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STRICTLY PERSONAL A MEMOIR BY JOHN S D EISENHOWER STATED FIRST EDITION 1974 WITH CONTEMPORARY INSCRIPTIONImmerse yourself in American presidential and military history with this authentic 1974 Stated First Edition copy of Strictly Personal: A Memoir. Written by John S. D. Eisenhower, decorated U.S. Army officer, diplomat, and son of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, this compelling volume includes a fascinating contemporary presentation note penned on the half-title page dating exactly to the book's launch window: Hope you enjoy it at The Beaches 8/20/74. Dedicated on the interior to his mother, Mamie Doud Eisenhower, this book makes a wonderful addition to any mid-century political library or presidential collection.KEY STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS & REFERENCE DATA:
- Stated First Edition: Confirmed first printing published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in 1974, highly collectible for antiquarian book dealers.
- Contemporary Inscription Interest: Features an authentic, era-specific handwritten gift note dated August 20, 1974, matching the exact month and year of the book's initial distribution but not verified to be the author. Again the inscription period is correct but is not claimed to be or verified to be the authors.
- Deep Historical Context: Offers a firsthand look into life as a military brat, West Point cadet, combat service in the Korean War, and life as a top security aide inside the Eisenhower White House.CONDITION SPECIFICATIONS:
- Dust Jacket: Present and structurally intact, displaying standard surface shelf wear and age-appropriate toning along the margins as shown in the images. back of dust cover has a preservation glue to stop the splitting of the dust cover as shown in the photos.
- Binding and Spine: Solid structural integrity throughout. Hardcover boards stand true, and the spine binding firmly secures the internal text block.
- Interior Pages: Clean page layout completely free of modern highlighting or ink scribbles. The 1974 presentation writing remains sharp, clear, and perfectly legible.Seller Notice: Please inspect our high-resolution imagery carefully to verify the exact cosmetic state of the dust jacket panels, cloth edges, and the internal paper patina before finalizing your purchase.
