Profiles in Courage by Kennedy, First Edition, Signed (35 results)

Condition: Very Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. Signed by author on title page.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by Kennedy on the title page. No inscription or other markings. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine copy in hardcover with fine jacket. Signed on title page. Signed by Author(s).

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Author Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First Edition. 354p octavo, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket Signed by Kennedy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed 1st edition, 1st printing, Hyperion hardcover w/ DJ, 2002. Book is VG, w/ clean text, tight binding. DJ is VG, price-clipped, w/ light edge/shelf wear (no tears or chips). Signed by author on title page. Free delivery confirmation. Signed by Author(s).

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Printing. Signed and inscribed by Caroline Kennedy on title page. Full blue cloth, gilt lettering on spine, title blind-stamped on front cover, fore edge deckle, red endpapers. . Boards very slightly warped, else fine. Unclipped dust jacket shows only mild shelf-wear. NEAR FINE/NEAR FINE. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. viii, (ii), 354 pp. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR (the ticket for the signing event is laid in) Fine/fine. Signed by Author(s).

Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Stated First Edition. 1. Signed by Caroline Kennedy. First Edition; First Printing. Publisher's full blue cloth, gilt lettering on spine, blind-stamped lettering on cover, red endpapers, fore-edge deckle. This is a new, unopened, unmarked copy. Both the volume and the dust jacket are in perfect, pristine condition. AS NEW/AS NEW. Nearly half a century after then Senator John F. Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Profiles in Courage, Caroline Kennedy has assembled a collection of essays celebrating the winners of the prestigious annual Profiles in Courage Award. Some of our greatest writers have brought their formidable talents to this effort. The pair-ups are impressive: Michael Beschloss on Carl Elliot; Anna Quindlen on James Florio; Pete Hamill on Henry Gonzalez; Bob Woodward on Gerald Ford. . Also included is Caroline Kennedy's profile of the latest award recipient, Kofi Annan. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (vi), (iii), 354 pp. Signed by Author.

Full leather. Condition: Near fine. Deluxe inaugural edition of Profiles in Courage by President John F. Kennedy, with secretarial signature. (illustrator). Deluxe Inaugural Edition. Octavo, 266pp. Blue leather, gilt title on spine, presidential seal in gilt on front cover. All edges gilt. Lacking the scarce blue display box. This special inaugural edition includes a limitation page, inscribed with the following: "This Copy Presented To: ___ - In Recognition Of His Friendship And Generous Support To The Democratic Cause - John Kennedy - The White House, Washington, D.C." The signature of John F. Kennedy was done by a presidential secretary. This book is from the private collection of Helen Keyes (1922-1992), longtime Kennedy family confidant and campaign assistant. Ms. Keyes served in the 1960 presidential campaign for John F. Kennedy, and as treasurer of the 1968 Robert F. Kennedy presidential campaign. During the interim she worked for the Kennedy Library and taught a course at the John F. Kennedy School of Government in Boston. She remained close with Ted Kennedy until her death in 1992.

Full leather. Condition: Fine. Deluxe Memorial Edition of Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy, signed by members of the Shriver family, including Sargent Shriver, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Maria Shriver, Bobby Shriver and Timothy Shriver. (illustrator). Deluxe Memorial Edition. Octavo, 287pp. Blue morocco, title in gilt on spine, raised bands. Marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, silk page marker. Light scuff mark to spine, otherwise fine. Housed in the deluxe edition slipcase, lined in felt, marbled boards, a near fine example. Binding by the St. Crispin Bindery in New York, with embossed seal on rear flyleaf. This copy is inscribed by Eunice Kennedy Shriver: "To Mr. and Mrs. Starr / With my thanks for all the wonderful places you took us in Madrid, and the many kindnesses. Eunice Kennedy Shriver." Additional signatures by Sargent Shriver, Maria Shriver, Bobby Shriver and Timothy Shriver. Published shortly after the death of President Kennedy, all proceeds from this publication went to establish the John F. Kennedy Memorial Award in biography and history. This deluxe limited edition was bound in full blue morocco by the St. Crispin Bindery of New York, for the personal use and distribution of the Kennedy family. There are a handful of known copies signed by Jackie Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy. Eunice Kennedy Shriver (1921-2009) founded the Special Olympics in 1968. In 1953, she married Sargent Shriver, who became an active member of the Kennedy administration and Democratic nominee for vice president in 1972. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984 for her work on behalf of children with disabilities. She passed away in 2009.

