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1948ref. 123942Garden City NY: Doubleday & Company 1948. Signed limited first edition of General Eisenhower's wartime memoirs. Thick octavo original cloth cartographic endpapers top edge gilt original acetate. One of 1426 numbered copies signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower this is number 836. With a rare original dinner program from the Michigan Post Army Ordinance Association Spring Dinner held in honor of Eisenhower and Major General Everett S. Hughes held on June 3 1946 at the Book-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit laid in. Both Eisenhower and Hughes spoke at the dinner and the program includes brief biographies of both Army Generals. Fine in the original acetate jacket and in the original slipcase which is in very good condition. A nice example with noted provenance. Five-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower was arguably the single most important military figure of World War II. For many historians his memoirs of this eventful period of U.S. history have become the single most important record of the war. Crusade in Europe tells the complete story of the war as Eisenhower planned and lived it. Through his eyes the enormous scope and drama of the war-strategy battles moments of fateful decision-become fully illuminated in all their fateful glory. "Eisenhower gives the reader true insight into the most difficult part of a commander's life" New York Times. Doubleday & Company hardcover books
ref. 122916The Eisenhower Leadership Prize presented to the 69th United States Secretary of the Treasury Lloyd Millard Bentsen on June 15 1994 with an archive of speeches and dinner programs from the Eisenhower Leadership Prize Presentation Ceremony and the Fall 1994 issue of Dateline produced by The Eisenhower World Affairs Institute featuring a photograph of Bentsen receiving the award on the front page. Presented by Gettysburg College and The Eisenhower World Affairs Institute the prize features a bronze bust of Eisenhower by renowned sculptor Nison A. Tregor with a bronze presentation plaque. From the collection of Lloyd Millard Bentsen. In fine condition. A unique piece of Americana with noted provenance. Lloyd Millard Bentsen who ran as the Democratic Party nominee for vice president in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ticket and served as the the 69th United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Bill Clinton. As a primary architect of the Clinton economic plan Bentsen contributed to a $500 billion reduction in the deficit launching the longest period of economic growth since World War II. More than 5 million new jobs were created during his tenure as Secretary. Bentsen was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1999. unknown books
1949ref. 121022Cincinatti: Columbia University Alumni Club of Cincinatti 1949. Rare Columbia University Alumni Banquet program signed by the 34th President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower. Large octavo the program was printed for the Regional Columbia University Alumni Banquet held at the Netherland Plaza Hotel on November 22 1949. Signed by Eisenhower on the front panel of the program. Eisenhower served as president of Columbia University after World War II a position he held from 1948 to 1953. In very good condition. Rare. Dwight Eisenhower was an Army general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe. He was responsible for planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942-43 and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45 from the Western Front. In 1951 he became the first Supreme Commander of NATO. Columbia University Alumni Club of Cincinatti unknown books
ref. 194042Original color photograph inscribed by the 34th President and First Lady of the United States Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Presentation photograph inscribed on the mount "For Mrs. Helen Colle with best wishes and warm regards from Dwight D. Eisenhower" and signed "Mamie Doud Eisenhower." The recipient Helen Colle Donaldson Hollers was a White House administrative assistant who served under nine presidents from Harry S. Truman to George H.W. Bush. In very good condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 12.25 inches by 15.75 inches. American Army general Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe. He was responsible for planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942-43 and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45 from the Western Front. In 1951 he became the first Supreme Commander of NATO. unknown books
