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New York, Toronto, London, Sydney And Auckland: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553110748 . A handsome first edition/first printing with little edgewear, else Nearly Fine, housed in an equal dust-jacket minimally worn. Book is inscribed by the author on the half-title page; He was the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth. Nearly four decades later, as the world's oldest astronaut, his courage riveted a nation. But these two historic events only bracket a life that covers the sweep of an extraordinary century. In this engrossing book, John Glenn tells the story of his unique life--one lived at the center of a momentous time in history by a man who helped shape that history. He is the kind of hero who resists being called a hero. And yet his exploits in the service of his country, his dedication to family and friends, and his rock-ribbed traditional values have made this small-town boy from the Midwest a true… Read More

Easton Press, 1999-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. . First edition, signed by John Glenn on the limitation page. Beautifully bound in full leather with raised bands on the spine, gilt decoration, all edges gilt, ribbon bookmark, and decorative endpapers. Shows minor wear, slight rubbing. Includes sided CoA.