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George H.W. Bush
n.p., ca. 2004-2013
Dealer's Lot, 4 George H.W. Bush Easton Press Collector's Signed Editions of 2 Titles
Signed Books
A dealer's lot of Easton Press Collector's Signed Editions of books authored by 41st U.S. President George H.W. Bush (1924-2018), each signed by the author as "George Bush" on the front loose endpapers. The Collector's Signed Editions are bound in supple genuine leather of various colors, with fancy gilt embossed covers and gilt text blocks. Of the four pieces, two book titles are represented: "Speaking of Freedom: The Collected Speeches" (2009)(2 copies); and "All The Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings" (2004)(1 copy); and "All The Best…" (2013)(1 copy). Please refer to catalog photos for additional information related to condition, which is overall near fine. The average size of the books is 8vo; stacked, the books measure 6.5" x 9.5" x 6.25." All the books are accompanied by COAs.

The lot includes:

1.-2. Two identical copies of Easton Press Collector's Signed Edition, George H. W. Bush, "Speaking of Freedom: The Collected Speeches" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2009), 302pp. Each copy is signed by Bush in black ink as "George Bush" on the front loose endpaper confirming that the edition is signed. Each volume is bound in blue leather. Each is accompanied by The Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity featuring facsimile signatures dated June 28, 2009.

3. Easton Press Collector's Signed Edition, George H. W. Bush, "All The Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2004), 640pp. Signed by Bush in blue ink as "George Bush" on the front loose endpaper confirming that the edition is signed. Bound in red leather. Accompanied by The Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity featuring facsimile signatures dated November 2, 2004; along with The Easton Press Library of Presidents Collector's Notes.

3. Easton Press Collector's Signed Edition, George H. W. Bush, "All The Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2013), 717pp. Signed by Bush in blue ink as "George Bush" on the front loose endpaper confirming that the edition is signed. Bound in blue leather. Accompanied by The Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity featuring facsimile signatures dated June 10, 2013.

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    Dimensions:
  • average size 8vo; the books stacked measure 6.5" x 9.5" x 6.25"
  • Artist Name:
  • George H.W. Bush
  • Medium:
  • Signed Books

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