Inscribed by judge (10 risultati)

Softcover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. Inscribed by Saunders on the front fly and with a business card attached. Near Fine with slight reading wear. 133 pages, unmarked. [dp50 0615]. ; S Poe; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 133 pages; Signed by Author.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. HBDJ, 1955, stated 1st edition, Grey cloth lettered Red on Spine, DJ minor rub, wear & tiny Chips Extremities, F/F-, AS-IS, 168 pages. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good +. 1st Edition. 448 Pp. Publisher's Brown Cloth, Spine Lettering In Gilt. 1890 Date On Title And Copyright Pages. Spine Gilt Brilliant, Hinges Solid, Contents Clean. Inscribed To His Niece On Front Endpaper By Judge James M. Clark [Discussed On Pp 409-410), ." The Donor Is 80 Years Old And 20 Day. This Book Contains Proof Of The Value Of Temperate Living In Pro-Long The Lives Of Even Feeble Persons. Judge James M. Clarke, P. 409.".…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xvii, 460pp. Maroon hardcover, title in gilt on spine, author's initials on front cover. The first printing, with a full number line on copyright page. In the publisher's near fine dust jacket, faint shelf wear, retail price on front flap. Inscribed on the title page: "To Paul - my lifelong friend with warmest personal regards and best wishes, Jim Baker." Judge Paul Pressler (1930-2024) was President George H.W. Bush's and James Baker's choice to lead the Office of Government Ethics in 1989, but "ethical problems" would derail his nomination. Judge Pressler served on the Texas Court of Appeals from 1978-1992. He was influential in the conservative resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention and a notable power broker in conservative Texas politics. He was accused of sexual misconduct later in life and utilized the legal services of Baker Botts, the namesake law firm of the Baker family, to defend himself. The first edition of Work Hard, Study.And Keep Out Of Politics! by Secretary of State James A. Baker, III, inscribed to Judge Paul Pressler of Texas. (illustratore). Signed.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xvi, 687pp. Black hardcover, title in gilt on spine, signature of author in gilt on front cover. The first edition, first printing with a full number line on the copyright page. In the publisher's near fine dust jacket, retail price on front flap, a few scrapes to the rear panel. This copy is signed on a bookplate: "To Paul Pressler / a lifelong friend, with warmest personal regards / Jim Baker." Judge Paul Pressler (1930-2024) was President George H.W. Bush's and James Baker's choice to lead the Office of Government Ethics in 1989, but "ethical problems" would derail his nomination. Judge Pressler served on the Texas Court of Appeals from 1978-1992. He was influential in the conservative resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention and a notable power broker in conservative Texas politics. He was accused of sexual misconduct later in life and utilized the legal services of Baker Botts, the namesake law firm of the Baker family, to defend himself. The first edition of The Politics Of Diplomacy by James A. Baker III, inscribed to his friend, Judge Paul Pressler of Texas. (illustratore). Signed.…

Cloth. Condizione: Near fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 341pp. Red cloth, title in silver on spine. Stated "first printing" on copyright page with full number line. Illustrated endpapers with maps of the world. Ownership notation on front free endpaper. In publisher's dust jacket, $12.50 retail price on front flap, light shelf wear, a very good example. Inscribed on a bookplate: "Richard Nixon for Jim Buckley." Senator James L. Buckley (b. 1923) is the brother of conservative icon William F. Buckley, Jr. Buckley served in the United States Senate from 1971-1977, representing the State of New York. He later joined the Reagan Administration in 1981. He served as Counselor of the Department of State and was later appointed to the United States Court of Appeals - District of Columbia Circuit. He is the author of four books including: If Men Were Angels: A View from the Senate (1975), Gleanings from an Unplanned Life (2006), Freedom at Risk: Reflections on Politics, Liberty, and the State (2010) and Saving Congress from Itself: Emancipating the States & Empowering Their People (2014). First edition of The Real War by Richard Nixon, inscribed to Court of Appeals Judge and Senator James L. Buckley. (illustratore). Signed.…

Cloth. Condizione: Near fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: very good. First Edition. Octavo, xviii, 233pp. Beige cloth, title stamped on spine. No additional printings on copyright page. In the publisher's very good dust jacket, retail price on front flap, light shelf wear, closed tear along spine, bright illustrations. This copy is inscribed: "To Judge Warren E. Burger, With deepest gratitude and fond remembrance for wise guidance in an introduction to my career at the bar. W. Reece Bader. May 31, 1968." W. Reece Bader was a law clerk for Judge Burger while he was serving on the United States Court of Appeals, the year before Burger was nominated by President Nixon to serve as the 15th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Judge Warren E. Burger (1907-1995) served as the 15th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He was nominated in 1969 by President Richard Nixon and served until his retirement in 1986. His nomination was due to the retirement of Chief Justice Earl Warren, which was announced during the final months of the Johnson administration. President Johnson nominated Associate Justice Abe Fortas to the position of Chief Justice, but the nomination was filibustered in the Senate. After 17 years on the Supreme Court, Burger retired in 1986 and was succeeded by William Rehnquist. He died in 1995. From the library of Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, Anglo-American Criminal Justice by Delmar Karlen, inscribed by W. Reece Bader, a law clerk of Judge Burger. (illustratore). Signed. …

