Present At the Creation

by Acheson, Dean

The author relates his experiences in the State Department during a period that witnessed World War II, European reconstruction, the Korean War and McCarthyism

Reviews

Review this book!

Available Copies

Present at the Creation

Present at the Creation

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
None
Edition
First Edition stated; First Printing
Published
1969
Binding
Sewn binding is square and tight.
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Maysville, Georgia, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$121.62

Show Details

Description:
Hardcover. 798 pp. W.W. Norton Company, New York (1969). First Edition stated. Full Number Line 1-10. Bright, square, unmarked copy with no DJ. Blue cloth boards and corners straight and sharp. Minor rubbing of corners and softened spine ends. Near Fine. More photos on request. Shipped in a box within a box, in bubble wrap, with a tracking number. Heavy… Read more about this item
Item Price
NZ$121.62
Present at the Creation; My Years in the State Department
More Photos

Present at the Creation; My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean [Ambassador Edward Perkins]

Condition
Used - Very good
Jacket Condition
near fine
Edition
First Edition, Second Printing
Published
1969
Binding
Cloth
ISBN 10
039307448X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$971.29

Show Details

Description:
New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1969. First Edition, Second Printing. Cloth. Very good/near fine. Presentation copy of Present at the Creation by Dean Acheson, inscribed to U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Edward J. Perkins.. Octavo, xiv, [4], 798 pp. Blue cloth, title in gilt on spine. Lacking first edition statement on copyright page, number line starting… Read more about this item
Item Price
NZ$971.29
Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
Used - Near Fine in Very Good DJ
Edition
First edition
Published
1969
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Helena, Montana, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$84.46

Show Details

Description:
W. W. Norton & Company, 1969. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good DJ. First printing, near fine blue cloth hardcover shows touch of soil at page edges and mild toning to front endpapers, else tight and clean, in very good dust jacket that shows ink mark through price at front flap, light rubbing and soil, bit… Read more about this item
Item Price
NZ$84.46
Present at the Creation; My Years in the State Department
More Photos

Present at the Creation; My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
Used - Near fine
Jacket Condition
very good
Edition
First Edition, First Printing
Published
1969
Binding
Cloth
ISBN 10
039307448X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$464.53

Show Details

Description:
New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1969. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Near fine/very good. First edition of Present at the Creation, signed by former Secretary of State, Dean Acheson.. Octavo, xiv, [4], 798 pp. Blue cloth, title in gilt on spine. Stated "first edition" on copyright page, with a full number line. No page markings or notes.… Read more about this item
Item Price
NZ$464.53
Present at the Creation : My Years in the State Department

Present at the Creation : My Years in the State Department

by Dean Acheson

Condition
Used - Good
Published
1987
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
039307448X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$18.50

Show Details

Description:
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W., 1987. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read… Read more about this item
Item Price
NZ$18.50
PRESENT AT THE CREATION

PRESENT AT THE CREATION

by Dean Acheson

Condition
Used - Very good +
Jacket Condition
very good
Edition
later printing
Published
1969
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Blue Hill, Maine, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$33.78

Show Details

Description:
New York: W. W. Norton, 1969. later printing. Hardcover. Very good +/very good. 6 x 9 in. Cloth boards. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; covers clean, minor shelf wear. Binding tight. PO's address label on ffep. DJ is VERY GOOD ; clean, spine toned, one small tear. Gov. Stax.
Item Price
NZ$33.78
No image available

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by ACHESON, DEAN

Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Seller
DUNEDIN, NZL
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$25.00

Show Details

Description:
Norton 1969. Previous owners annotations inside front cover. Imperial octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs
Item Price
NZ$25.00
Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
Used - Acceptable
Published
1969
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
039307448X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$18.56

Show Details

Description:
W. W. Norton & Company, 1969. Hardcover. Acceptable. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
NZ$18.56
No image available

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by Dean Acheson

Condition
Used - Good
Published
1969T
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
039307448x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Beaverton, Oregon, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$18.58

