Kennedy, John F., thirty-fifth President

To Turn the Tide. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1962

8vo (8 x 5 in.; 205 x 130 mm). Full crushed red morocco, gilt triple filleted panels, gilt presidential seal on upper cover, the spine richly gilt in 6 compartments (two reserved for lettering)  with raised bands, marbled endpapers, edges gilt; spine slightly dry and darkened. Red cloth slipcase tipped in red morocco; minor losses to morocco tipping at one end.

8vo (8 x 5 in.; 205 x 130 mm). Full crushed red morocco, gilt triple filleted panels, gilt presidential seal surrounded by stars on upper cover, the spine richly gilt in 6 compartments (two reserved for lettering) with raised bands, marbled endpapers, edges gilt; spine slightly dry and darkened. Red.cloth slipcase tipped in red morocco; minor losses to morocco tipping at one end.
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Presentation copy, inscribed by President Kennedy on the flyleaf: "For Bob McNamara — | with appreciation | and best wishes | John Kennedy."