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New York: Arbor House, (1985). 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition of President Richard Nixon's third book on foreign policy, Signed by him on the front free endpaper. 8vo. 240 pp. A fine copy in navy cloth, gilt titles to the spine in the publisher's slipcase, as issued. "With a Wilsonian zeal to participate in great causes - causes ''as big as the whole world itself'' - Richard Nixon in this strongly argued, often intemperate polemic urges Americans to contest aggression wherever it rears its head." The New York Times.

Dublin & London: Maunsel & Co. Ltd, 1919. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. First Edition. THE STORY OF THE IRISH CITIZEN ARMY 1919. Softcover book printed black on tan wrapper in protective mylar. 8 vo, Size: 4 7/8" x 7 1/4" 72 pp. stapled booklet. Edges a bit dulled and some staining with age but overall in very good condition. No folds or tears. First book by the Irish playwright Sean O'Casey, using the name "P. O'Cathasaigh" and his first paid publication. A good insight into the history of Ireland and the formation of the Irish Citizen Army during the Dublin strike of 1913-1914, and the part it played in the subsequent history of Ireland.

London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1926. First Edition. Hardcover. Better Than Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Canadian diplomat and author Kenneth P. Kirkwood's copy with his library stamp to the front free endpaper, half--title and title-pages. A collaborative work undertaken when Toynbee was 36 and Kirkwood 26, as he notes in, 'Arnold J. Toynbee. Philosopher Of History'. 8vo. 329 pp. A very good or better copy in dark green cloth, gilt titles to the spine with some light wear at the crown and heel of the spine and corners. A volume in the series, The Modern World (A Survey of Historical Forces). A very presentable copy indeed. From a comprehensive Kenneth P. Kirkwood collection comprising original manuscripts, author's copies, and journals. Size: Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall.

Little Brown & Co, 1985. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. by Author. First Edition, Vietnam: VIETNAM: THE VALOR AND THE SORROW: FROM THE HOME FRONT TO THE FRONT LINES IN WORDS AND PICTURES, by Boettcher. Published by Little Brown and Company, 1985 with rare dustjacket with some gentle wear. Inscribed on the half-title signed by Boettcher. "To the Morales Family, Pam and I greatly value the friendship of your daughter Dee and Son-in-law Sam. I hope that you find that book measures up to the importance of the subject. Best Wishes, Tom Boettcher May 11, 1985 Oklahoma, City". "Imbued with Kennedy-style idealism,Boettcher himself entered the Air Force Academy at precisely that moment in our past when a generation was on the verge of finding itself torn apart by conflicting ideals of patriotism. Having served as airforce liaison to the press in Vietnam in 1968-1969, he has now written the first popular history of the war from the point of view of one who served there..."* from the dustjacket intro. A… Read More

London: Geo. Goulding, 1789. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dixon, Captain George. VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD: but more Particularly to the North-West Coast of America: Performed in 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788, in The King George and Queen Charlotte, Captains Portlock: London Geo. Goulding, 1789. Excellent example. First Edition. Tall copy, 11" 1/8. Quarto pp.xxix, [1]blank, [1 leaf]errata & directions to binder, 360, 47. with half-title. 5 folding engraved maps & bound with 17 engraved plates, 3 of which are folding & 1 of which [Cape St. James p.214] was never originally bound in & now supplied in excellent facsimile. Large [24.5 x 35 inches] folding frontispiece chart. Half-title page present. Errata on recto and instructions to binder on verso of unpaged leaf following introduction. Account of the voyage of the "Queen Charlotte" in a 4-year expedition from England to the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) and China via the Pacific Northwest. Contemporary calf sumptuously bound with an ornately… Read More