Description
A first edition, first printing of America Back On Track, inscribed by Senator Edward Kennedy to his brother’s Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara.
Octavo, xi, [3], 210pp. Blue hardcover, title in gilt on spine. Stated “First published in 2006 by Viking Penguin” with full number line on copyright page. In publisher’s first edition dust jacket, $24.95 on front flap, light shelf wear, but an otherwise fine example.
Inscribed by Ted Kennedy to former Secretary of Defense Bob McNamara: “To Bob – With thanks for all your service to America. Ted Kennedy. July 06.”
An exceptional association copy between two giant political figures of the 20th Century.
From the personal library of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Provenance: The Robert McNamara Estate & Diane Byfield McNamara Book Collection (The Potomac Company, October 2019)