1967ref. 111643Garden City NY: Doubleday & Company Inc 1967. First edition of Eisenhower's final book of memoirs. Octavo original cloth frontispiece. Presentation copy inscribed by the author on the half-title page "For Mrs. Isabella James with best wishes Dwight D. Eisenhower." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Patricia Saville Voehl. The informal tone of this Eisenhower's last volume of memoirs reflects the author: "the general who hated war the president who sought peace. quick to anger quicker to forgive usually sunny in his disposition. intelligent well educated a man of the broadest experience but the characteristic that mattered most to most Americans was his personality. He loved life and he loved people" ANB. Doubleday & Company, Inc hardcover books
ref. 110337Photograph of Dwight D. and Mamie Eisenhower boldly signed by each "Dwight D. Eisenhower" and signed "Mamie Doud Eisenhower." Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 12.5 inches. In near fine condition. Dwight Eisenhower was an Army general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe. He was responsible for planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942-43 and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45 from the Western Front. In 1951 he became the first Supreme Commander of NATO. unknown books
ref. 110281Rare personal typed letter signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower as President of the United States of America. One page dated April 30 1954 and addressed to Max G. Goldberg on White House letterhead the letter reads "Dear Mr. Goldberg Thank you very much for sending me another set of golf club wood head covers to include a matching one for my number 5. I know that Ed Dudley will appreciate your kind thought of him too. I suggest you mail his set to the Augusta National Golf Club Augusta Georgia. I am grateful to your friend Mr. Steven Kowaleski for delivering your gift to the White House. Sincerely Dwight D. Eisenhower." In fine condition. Matted and framed with an autograph letter signed by Ed Dudley also to Max Goldberg and a photograph of Eisenhower swinging a golf club. The letter measures 7.25 by 5.25 inches. The entire piece measures 20 inches by 20.5 inches. Eisenhower was a golf enthusiast later in life and he joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948. He played golf frequently during and after his presidency and was unreserved in expressing his passion for the game to the point of golfing during winter; he ordered his golf balls painted black so he could see them better against snow on the ground. He had a putting green installed on the White House lawn during his presidency and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2009. unknown books
1968ref. 1093551968. Black and white photograph of Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower Herbert Hoover and Harry S. Truman signed by each below the photograph. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 12 inches by 12 inches. Rare and desirable. unknown books
1982ref. UEISALL01HMRDoubleday 1982. Very Good. Eisenhower John S. D. Allies: Pearl Harbor to D-Day. Garden City New York: Doubleday 1982. 500pp. Indexed. Bibliography. 8vo. Blue cloth with cartographic endsheets. Book condition: Very good with bumped edges and former owner's name stamped on bottom edge of text-block. Dust Jacket Condition: Good with chips and closed tears in edges of yellowed panels. Doubleday hardcover books
1993ref. UEISINT00OFNorton 1993. Very Good. Eisenhower John S. D. Intervention! The United States and the Mexican Revolution 1913-1917. NY: Norton 1993. 393pp. Indexed. Bibliography. 8vo. Hardcover. Book condition: Very good lightly bumped edges. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good in dust jacket protector. Norton hardcover books
1959ref. RESPWES00EFFrederick A. Praeger 1959. Very Good. Esposito Vincent J. editor. The West Point Atlas of American Wars. Volume I: 1689-1900. Volume II: 1900-1953. Eisenhower foreword Dwight D. New York: Frederick A. Praeger 1959. 1st edition. Illustrated. Oblong folio. Book condition: Very good with slightly yellowed and stained spines and lightly bumped edges. Clean bright pages. Slipcase is in good condition with numerous repairs made with packing tape light stains and faint yellowing. Rich with detailed maps. Frederick A. Praeger unknown books
ref. 95837Photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower in military uniform boldly signed by him. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 17.75 inches by 14.75 inches. A very attractive signed photograph. Dwight Eisenhower was an Army general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe. He was responsible for planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942-43 and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45 from the Western Front. In 1951 he became the first Supreme Commander of NATO. unknown books