Leather bound. Condizione: Very good. Limited Edition. Twelvemo, [unpaginated]. Brown morocco, double gilt fillet border on covers, gilt floral design on spine. Marbled endpapers, decorative gilt turn-ins. Top edge gilt. Wear and chipping to spine, front joint worn. Complete with six illustrated plates. (National Union Catalog Pre-1956 Imprints 42994) From the library of Frank A. Vanderlip, with his bookplate affixed to front pastedown. Inscription reads: "For my friend F.A. Vanderlip, from Charles G. Dawes / Jany 20th, 1906." Richard J. Oglesby (1824-1899) fought in both the Mexican War and Civil War, rising to the rank of major general. In 1864, Oglesby was encouraged to run for governor of Illinois by his longtime friend Abraham Lincoln. The following year, Governor Oglesby was present at the Petersen House when Lincoln died on April 15, 1865. Oglesby served three nonconsecutive terms as governor, and he also served one term as a U.S. Senator. The town of Oglesby, Illinois is named in his honor. The preface of this book was written by the future Vice President of the United States, Charles G. Dawes. Impromptu Speech of Governor Richard Oglesby by Judge Marcus Kavanagh, published by the Lakeside Press in 1905. Inscribed by Charles G. Dawes to Frank A. Vanderlip, president of National City Bank, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and architect of (illustratore). Signed.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. HBDJ , NF+/VG+, AS-IS,1st edition. , 1964, Stated 3RD printing, Black Cloth Titled in Gold Gilt on Spine cvr, Cvr light wear, 246 pgs, Interior nice tight clean light Fox, Wear ,LITE SCUFF DUSTJACKET ,Back Blank Goldenrod Endpapers FORMER OWNER STAMP, Designed by Andrew P. Zutis, Preface, Written by the Public Administrator of New York County who supervised the search for Ida Woods true identity in order to ward off the thousands of claims to her fortune .HER HUSBAND WAS PUBLISHER OF NY DAILY NEWS, & HIS BROTHER WAS MAYOR OF NYC, in 1860 IDA danced with the Prince of Wales Albert Edward (and future King), and met Abraham Lincoln IN 1861. After she died on March 12, 1932, of bronchial pneumonia, at the age of 94, no fewer than 1103 claimants squabbled over her estate. AT THE HERALD SQUARE HOTEL WHERE THEY LIVED IDA requested Copenhagen snuff, Havana cigars and jars of petroleum jelly, which Ida massaged onto her face for several hours each day. She was five feet tall and 70 pounds, Her complexion, in spite of her age, was as creamy and pink and unwrinkled as any I have ever seen. It was like tinted ivory. Her profile was like a lovely cameo. AFTER HER DEATH In an old box of stale crackers they discovered a diamond. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. HBDJ, In very good shape: FRONTISPIECE FOTO, ,VG+/VG, 1ST EDITION, 2ND PRINTING, 1964 , INNER DJ FLAP $4.95 INTACT, FORMER OWNER STAMP BACK BLANK ENDPAPER, Daughter of Oliver Powers Woods and Martha Wright Woods. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1893, GLOSSY Frontispiece,BLACK CLOTH & TITLES GOLD GILT ON SPINE CVR, Smallsmudges to DJ & Tiny Edge Chips & CLEAR TAPE BTM SPINE EDGE, 246 PGS, This book, which narrates the search for Ida Wood, is a true story. The drama of her death as a recluse, the discovery of her concealed fortune, and the search for her true identity made headline news in the 1930's, IDA AS PROMISED HAD HIDDEN EVERYTHING TOO Carefully to be found, 1st hour or so of Searching Produced Only some Old gold Rings, few Brooches & Silver bracelet. Then they Stumbled onto a Gold Mine. It was a Crumbling Yellowed Shoebox at Btm of Pile of Old Newspapers, where a Bundle in Old Wrapping Paper was Opened to disclose NO LESS than $247,000, Most of it in $5,000 & $1,000 Bills. Everything within Reach was Searched But No More Rich Lodes WERE UNCOVERED. Trunks in the 2 rooms were Pried Open to Disclose Dozens of Old Dresses, Ball gowns, Housecoats, sweaters, Capes Hat etc. at that Point No 1 could be Sure What Might be Valuable in establishing Ida s Family Background & Therefore her Possible HEIRS. In 1 Cormer of the Bedroom were carefully tied bundles of NY Daily News, Ben Wood s Newspaper. SHE HAD HID HER HUMBLE IRISH ORIGINS, FOR 24 YEARS, 3 Women, Emma Wood, Mary Mayfield & Ida Wood BARRICADED THEMSELVES IN 2 JUNK FILLED ROOMS OF NEW YORK S Herald Square Hotel. Signed by Author(s).…