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Roosevelt, Theodore. African Game Trails; in Two Volumes. New York: Scribner's Sons, 1910. Limited Edition #268 / 500. SIGNED, "Theodore Roosevelt" on limitation page.

This coveted edition of Roosevelt's memoir in Africa with his son is a centerpiece of any presidential bookshelf. 9.75" x 6.5", Vol 1 pp. xvi, 1- 268, 23 illustrations, frontispiece and map, Vol II, vii, 269 - 529 with frontispiece and 24 illustrations. Printed on special Ruisdael paper, fading at the first several pages of each corner caused from the leather corners. The tipped in limited edition page has several small chips where the paper extends from the text block, light wear at the corners, uneven aging to the spine. Illustrations have tissue guards with captions printed opposite. Very good minus Vol. 1 has front cover reattachment repair with Japanese paper and chip at base of front bottom spine, not issued with dust jacket. Three quarter pig skin with light brown paper over boards, titling impressed on spine.

Less than three weeks after stepping down from the presidency, outgoing American president Theodore Roosevelt combined with and outfitted by the Smithsonian Institution, sailed for an African expedition. Its purpose was to collect specimens for the Smithsonian's new Natural History museum, now known as the National Museum of Natural History. The expedition collected around 11,400 animal specimens which took Smithsonian naturalists eight years to catalog. Following the expedition, Roosevelt chronicled it in this book.

"The hunter who wanders through these lands see sights which ever afterward remain fixed in his mind." (p x) $3,750

Hoover, Herbert. The Ordeal Of Woodrow Wilson. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1958. Special Presentation Edition.

SIGNED "Herbert Hoover" on tipped-in publisher's limitation page, Copy #169 of 500 numbered, signed copies. 6" x 9", pp. xii, 1-318, with 12 pp. of B&W photographs, blued top edge. Wonderful copy of Hoover's last book, with no defects noted, does not included issued slipcase. Herbert Hoover (1874- 1964), was the 31st President of the United States. During the Wilson administration he was Director of the U.S. Food Administration, bringing humanitarian relief to both sides of the conflict during and after WWI. From this perspective he had close, personal insight into Wilson and the first person authority to write this book. Fine. Tan cloth over boards with titling in gilt on blue panels on spine and authors signature impressed in gilt inside similar blue panel.

"In my constant relations with the President on these matters, I learned of his forceful and clear mind, his administrative strength and his courage. He gave me unfailing support and encouragement in every position that I served under him and on every problem that I placed before him." (p 264) $425 Hoover, Herbert. The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover; Years of Adventure 1874 - 1920. New York: The MacMillan Company, 1953. Eighth Printing.

INSCRIBED "To Dr. Herbert Moffett / With the Good Wishes of Herbert Hoover". 9.25" x 6", pp. xv, 2-503 with frontispiece and four full page B&W photographs. Quality text block, clean, and. Cover has bump at top left, otherwise fine. DJ has two 1" chips and wear and small chips along the edges. Orphan copy of Hoover's three volume set, great entry level book for Presidential signature collector or trying to complete the 3 volume set.

Herbert Clark Hoover (1874 – 1964) was an American engineer, businessman, and politician who served as the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. A member of the Republican Party, he held office during the onset of the Great Depression. Prior to serving as president, Hoover led the Commission for Relief in Belgium, served as the director of the U.S. Food Administration, and served as the 3rd U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Very good in Good - dust jacket. Navy blue cloth over boards with titling in gilt on spine.

"The system of child-feeding which we developed was destined to be spread over most of Europe after the War." (p 177) $375

Hoover, Herbert. The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover; The Great Depression 1929- 1941. New York: The MacMillan Company, 1952.

Stated First Printing. INSCRIBED "To Jules Jones / With the Good Wishes of Herbert Hoover" on ffe in Hoover's often used blue-green pen. 9.25" x 6", pp. xv, 2-503 with fronitispiece and six full page B&W photographs. Quality text block with a few spots of foxing on title page. Cover has shelf wear and rubs from adjacent books, but no wear through or fraying of cover, some fade to spine. Orphan copy of Hoover's three volume set, great entry level book for Presidential signature collector. Navy blue cloth over boards with titling in gilt on spine. Good + in not present dust jacket.

