New York: Times Books, 1995. First Edition. 1/4 cloth. Fine/fine. Sarah Elizabeth Chuldenko. A fine, signed first edition by former President Jimmy Carter in a fine dust jacket. Buckram quarter cloth over paper boards. Signed by President Carter on the half title and by the illustrator Chuldenko on the title page. Deckled page edges. 130 pp. 6 1/4 x 8 inches tall, octavo. The first collection of poetry by former President Jimmy Carter, who shares here his private memories about his childhood, his family and political life, with illustrations by his granddaughter. Always a Reckoning sets a precedent since no other president has published a book of poetry.

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Bookseller: Uncommon Works (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1204
Title: Always a Reckoning and Other Poems
Author: Jimmy Carter
Illustrator: Sarah Elizabeth Chuldenko
Format/Binding: 1/4 cloth
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0812924347
ISBN 13: 9780812924343
Publisher: Times Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1995
Bookseller catalogs: Poetry & Drama;

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