[Rarebooks] FS: 8 Books, a Letter, and a Photograph SIGNED by Richard Nixon on his memorable anniversary

[Charles Agvent]

Today, in 1974, Richard Nixon and family left the White House in 
disgrace.  We offer 8 signed books, a letter, and a photograph in his 
dishonor, a small but necessary part of our collection of Presidential 
autographs, all of which can be seen at http://www.charlesagvent.com.

1.  KARSH, Yousuf (NIXON, Richard). ORIGINAL SILVER PRINT PHOTOGRAPH OF 
RICHARD NIXON SIGNED BY BOTH KARSH AND NIXON. Ottawa. A fine photo of a 
smiling, youthful Nixon. Image size is 7-1/2" x 9-1/2" printed on a 
stiff board with a total size of 10" x 13". SIGNED by Karsh right below 
the image with the added notation "Ottawa," and INSCRIBED and SIGNED by 
Nixon on the blank border beneath the image: "To Gretchen and Bob 
King/with deep appreciation for their friendship/and with every good 
wish for happiness/in the years ahead from Dick Nixon." The ink used by 
Nixon has faded badly though it is still readable. There is a crease in 
the lower right corner of the board just missing Nixon's signature and 
far from the image. Other than the crease and fading of ink, a fine 
image. (#011056) $1,500.00

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2.  NIXON, Richard. THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF RICHARD MILHOUS NIXON 
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DELIVERED AT THE CAPITOL / WASHINGTON 
JANUARY 20, 1969. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, n.d. First 
Edition. A miniature book (1-3/4" x 2-1/2") bound in full blue calf with 
gilt lettering and the presidential eagle design on the cover. One of 
1500 copies printed on English handmade paper by Joh. Enschede en Zonen 
Haarlem, Holland. Although not called for, Richard Nixon has SIGNED this 
copy on the half-title page adding the date 9-1-82. This is the only 
signed copy of Nixon's first Inaugural Address we have seen, and none 
appear in the auction records. Accompanied by a photocopy of an 
interesting letter from an acquaintance of Nixon's asking him to sign 
this book. Tiny blemish on front cover, still Fine. (#010686)        $850.00

3.  NIXON, Richard. THE MEMOIRS OF RICHARD NIXON. New York: Grosset & 
Dunlap, (1978). First Edition. Beautifully bound in full blue leather 
with gilt decorations. One of 2500 numbered copies SIGNED in full by the 
author. Laid in is the publisher's Certificate of Authenticity. The most 
desirable and scarcest issue of this book. Fine. (#009640)        $750.00

4.  NIXON, Richard. THE MEMOIRS OF RICHARD NIXON. New York: Grosset & 
Dunlap, (1978). First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. INSCRIBED 
by the former President on the front endpaper "To Emily Schwenk/with 
grateful appreciation/and best wishes" and SIGNED "Richard 
Nixon/5-12-78." This Trade Edition is much harder to come by signed in 
the book, as here, rather than signed on a bookplate pasted into the 
book. Very Good in a complete, Good dustwrapper with some edgewear and a 
long, closed tear on the front. (#013341) $400.00

5.  NIXON, Richard. THE REAL WAR. New York: Warner Books, (1980). First 
Edition. INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author, as usual for this book, on 
a tipped-in publisher's bookplate. Fine in a Fine dustwrapper. 
(#007444)        $250.00

6.  NIXON, Richard. THE REAL WAR. New York: Warner Books, (1980). First 
Edition. Full red leather, gilt. Copy #487 of 2500 SIGNED by Nixon as 
called for. Laid in in an envelope is a letter from the publisher and 
the publisher's certificate of authenticity. Some rubbing to the spine 
and edges, still Near Fine. (#012506) $450.00

7.  NIXON, Richard. SIX CRISES. Garden City: Doubleday, (1962). First 
Edition. INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author on the front endpaper 
"To/John Taylor/with best wishes/from/Dick Nixon." Laid in is the 
shipping label from Nixon's Los Angeles office. Recipient's bookplate on 
front pastedown. Near Fine in a Very Good, bright dustwrapper with a 
short closed tear at the top of the front panel and minor rubbing. 
(#015325)        $400.00

8.  NIXON, Richard. SUMMONS TO GREATNESS. A COLLAGE OF INSPIRATIONAL 
THOUGHT AND PRACTICAL IDEAS FROM THE MESSAGES AND ADDRESSES OF RICHARD 
NIXON. Washington: Friends of President Nixon, (1972). First Edition. 
Quarto, pictorial boards. Illustrated with many photographs, most in 
color. Inspirational extracts from Nixon's writings and speeches, 
published before the Watergate debacle. An uncommon Nixon book, 
especially when SIGNED by the former President, as this copy is on the 
contents page. Additionally SIGNED and INSCRIBED by Pat Nixon to 
Chiquita Williams "with our appreciation/and best wishes" and dated 
"Christmas 1975." Chiquita Williams was apparently on the Nixon's staff 
at their "Western White House" in San Clemente, California. Near Fine, 
as issued without dustwrapper. (#014353)        $750.00

9.  NIXON, Richard. TYPED LETTER SIGNED (TLS) to his architect with 
HOLOGRAPH POSTSCRIPT. Woodcliff Lake, NJ, 24 Sept. 1993. Fine letter on 
his personal stationery SIGNED with initials to Eleanore Petterson, a 
Frank Lloyd Wright trained architect who worked on two of Nixon's homes, 
both referred to in Nixon's HOLOGRAPH POSTCRIPT to the letter: "Mrs. 
Nixon greatly enjoyed our Town House in Bear's Nest, as well as the home 
in Saddle River. You did a great job on both!" Included is a candid 
color snapshot photograph of Mrs. Nixon and Pettersen along with a few 
associates. Photo is stamped on reverse: "Convention Photographers 
International/El Paso, Texas." Fine. (#014094)        $750.00

10.  [NIXON, Richard] TOLEDANO, Ralph de. NIXON. New York: Henry Holt 
and Company, (1956). First Edition. The first study of this complicated 
man. INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the subject to actor and autograph expert 
George Sanders: "Best wishes to George/from/Dick Nixon." Sanders's 
bookplate on the front pastedown with an old newspaper photo clipping of 
Nixon and Sanders together. Near Fine in a Very Good white dustwrapper 
with mild soiling and light edgewear. (#013889)        $500.00

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