"No matter how much emotion a President may feel at all these aberrations of the democratic process, he cannot or, at least, should not display it lest he injure the process itself." (p 104) $300

Nixon, Richard. In The Arena; A Memoir of Victory, Defeat and Renewal. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1990. Limited Edition #346 / 500.

SIGNED "Richard Nixon" on limitation page in blue ink. 6.38" x 9.5" pp. [5] 6-384 with 24 pp. of B& W photos. In his eighth book Nixon looks very inward and recounts a personal reflection on his interaction with other historical world leaders, yet still can't cease giving advice to all about everything. This attractive edition is extremely collectible. Near as new in blue leather with titling in gilt on spine with matching blue leather slipcase. Blue boards with 1/4 black cloth spine, gold titling on spine.

"During Watergate, our small staff of lawyers and press officers was outflanked and outnumbered by innumerable, highly partisan congressional staff members who leaked - 'gushed' would be a better word - to innumerable, highly ambitious reporters, all of them eager to earn points with their editors by presenting some new revelation about the Nixon White House. That dozens of these stories finally proved to be untrue did not mitigate the damage they did when they were published." (p 249) $425 Nixon, Richard. No More Vietnams. New York: Arbor House, 1985. First Edition / Deluxe Edition.

SIGNED "Richard Nixon" on free front endpaper. 8.25" 5.75", pp. [8] 9-240, with uncut fore edge. Slipcase has adequately protected the condition of this volume, while itself bearing the slightest indications of shelf wear. Nixon's analysis and rewrite of the historical lessons learned from America's most contentious war. Fine in Very good slipcase. Royal blue cloth over boards with titling on spine in gilt and Nixon's signature facsimile impressed on the front cover.

"A lesson that our adversaries should learn from our intervention in Vietnam is the United States, under resolute and strong leadership, will go to great lengths and endure great sacrifices to defend its allies and interests". (p. 210) $325

Clinton, Bill. Between Hope and History; Meeting America's Challenges for the 21st Century. New York: Times Books Random House, 1996. Stated First Edition with complete number line.

SIGNED "Bill Clinton" on title page. 5.5" x 8.25", pp [i-iix] ix-xiii [1-2] 3-178. Bill Clinton lays out his vision for the country. As new in as new dust jacket.

"In this era of old and new problems, old and new threats, old and new alignments among and within nations, our goal is constant: to make sure the United States remains the greatest force for peace and prosperity on Earth." (p 147) $225

Clinton, Bill. My Life. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2002. First Edition / First Printing.

SIGNED "William Jefferson Clinton" on title page with black felt tip pen. 9.5" x 6.5" pp. [4] 5-957 xlii with 32 pp. of B&W photos. Housed in a black faux leather clamshell with silver moire lining. The box is trimmed in silver with the presidential seal on the spine and titling on spine and cover. Excellent copy, with no defects noted, which was uncommonly signed in Clinton's full name and then put back on the shelf. As new in as new dust jacket. Blue textured paper over boards with titling in gilt on the spine.

These specially signed and boxed memoirs by the 42nd President were given as gifts to international leaders and significant donors.

"On my first day as President, I started out by taking Mother down to the Rose Garden, to show her exactly where I had stood when I shook hands with President Kennedy almost thirty years ago." (p 480) $850

Clinton, Bill. Back To Work; Why We Need Smart Government For A Strong Economy. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2011. Stated First Edition.

SIGNED, "Bill Clinton" in black felt tip on the title page. 8.25" x 5.75", pp. x, 4 - 196 with uncut fore edge. The 42nd President of the United States, the ultimate policy wonk, shares his ideas on how to get the economy back on track after the great recession. As to be expected, the consummate Democratic politician interweaves the indispensable role of government into taking the action necessary to restore the dominance of the American economy. As new in as new dust jacket. Dark blue cloth over boards with titling in gilt on the spine.

