Nicholas King / George Bush A Biography Signed 1st Edition 1980

Description: George Bush: A Biography Author: King, Nicholas [George Bush] Title: George Bush: A Biography Publication: New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1980 Edition: First Edition Description: A first edition of George Bush: A Biography by Nicholas King, inscribed by Vice President Bush to presidential speechwriter and columnist William Safire. Hardcover. Octavo, xii, 146pp. Gray hardcover, title in silver on black cloth spine. First edition with full number line on copyright page. In publisher's dust jacket, $7.95 on front flap, fine condition with bright colors and vivid portrait on back cover. Inscribed on the front end paper: "To Bill Safire - With professional respect - With personal admiration and friendship. George Bush. Feb. 1981." Additional handwritten note on vice presidential stationery: "Dear Bill - I'm flattered! Here it is - Listen, the world is wrong about V.P.'s work. This is a good job - and I like working for / with our new President. Best, George." Fine / fine. Bill Safire had a complicated history with the Bush Family. At the time of this book (1981), Vice President Bush enjoyed a close and cordial relationship with The New York Times columnist. Safire was complementary of Bush in the aftermath of the assassination attempt upon President Ronald Reagan's life. By 1992, Safire openly supported Bill Clinton for president. In 2003, he was critical of George W. Bush for the treatment of prisoners of war but was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Seller ID: 2054 Subject: Presidents The First Edition The First Edition offers collectors the finest selection of notable rare books by important world figures. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Vero Beach, FL, we take great pride in carrying books that are important around the world, but also in our local community. We're proud members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association, the Northern Ohio Bibliophilic Society and the Better Business Bureau of Cincinnati. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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