First edition of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. From the library of PT Boat Captain William J. (Wild Bill) Barrett, from Great Barrington, Massachusetts with his name and date 2/1/56 on the front endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jack design by Phil Grushkin. Jacket photograph by Hank Walker. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was written when Kennedy was the junior senator from Massachusetts, and it served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring accounts of eight previous heroic acts by American patriots inspired the American public to remember the courage progress requires. Now, a half-century later, it remains a classic and a relevant testament to the national spirit that celebrates the most noble of human virtues. Kennedy relates these heroisms to sketches of American politicians who have risked their careers for principle. "A man does what he must," he wrote, "in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality.".

First edition, early printing of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Boldly signed by President George H.W. Bush on the front free endpaper. Bush was the 41stÂpresident of the United States from 1989 to 1993. He previously served as the 43rdÂvice presidentÂfrom 1981 to 1989 under PresidentÂRonald Reagan, in theÂU.S. House of Representatives, asÂU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and asÂDirector of Central Intelligence. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Phil Grushkin. Foreword by Allan Nevins. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was written when Kennedy was the junior senator from Massachusetts, and it served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring accounts of eight previous heroic acts by American patriots inspired the American public to remember the courage progress requires. Now, a half-century later, it remains a classic and a relevant testament to the national spirit that celebrates the most noble of human virtues. Kennedy relates these heroisms to sketches of American politicians who have risked their careers for principle. "A man does what he must," he wrote, "in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality.".

First edition of Kennedyâ s Pulitzer Prize-winning work with the publisher's code M-E to the copyright page. Octavo, bound in full crushed levant navy morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt-ruled inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Association copy, inscribed by Bill Clinton on the half-title page, "To Adrienne Rogers Best wishes Bill Clinton" and signed by Jimmy Carter, "J Carter." In fine condition. A unique association copy. John F. Kennedy's seminal work, "Profiles in Courage," stands as a cornerstone in American political literature, offering profound insights into the complexities of moral leadership and political integrity. Published in 1956, the book delineates the stories of eight United States senators who exhibited extraordinary courage in upholding their principles despite facing considerable adversity and political repercussions. Kennedy masterfully intertwines historical narratives with insightful analyses, showcasing how these individuals defied popular opinion, party lines, and personal interests to champion causes greater than themselves. Through meticulous research and eloquent prose, Kennedy elucidates the timeless virtues of integrity, resilience, and selflessness in the realm of politics, inspiring generations of leaders to prioritize conscience over expediency.

First edition, early printing of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Foreword by Allan Nevins. Boldly signed by President Barack Obama on the half-title page in person in Keene, New Hampshire. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Phil Grushkin. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was written when Kennedy was the junior senator from Massachusetts, and it served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring accounts of eight previous heroic acts by American patriots inspired the American public to remember the courage progress requires. Now, a half-century later, it remains a classic and a relevant testament to the national spirit that celebrates the most noble of human virtues. Kennedy relates these heroisms to sketches of American politicians who have risked their careers for principle. "A man does what he must," he wrote, "in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality.".

First edition, early printing of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To George Hickel with best wishes John Kennedy." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Phil Grushkin. Foreword by Allan Nevins. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was written when Kennedy was the junior senator from Massachusetts, and it served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring accounts of eight previous heroic acts by American patriots inspired the American public to remember the courage progress requires. Now, a half-century later, it remains a classic and a relevant testament to the national spirit that celebrates the most noble of human virtues. Kennedy relates these heroisms to sketches of American politicians who have risked their careers for principle. "A man does what he must," he wrote, "in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality.".

hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. first. SIGNED first edition, as stated on copyright page; signed by Kennedy on the front free end paper. Book very good, tape leftovers on front and rear paste-downs, front free end paper chipped at top corner, front free end paper edge slightly tanned, water stain to rear free end paper, some rubbing along edges and corners. Dust jacket very good, some chipping and wear, some tanning to spine, some minor foxing to inside of dj. Housed in custom-made slipcase.

