The Secret of Happiness — Billy Graham — First Edition (1955)

Billy Graham

Language: English

Published by Doubleday & Company, New York, 1955

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EDITION STATEMENT First Edition. First Printing. Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1955. Copyright page explicitly states “FIRST EDITION.” Blue cloth hardcover with gilt spine lettering and publisher’s gilt facsimile signature on front cover. DESCRIPTION Early first edition of Billy Graham’s The Secret of Happiness, published in 1955 by Doubleday & Company. The book explores Jesus’ teachings on happiness through the Beatitudes and represents one of Graham’s important early ministry works. This copy appears signed by Billy Graham in blue ink on the front endpaper. Bound in original blue cloth with bright gilt spine lettering and the publisher’s gilt facsimile signature stamped on the front cover. Photographic frontispiece present. A desirable early Billy Graham first edition with probable author signature. CONDITION Very Good. Blue cloth clean and sound with mild rubbing and light edge wear. Gilt lettering remains bright. Binding tight. Interior clean overall with mild age toning consistent with age. Ink signature on front endpaper. No dust jacket.…

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Title
The Secret of Happiness — Billy Graham — First Edition (1955)
Author
Billy Graham
Publisher
Doubleday & Company, New York
Publication year
1955
Condition
Very good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing

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Welcome to The Hidden History of Books, where every volume has a story waiting to be rediscovered. As a retired librarian with a background in scholarly research and book provenance, I specialize in rare books and first editions that span all genres — from the overlooked and obscure to the culturally iconic. My inventory is carefully sourced from estate sales and private collections, with a focus on books that carry the quiet weight of time, ownership, and intellectual legacy. I believe a book’s value lies not just in its content or rarity, but in the lives it has touched along the way — authors, owners, annotators, and collectors. That belief informs everything I do. You can count on: Conservative grading — no surprises, no exaggerations. I highlight flaws openly and describe condition with care. Detailed listings with a focus on historical and bibliographic context when available. Fast, safe shipping using USPS Media Mail and secure packaging to protect your purchase. Whether you’re a collector, a scholar, or a fellow lover of forgotten shelves, I invite you to browse the catalog and uncover the hidden histories that live between the covers.…

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