1776 (Signed x 2 First Edition Association Copy)
New York: Simon and Schuster, 2005. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine / Fine. Item #018721
ISBN: 0743226712
8vo., 386pp. Beautiful First Edition, First Printing with full number sequence. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($32.00), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. Beautiful, long inscription by the author on the flyleaf, to his son-in-law Zeke Vaught, to celebrate his years of military service, "A 4th of July Message - 07/03/85. Dear Zeke - It took 7 years to form our country, starting in '1776'.... Two hundred & twenty-nine years later, you have completed 7 honorable and commendable years of service to our country. I am personally very proud of your dedication to duty and for the talents you have displayed in the medical field, in serving others and helping them get well from their inflicted injuries and their illnesses. Besides this, you are a good parent, along with Beth, (one of his five children), to beautiful children. Congratulations, with heartfelt thanks for serving America and the Navy as well! With love (from your father-in-law & a retired 'old salt"...) Mr. M. P.S. I know you'll enjoy reading the book". Twenty years later, on the title page, McCullough has also inscribed, "For Zeke Vaught with congratulations on the service in the U.S. Navy. David McCullough. Martha's Vineyard July 4, 2005". A gorgeous collectable copy and a wonderful association.
Price: $450.00