Show Details

Description:
W W Norton & Co Inc, 1969T. hardcover. Good. 1.7323 in x 9.4882 in x 6.4173 in. Hardback. No dust jacket. Cover edges and corners in good shape. Spine is tight. Pages are clean, no markings, notes or stains. Ships from Friends bookstore to benefit Beaverton (Oregon) library.
Item Price
NZ$18.58
No image available

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
Used - Good
Published
1970
Binding
Paperback
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$35.91

Show Details

Description:
Signet / NAL, 1970. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust… Read more about this item
Item Price
NZ$35.91
Present at the Creation : My Years in the State Department

Present at the Creation : My Years in the State Department

by Dean Acheson

Condition
Used - Good
Published
1987
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
039307448X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$18.50

Show Details

Description:
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W., 1987. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
NZ$18.50
Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
Used - Acceptable
Published
1969
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
039307448X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$18.50

Show Details

Description:
W. W. Norton & Company, 1969. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
NZ$18.50
No image available

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by Dean Acheson

Condition
Used - Good
Jacket Condition
Missing
Published
1969-01-01
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
039307448X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Alplaus, New York, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$34.58

Show Details

Description:
W W Norton & Co Inc, 1969-01-01. Hardcover. Good/Missing. Hardbound without dust jacket. Pages unmarked, moderate wear.
Item Price
NZ$34.58
No image available

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
Reissue
Published
1987-09-17
ISBN 10
0393304124
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Medford, New York, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$20.27

Show Details

Description:
W. W. Norton & Company, 1987-09-17. Reissue. Used - Very Good. A copy that may have been read, very minimal wear and tear. May have a remainder mark.
Item Price
NZ$20.27
No image available

Present at the Creation; My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
Used - Very good
Jacket Condition
Good
Edition
Second Printing [stated]
Published
1969
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
039307448X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$422.30

Show Details

Description:
New York: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc, 1969. Second Printing [stated]. Hardcover. Very good/Good. Jim Keith (Author photograph). xvii, [1], 798 pages. Illustrations. Notes. References. Index. DJ is price clipped and has some wear, soiling, chips, and tears. Inscribed by the author to John T. Chadwell on the fep. Inscription reads To John T. Chadwell with best… Read more about this item
Item Price
NZ$422.30
No image available

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
Used - Good
Jacket Condition
fair
Edition
Fourth Printing
Published
1969
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
039307448X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$337.84

Show Details

Description:
New York: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc, 1969. Fourth Printing. Hardcover. Good/fair. Jim Keith (Author photograph). xvii, [1], 798 pages. Illustrations. Notes. References. Index. DJ soiled, creased, & scuffed: small tears/chips, small pieces missing. Inscribed and signed by the author (Dean Acheson); small smear in the inscription. Dean Gooderham Acheson (April 11, 1893 - October 12, 1971)… Read more about this item
Item Price
NZ$337.84
Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Good
Edition
First Edition
Published
1969
Binding
Cloth
ISBN 10
039307448X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$109.71

Show Details

Description:
New York: W. W. Norton & Co., Inc., 1969. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. Hardcover/ DJ (price-clipped), VG/ Good condition. Stated First Edition, 1st printing per no. line; book has 9 digit SBN (not ISBN). 798 pages, 9.5 x 6.5"" x 1.75"", b/w author photo on back. DJ is Good to VG; bit of light rubbing &… Read more about this item
Item Price
NZ$109.71
No image available

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by Dean Acheson

Condition
UsedAcceptable
ISBN 10
039307448X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Skokie, Illinois, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$11.74

Show Details

Description:
UsedAcceptable. Signs of wear/scuffs/creases/damage/minor discoloration/inscribing on dust jacket, stitching near spine, flyleaf, edges, board corners, & bind but book is in acceptable condition. Text is clean.
Item Price
NZ$11.74
No image available

Present at the Creation : My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10
039307448x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$20.39

Show Details

Description:
Norton & Company Limited, W. W. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
NZ$20.39
No image available

Present at the Creation: My Years in the State Department

by Acheson, Dean

Condition
New
ISBN 10
0393304124
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Victoria, British Columbia, CAN
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$84.38

Show Details

Description:
W W NORTON & CO. New. Special order direct from the distributor
Item Price
NZ$84.38