"It is heartening that people all over the world want to pursue their own version of the American Dream but troubling that others are doing a better job than we are of providing it to their people." (p 105) $135

Clinton, Hillary Rodham. Hard Choices. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2014. First Edition.

SIGNED "Hillary" in blue ink on title page. 9.25" x 6", pp. xii, 2 - 635 with 24 pp. of color photographs. Collectible copy with no defects noted. In the run-up to the 2016 election, Hillary uses the memoir of her four years as Secretary of State under President Obama to strengthen her bona fides. The title refers to the "Hard Choices" she and her governmental colleagues were faced with on the international stage. As new in as new dust jacket. Quarter black paper with grey paper over boards, titling in gilt on the spine, photographic end papers.

"I spoke with the living former Secretaries of State. This is a fascinating club that transcends partisan differences. The had each taken a leg of the relay race and were eager to help me graph the baton and get off to a fast start." $125

Gore, Al. An Inconvenient Truth; The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming And What We Can Do About It. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 2006. First Edition.

SIGNED "Al Gore" on title page. Includes a photo of the Vice President Gore at the signing of the book. 9" x 7.5", pp. [12] 13 - 325, with French Cover. As new, signed and put in a protective sleeve. French Cover in white cardboard and titling in black.

"Our own Glacier National Park will soon to be renamed, "the park formerly known as Glacier." (p 46) $95

Biden, Joe. Promises To Keep; On Life and Politics. New York: Random House, 2007. First / First.

Inscribed "To Anne Michael Keith! Thanks for your support Keep the faith! 2/27/14". 9" x 6", pp. xxiii, 4-365, with 8 pp. of B&W photos. Near as new copy of Biden's political biography and memoir in the run-up to the 2008 Presidential election. Such books have become obligatory for serious candidates to get their history, policies and bona fide's in front of the voting public.

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., served as the 47th Vice President of the U. S. from 2009 to 2017 under President . He represented Delaware as a U.S. Senator from 1973 when he became the sixth-youngest senator in American history. Fine in fine dust jacket. Black paper over boards with titling in silver gilt on spine.

"I've made more than twelve thousand votes in the Senate and there are plenty of political handicappers who, like baseball statisticians, could parse the votes, run the number, and make a profile of my career." (p 237) $250

O'Connor, Sandra Day. The Majesty Of The Law; Reflections Of A Supreme Court Justice. New York: Random House, 2003. Stated First Edition with full number line.

SIGNED "Sandra Day O'Connor" on title page. 6" x 9.25", pp. xvii, 5-330 with black and white photos throughout. Both the book and the DJ are in unread quality. The first woman to ascend to the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice O'Connor brilliantly paved the way just as Jackie Robinson did for baseball, without the racial scrutiny. Near as new in Fine dust jacket. Dark brown paper binding with lighter brown boards and bronze titling on the spine.

"The very problems that the democratic change brings - social tension, heightened expectations, political unrest - are also strengths. Discord is a sign that progress is afoot; unease is an indication that a society has let go of what it knows and is working out something better and new." (p 276) $125

Sotomayor, Sonia. My Beloved World. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2013. Stated First Edition.

SIGNED "" on title page in blue ink. 6.25" x 9.25", pp. xi, [4] 5-319 with 16 pp. of B&W photos. Immaculate, near as new copy of the third woman and first Latina to serve on the Supreme Court.

Sonia Maria Sotomayor (June 25, 1954) is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving since August 2009. She has the distinction of being its first justice of Hispanic heritage, the first Latina, its third female justice. Sotomayor graduated summa cum laude from in 1976 and received her J.D. from Yale Law School in 1979, where she was an editor at the Yale Law Journal. In May 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Sotomayor to the Supreme Court following the retirement of Justice David Souter. Fine in fine dust jacket. Red cloth with gold titling on spine.

"I could be a great lawyer, I decided. But a part of me, I knew, would have preferred to be the judge rather than Perry Mason. At the time, with no knowledge of what either aspiration might entail, the one didn't seem any more outlandish than the other." (p 81) $95

Rehnquist, William H. All The Laws But One; Civil Liberties In Wartime. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1998. Stated First Edition.

