Michael A Musmanno - Glory & The Dream - Abraham Lincoln - Signed

Description: Offered here is an author inscribed, 1st Edition of " The Glory & The Dream - Abraham Lincoln, before and after Gettysburg " written by Michael A. Musmanno and published by The Long House Inc, New Canaan, CT in 1967. From the blurb: " This is a little jewel of a book. You will live through the debates which ended with The President being invited to make 'a few dedicatory remarks' on November 19, 1863 - what was to become the immortal Gettysburg Address." This book was published on the 104th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. 62 Pages. Also laid in is the publishers pre-publication notice of this and 2 other similar books. This copy warmly inscribed to " Joseph A Califano who has brought into realization the glory of the dream of his beloved Mother and Father to see their son honored in the highest places of the nation. " (From Wikipedia) "Califano was appointed Special Assistant to President Lyndon B Johnson on July 26, 1965. In this position, Califano served as LBJ's chief domestic aide, developing the President's legislative program as well as helping coordinate economic policies and handling domestic crises. He also worked on a variety of domestic problems, including labor-management relations, balance of payments, healthcare, education environmental and urban issues and civil rights. He served in this position until January 20, 1969. While in this post, The New York Times called him "The Deputy President for Domestic Affairs."" Clean and tightly bound hardcover book in the publishers original blue cloth, illustrative end sheets with no noted defects is in NEAR FINE condition. Dust jacket (not price clipped), with the spine slightly darkened is also in NEAR FINE condition. Please see accompanying photos, which are of the actual item being offered that you will receive. This book is quite hard to find as signed association copy, especially in such fine condition. This is your opportunity to obtain a very nice copy for your collection at a very attractive price -- as well as supporting our charitable mission. If you would like to see more photos of this item, or have questions, please send a message. To see more of our offerings, please visit our ebay store: WestportBookSalesCT We offer free shipping anywhere in the United States. We typically use U.S. Postal Service, Media Mail, although we may opt to use another service. We do not ship outside the United States. Local pickup option is also available, after payment, by appointment only, at our Westport CT used book shop. Westport Book Sale is a non-profit enterprise, providing employment and job training for adults with disabilities, while raising funds for the Westport Library (CT), through our used book sales. Every purchase supports our dual mission. Thank you!

Price: 45 USD

Location: Westport, Connecticut

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