First edition, early printing of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To John Burke with the highest esteem and warmest regards of his friend- John Kennedy." The recipient, John Burke was a liaison at the advertising agency used by Kennedy in his 1952 Senate campaign. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jack design by Phil Grushkin. Jacket photograph by Hank Walker. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was written when Kennedy was the junior senator from Massachusetts, and it served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring accounts of eight previous heroic acts by American patriots inspired the American public to remember the courage progress requires. Now, a half-century later, it remains a classic and a relevant testament to the national spirit that celebrates the most noble of human virtues. Kennedy relates these heroisms to sketches of American politicians who have risked their careers for principle. "A man does what he must," he wrote, "in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality.".

First edition, early printing of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Foreword by Allan Nevins. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Craig - with best wishes John Kennedy." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Phil Grushkin. Author photograph by Hank Walker. With an original "News About Senator John F. Kennedy" bulletin laid in with the headline: "Kennedy Wins Smashing Victory in Wisconsin - 106,000 Vote Margin" and several other articles related to the 1960 Democratic Party presidential primaries. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. An exceptional example. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was written when Kennedy was the junior senator from Massachusetts, and it served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring accounts of eight previous heroic acts by American patriots inspired the American public to remember the courage progress requires. Now, a half-century later, it remains a classic and a relevant testament to the national spirit that celebrates the most noble of human virtues. Kennedy relates these heroisms to sketches of American politicians who have risked their careers for principle. "A man does what he must," he wrote, "in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality.".

First edition, early printing of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Bill Graham, Best wishes, John Kennedy." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jack design by Phil Grushkin. Jacket photograph by Hank Walker. Uncommon in this condition and signed. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was written when Kennedy was the junior senator from Massachusetts, and it served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring accounts of eight previous heroic acts by American patriots inspired the American public to remember the courage progress requires. Now, a half-century later, it remains a classic and a relevant testament to the national spirit that celebrates the most noble of human virtues. Kennedy relates these heroisms to sketches of American politicians who have risked their careers for principle. "A man does what he must," he wrote, "in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality.".

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, later printing INSCRIBED and SIGNED by John F. Kennedy. This ORIGINAL dustjacket has the publisher's $3.50 printed price present on the front flap with light wear to the spine. The book is in great shape. The binding is tight with light wear to the boards. The pages are clean with minor wear. There is NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy SIGNED by the author and housed in a custom clamshell box for preservation. Inscribed by Author(s).

First edition of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Foreword by Allan Nevins. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Ben Connors with very best wishes- John Kennedy." With the inaugural address of President Kennedy laid in. Very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Phil Grushkin. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was written when Kennedy was the junior senator from Massachusetts, and it served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring accounts of eight previous heroic acts by American patriots inspired the American public to remember the courage progress requires. Now, a half-century later, it remains a classic and a relevant testament to the national spirit that celebrates the most noble of human virtues. Kennedy relates these heroisms to sketches of American politicians who have risked their careers for principle. "A man does what he must," he wrote, "in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality.".

hardcover. first. INSCRIBED first edition, as stated on copyright page. Inscribed on front free end paper. Book very good plus, minor rubbing along edges, book glue visible at paste-downs. Dust jacket very good, some wear and chipping, some tanning. Housed in custom-made slipcase. More photos available upon request.

