited edition copy, inscribed to FBI deputy director Cartha DeLoach.
Octavo, x, [2pp], 636 pp. Red faux-leather covers, title in gilt on spine, initials and decorative band in gilt on cover. Cracking along hinges of cover. Cracking of cover is common with this limited edition. Internals are clean. This is a scarce limited edition printing, with 300 copies signed by President Johnson for supporters and members of his administration. This is number 154 of 300 signed copies. Additional inscription on dedication page: “To Cartha “Deke” DeLoach / a good friend – an efficient and conscientious public servant who gave all he had. Lyndon Johnson.”
Cartha DeLoach, known as Deke, was the deputy associate director of the FBI. He was the third most senior official at the FBI, after J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson. Shortly after the assassination of John Kennedy, President Johnson requested that DeLoach be assigned to the White House as an intermediary between himself and Hoover. Mr. DeLoach was considered a member of Johnson’s “inner circle,” with some historians believing that he provided Johnson with critical information on Barry Goldwater and Senator Robert Kennedy. Mr. DeLoach passed away in 2013.
Octavo, 636 pp. Red faux-leather covers, title printed on spine. Cracking along hinges of cover, tear on front panel with tape repair. Cracking of cover is common with this limited edition. Internals are clean. This is a scarce limited edition printing, with 300 copies signed by President Johnson for supporters. This is number 153 of 300 signed copies. Additional inscription on half title to “J. Edgar Hoover, whose service I honor – Lyndon Johnson.” Custom made clamshell case for shelf presentation, in fine condition.
Comments: J. Edgar Hoover was the director of the FBI from 1935 – 1972. His tenure as FBI Director spanned the administrations of six presidents, including President Johnson. The two men were not known to have a warm working relationship during their tenures, so the historical irony of this presentation copy makes it unique.
Octavo, x, [2] 636pp. Contemporary brown leather binding, title in gilt on spine over black label. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. Occasional wear throughout book, with copyright page showing signs of handling. Book is inscribed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to the students of Burnet Junior High School, located outside Dallas, Tx. Inscription reads: “To all the students of Burnet Junior High School – Best Wishes – Lyndon B. Johnson.” Includes laid-in condolence card from Lady Bird Johnson after the death of President Johnson in 1973.
Comments: This book was rebound in an attractive brown leather after being recovered from a library binding. An attractive copy.