SIGNED "Wm H Rehnquist" in black ink at the top of free front endpaper. 9.25" x 6.5", p.xiii, 3 - 254 with four pages of B&W photos. Tight, clean and no defects noted. The title of this book is derived from Abraham Lincoln's speech to Congress when he suspended the writ of habeus corpus, restraining an individual's civil rights. Rhenquist's 33 years on the Court is the fourth longest tenure and his 19 years as Chief Justice represented a conservative in judicial system and that of state's rights. Near as new in Fine dust jacket. Quarter grey cloth with grey paper over boards.

"The Privilege of Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require." (p 36) $150

Rehnquist, William. Grand Inquests; The Historic Impeachments of Justice Samuel Chase and President Andrew Johnson. New York: William Morrow and Co., Inc., 1992. Stated First Edition.

SIGNED, "Wm H Rehnquist" in black ink at top of blank front endpaper. Slight tide mark at base of spine, otherwise fine. DJ in mylar has no noticeable wear. William Hubbs Rehnquist (1924 – 2005) served on the Supreme Court of the United States for 33 years, including 19 years as Chief Justice. Considered a conservative, Rehnquist favored a conception of federalism that emphasized the Tenth Amendment's reservation of powers to the states. Very good + in fine dust jacket. Quarter red cloth with grey paper over boards.

"When the roll call was complete, thirty-five senators had voted to convict, and nineteen senators had voted to acquit...Two thirds not having pronounced guilty, the President is, therefore, acquitted upon this article." (p 234) $150

Rehnqist, William H. The Supreme Court. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2001. New Edition, Later Printing.

SIGNED " Wm H Rehnquist in black pen on free front endpaper. 9.25" x 6.25", pp xi, 3 - 302 with uncut fore edge. Collectible condition, no defects noted. Rhenquist serves the reader a condensed history of the Supreme Court updating this new edition from the 1987 initial publication. Rhenquest's 33 years on the Court is the fourth longest tenure and his 19 years as Chief Justice represented a conservative in judicial system and that of state's rights. Fine in Fine dust jacket. Quarter blue paper with grey paper over boards and titling on spine in gilt.

"There is something about seeing a legal opinion in print that makes it far more convincing than it was in typescript." (p 264) $165 Cox, Archibald. The Court And The Constitution. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1987. First / First.

SIGNED "Archibald Cox" on title page. 9" x 6", pp. 1-434. Other than being price clipped, excellent copy with no defects noted.

Archibald Cox Jr. (1912 – 2004) was the bowtie wearing American lawyer who became a cultural icon as the special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal. He served as U.S. Solicitor General under President John F. Kennedy. During his career, he was a pioneering expert on labor law and was also an authority on constitutional law. The Journal of Legal Studies has identified Cox as one of the most cited legal scholars of the 20th century. Fine in fine dust jacket. Quarter black cloth with red paper over boards and titling in gilt on spine.

"My fears went further. Suppose that President Nixon did disobey the order to produce the Watergate Tapes, suffered no penalties, and thus revealed the impotence of law." (p 16) $75

Warren, Elizabeth. A Fighting Chance. New York: Henry Holt, 2014. Stated First Edition / First Printing.

SIGNED "Elizabeth Warren", neatly and broadly in blue sharpie on title page. 9.25" x 6.25", pp. 2-337, with 16 pp. of color photographs. Collectible copy of this outspoken champion of the middle class. In the run-up to the 2016 election, Warren gets her story out front. Typical political memoir from an attorney with a somewhat atypical career, Warren exposes her biography, achievements, philosophy with the usual dose of anecdotes.

Yes, she could be president someday making this a low cost investment. Near as new in fine dust jacket. Blue textured paper over boards with titling in gilt on spine.

"As a kid, I had learned about my Native American background the same way every kid learns about who they are: from family. I never questioned my family's stories or asked my parents for proof or documentation. What kid would?" (p 239) $115