First edition of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Foreword by Allan Nevins. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Fred Payne with the highest regards John Kennedy." The recipient Frederick G. Payne was a United States Senator from Maine from 1953 to 1959. He previously served as the 60th Governor of Maine from 1949 to 1952. Kennedy and Payne worked together in the Senate in the 1950s and were close friends. "From the Personal Library of Senator Frederick G. Payne" stamped opposite the front free endpaper, near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Phil Grushkin. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. An exceptional association linking these two United States Senators. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was written when Kennedy was the junior senator from Massachusetts, and it served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring accounts of eight previous heroic acts by American patriots inspired the American public to remember the courage progress requires. Now, a half-century later, it remains a classic and a relevant testament to the national spirit that celebrates the most noble of human virtues. Kennedy relates these heroisms to sketches of American politicians who have risked their careers for principle. "A man does what he must," he wrote, "in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality.".

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with the words "FIRST EDITION" printed on the copyright page. The publisher's M-E code is also printed on the copyright page. A superb copy authentically SIGNED by John F. Kennedy on the front endpaper. This ORIGINAL First Issue dustjacket is rich in color with minor wear to the edges. The book is in great shape and is bound in the publisher's ORIGINAL cloth. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with slight wear to the edges. The pages are exceptionally clean with NO marks or bookplates in the book. A fantastic copy SIGNED by the author in collector's condition. Signed by Author(s).

First edition of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Association copy, inscribed by the author to Massachusetts Senator Leverett Saltonstall on the front free endpaper, "To Senator Saltonstall- with the very highest regards of his colleague John Kennedy." The recipient, Leverett Saltonstall was the senior senator of Massachusetts while John Kennedy was the junior senator. Saltonstall served as Republican Whip from 1949-1957 and as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee from 1953-1955. He attended the wedding of John Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier in 1953, and the two served together in the Senate from 1953 to 1960. Saltanstall and Kennedy worked together closely over the course of several years, as evidenced of one of their constituents thought the two had an even closer relationship, mistakenly assuming Saltonstall to be Kennedyâ s uncle. "If you are ready to admit it," Kennedy kidded in a 1963 letter, "I am." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Phil Grushkin. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. An excellent association linking these two statesmen. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was written when Kennedy was the junior senator from Massachusetts, and it served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring accounts of eight previous heroic acts by American patriots inspired the American public to remember the courage progress requires. Now, a half-century later, it remains a classic and a relevant testament to the national spirit that celebrates the most noble of human virtues. Kennedy relates these heroisms to sketches of American politicians who have risked their careers for principle. "A man does what he must," he wrote, "in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality.".

First edition of Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To J. Edgar Hoover- a public servant of the highest courage- with the admiration of the author- John Kennedy." The recipient, J. Edgar Hoover served as the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States for nearly 48 years, being first appointed director of the Bureau of Investigation â " the FBI's predecessor â " in 1924 and was instrumental in founding the FBI in 1935, where he remained director for another 37 years until his death in 1972. Hoover's controversial anti-communist agenda as FBI director led him to be an ally of JFK's father, Joe Kennedy, who was a successful businessman, an ideal capitalist, and a self-proclaimed enemy of communism. While JFK was also anti-communist, both he and his brother Robert clashed with Hoover over any number of issues, such as Civil Rights and organized crime, and Hoover supported Nixon during the Presidential campaign against JFK. A television docuseries was even made in the 80's titled Hoover vs. The Kennedys: The Second Civil War, which follows the Hoover reign through an eight-year period, from JFK's nomination to the Democratic ticket in 1960, through the Johnson years and the tragic assassinations that would mark the end of an era. Given that their relationship was notoriously tumultuous in later years, this positive inscription full of admiration, which was written soon after the book's release in 1956, is all the more interesting. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Phil Grushkin. Foreword by Allan Nevins. One of the finest association copies extant between these two looming figures of twentieth century American politics, with Hoover serving for nearly half a century and Kennedy inspiring future generations to serve. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was written when Kennedy was the junior senator from Massachusetts, and it served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring accounts of eight previous heroic acts by American patriots inspired the American public to remember the courage progress requires. Now, a half-century later, it remains a classic and a relevant testament to the national spirit that celebrates the most noble of human virtues. Kennedy relates these heroisms to sketches of American politicians who have risked their careers for principle. "A man does what he must," he wrote, "in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures-and that is the basis of all human morality.".