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PAP. Condición: New. Chester, Malcolm Ilustrador. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 64 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.15 inches. In Stock.

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Condición: New. Chester, Malcolm Ilustrador. Print on Demand.

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Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Green decorative boards with silver emblem; in faded dustjacket ; 357 pp. ; essays by Raymond J. Porter, James D. Brophy, Samuel Hynes, John Unterecker, J. Daniel Murphy, Eileen Kennedy, James Carens, Lester Conner, Maurice Wohlgelernter, Grover Smith, Mabel Washington, E. l. Epstein, Marvin Magalaner, Chester Anderson, John Frayne, Sighle Kennedy, Rubin Rabinovitz, Kathleen McGrory, David H. Greene, Kevin Sullivan, and Thomas S. W. Lewis ; The Library of Irish Studies, Volume 1 ; G/G. Book.

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Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 1st edition. 384 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

8vo. [4], 197, [1] pp. With 4 photo plates. Red tweed publisher's boards, black lettering on spine, w/ d.j. cover art of Joe Louis fight (couple minor closed tears, slight edgewear), and w/ wraparound photo-illustrated band for the United Artists film starring Coley Wallace, Paul Stewart & Hilda Simms, w/ photo stills of the movie, NF/VG/NF copy, w/ former ownership markings on ffep. First photoplay edition of this stirring autobiography of the famed Heavyweight Champion, who held the title for 12 years longer than any other boxer, as he battled both fighters, and racism. Louis acknowledges in the dedication the editorial and writing aid from longtime friend Chester L. Washington, longtime editor of the Los Angeles Sentinel, L.A.'s largest Black newspaper, and famed Jewish-American sportswriter & publicist, Haskell Cohen (1914-2000), who began his career with the prominent Black newspaper, Pittsburgh Courier, and covered the Negro leagues, and strongly advocated for Black athletes in professional sports. Wallace (1927-2005) also appeared in both the films Raging Bull (1980), and Marciano in 1979.

Elaborately bound collection of Presidential autographs, containing the autograph of each of the first 34 Presidents of the United States from George Washington to Dwight D. Eisenhower. Quarto, bound in full red morocco by Riviere & Son with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt presidential seal to the front panel with white and blue morocco onlays, gilt arms and motto of George Washington to the rear panel with white and blue morocco onlays and his gilt signature in facsimile, centerpieces within quintuple gilt ruling with star emblems at each corner, blue morocco doublures with multiple gilt presidential signatures, blue silk endpapers. This complete series of autographs of the first 34 Presidents of the United States contains the signature of each mounted on an album leaf opposite a loosely tissue-guarded engraved portrait of each. The collection includes: the signature of George Washington on an envelope addressed to Major General Knox as Secretary ofÂtheÂSocietyÂofÂthe Cincinnati, November 3, 1783; a clipped signature of John Adams; clipped signature of Thomas Jefferson; the signature of James Madison on an envelope addressed to Reverend Frederick Freeman of Manayunk, Pennsylvania; and inscription signed by James Monroe; the signature of John Quincy Adams on an envelope addressed to William Plumer jun. Esq. in Epping, New Hampshire; a partially printed land grant signed by Andrew Jackson dated 1831 registeringÂtheÂpurchaseÂof 20 acres in Detroit by Peter Aldrich; clipped signature of Martin Van Buren; clipped signature of William Henry Harrison; signed inscription from John Tyler; signed inscription from James Polk; clipped signature of Zachary Taylor dated Baton Rouge, March 5, 1841; clipped signature of Millard Fillmore; clipped signature of Franklin Pierce; clipped signature of James Buchanan on a document dated July 18, 1858; clipped signature of Abraham Lincoln; endorsement signed by Andrew Johnson as President; clipped signature of Ulysses S. Grant; card signed by Rutherford B. Hayes; inscription signed by James Garfield; large card signed by Chester A. Arthur and dated May 22, 1884; autograph noted signed by Grover Cleveland declining an invitation, dated November 16, 1890; an Executive Mansion card signed by William McKinely; clipped signature of Theodore Roosevelt; clipped signature of William Howard Taft; clipped signature of Woodrow Wilson; typed letter signed by Warren G. Harding as President, dated June 4, 1923 on White House letterhead; card signed by Calvin Coolidge; White House card signed by Herbert Hoover; typed letter signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt as Assistant SecretaryÂofÂthe Navy, February 15, 1917. Laid in is a typed letter signed by Harry S. Truman as President, June 30, 1950, on White House stationery and a typed letter signed by Dwight Eisenhower. TLS as President, November 13, 1956, on White House stationery. In fine condition.ÂHoused in a custom folding chemise and half morocco slipcase. An exceptional collection and presentation. Note_.

An attractive copy of the First English Edition in restored 8/6d dustwrapper, the blurb of which begins " This is the story of the present Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World - The un- beaten & unbeatable Joe Louis" It goes on "Simply and sincerely written, this book will please the many devotees of boxing in this country to whome one of the greatest pleasures would be to see Joe in the ring in England against a British champion worthy of his mettle" 8vo.ix189pps frontispiece and 13 black & white plates. Together with a lovely copy of Margery Miller's 1942 illustrated biography "BROWN BOMBER - The Life story of Joe Louis the two items.

Rare late 19th century folio album containing an extensive collection of Presidential autographs, letters, carte-de-visites, and portraits in addition to those of each Cabinet. Folio, bound in three quarter morocco with five raised bands and gilt titles to the spine. The album contains: a clipped signature of President George Washington with a four-page letter of provenance dated July 13 1948, several portraits of him including two rare carte-de-visites as well as a carte-de-visite of Martha Washington; and autograph letter signed by John Adams as President to Benjamin Lincoln, Quincy, July 23, 1799; a clipped document signed by Thomas Jefferson as President and James Madison as Secretary of State with numerous portraits of each; a trimmed ship's passport signed by James Monroe; clipped signatures of Andrew Jackson and Martin van Buren; autograph letter signed by William Henry Harrison, North Bend, March 4, 1840; clipped signature of James Tyler; clipped document signed by James H. Polk as President and countersigned by James Buchanan as Secretary of State with the Presidential Seal intact; a card signed by Zachary Taylor and members of his cabinet; slipped signature of Millard Fillmore; autograph letter signed by James Buchanan; clipped signature of Franklin Pierce; clipped signatures of Abraham Lincoln, William Seward, and Andrew Johnson; clipped signature of Ulysses S. Gran with numerous portraits of him including a rare carte-de-visite; clipped signature and autograph not signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, March 21, 1892; autograph note signed by James Garfield, Menton, Ohio June 22, 1880; signature card of Chester A. Arthur dated November 15, 1881; an autograph letter signed by Grover Cleveland on White House stationery, dated September 1, 1887; a card signed by Benjamin Harrison; a signature card signed by Grover Cleveland; and a letter signed by William McKinley, 27 February 1892. The Presidential autographs and portraits are followed by extensive section of cabinet officials including: a clipped signature of Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury; an autograph letter signed by Albert Gallatin; clipped signatures of Aaron Burr, John Armstrong, John Calhoun, and Henry Clay; autograph note signed by Daniel Webster; card signed by James Polk, James Buchanan and other members of his cabinet; autograph letter signed by Edward Everett; autograph note signed by Jefferson Davis and other members of the Confederacy including Howell Cobb and James Thompson; autograph note signed by William H. Seward, dated 1855; and a note signed by Gideon Welles on Navy Department stationery in addition to dozens of other notable American public figures including cabinet officials and Vice-Presidents. In very good condition. An exceptional rarity.