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Chances Of A Lifetime
by Christopher, Warren [Powell, Colin]
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/fine
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About This Item
New York: Lisa Drew Book, 2001. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/fine. First edition of Chance of a Lifetime by Secretary of State Warren Christopher, inscribed to Secretary of State Colin Powell.. Octavo, 320pp. Gray hardcover, title stamped in gilt on spine. The first printing, with a full number line on copyright page. In the publisher's fine dust jacket, retail price on front flap. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "To Colin, With esteem and warmest regards. Chris." An exceptional association copy between top diplomats of the United States. Warren Christopher (1925-2011) served as the 63rd United States Secretary of State during the Clinton administration.
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- Bookseller
- The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 13833
- Title
- Chances Of A Lifetime
- Author
- Christopher, Warren [Powell, Colin]
- Illustrator
- First edition of Chance of a Lifetime by Secretary of State Warren Christopher, inscribed to Secretary of State Colin Powell.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Publisher
- Lisa Drew Book
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2001
- Keywords
- My American Journey Powell, in the stream of history warren Christopher, first edition Colin Powell, signed Colin Powell, The Art of Command Powell, Soldier The Life of Colin Powell, signed first edition Colin Powell, signed book Condi Rice, first ed
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- Association Copy
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- Fine
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- Spine
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- First Edition
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