ref. 95836Photograph of the Eisenhower family signed by Dwight D. and Mamie Eisenhower their son and daughter-in-law and only grandchild. Inscribed by Dwight D. Eisenhower "For Ken & Joyce Browne with best wishes Dwight D. Eisenhower" and signed "Mamie Doud Eisenhower." Additionally inscribed by the Eisenhowers' eldest son John and his wife Barbara "To the Brownes from Barbara and John Eisenhower" and signed by their son David Eisenhower. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 14.25 inches. Rare and desirable signed by members of three generations of the Eisenhower family. Dwight Eisenhower was an Army general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe. He was responsible for planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942-43 and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45 from the Western Front. In 1951 he became the first Supreme Commander of NATO. unknown books
2003ref. UEISGEN00LAWFree Press 2003. Fine. Eisenhower John S. D. General Ike: a Personal Reminiscence. NY: Free Press 2003. 277pp. Indexed. 8vo. Hardcover. Book condition: Near fine with a couple subtle bumps to edges and subtle smudge on rear cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good with subtly bumped and rubbed edges. Free Press hardcover books
ref. 92470Rare original photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower Herbert Hoover and Iowan Governor William Beardsley seated in an automobile which was part of the August 1954 Iowa State Fair Parade. Boldly signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower and Herbert Hoover and inscribed by Beardsley "For the Ken Brownes Wm. S. Beardsley"Accompanied by a typed letter signed by Herbert Hoover dated April 25 1960 and addressed to Kenneth Browne "Dear Mr. Browne: I do appreciate your sending me that Indian version of the 23rd Psalm. It was most gracious of you. Yours faithfully "Herbert Hoover." Both the photograph and letter are in near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed by Eisenhower and Hoover. American engineer businessman and politician Herbert Hoover served as the 31st President of the United States from 1929 to 1933 during the Great Depression. A Republican he introduced themes of efficiency in the business community and provided government support for standardization efficiency and international trade. Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first Republican-elected President since Herbert Hoover in 1928 with the primary goals of containing the expansion of the Soviet Union and reducing federal deficits. unknown books
1963ref. UEISWIN00MELDoubleday 1963. Very Good. Eisenhower Milton S. The Wine is Bitter: The United States and Latin America. New York: Doubleday 1963. 342pp. Indexed. 8vo. Gray cloth. Book condition: Very good with lighlty rubbed and bumped edges. Doubleday hardcover books
1963ref. 55057Garden City NY: Doubleday and Company 1963-65. Signed limited first editions each one of 1500 copies. Two volumes thick octavo pictorial endpapers original tan cloth original slipcases. Both are fine condition with the original acetate dust jacket which are in fine condition. The slipcases are in near fine condition. An exceptional set. This is the story of President Eisenhowers first administration. Dwight D. Eisenhower one of the major figures of the twentieth century writes an account of the events as he saw them leading up to a sweeping mandate and then pursues the theme of change in the years 1953-1956 Doubleday and Company hardcover books
1963ref. 45027Garden City NY: Doubleday and Company 1963-65. Signed limited first editions each one of 1500 copies. Two volumes thick octavo pictorial endpapers original tan cloth original slipcases. Both are fine condition with the original acetate dust jacket which are in near fine condition. The slipcases are in very good condition with some toning. This is the story of President Eisenhowers first administration. Dwight D. Eisenhower one of the major figures of the twentieth century writes an account of the events as he saw them leading up to a sweeping mandate and then pursues the theme of change in the years 1953-1956 Doubleday and Company hardcover books
1963ref. 43031Garden City NY: Doubleday and Company 1963. First edition of volume one of President Eisenhower's memoirs. Octavo original cloth pictorial map endpapers. Inscribed on the half title page by the author "For The Honorable John R. Dethmers with best wishes from Dwight D. Eisenhower." The recipient John R. Dethmers was a member of the Michigan Republican State Central Committee in 1939. Dethmers served as Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party from 1942-1945 and was a delegate to the 1944 Republican National Convention. He served as Michigan Attorney General from 1945-1946. Governor Harry Kelly appointed Dethmers Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court serving from 1946-1970 and serving as Chief Justice of the Michigan State Supreme Court in 1953 1956-1962 and 1967-1969. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. A nice association. This is the story of President Eisenhowers first administration. Dwight D. Eisenhower one of the major figures of the twentieth century writes an account of the events as he saw them leading up to a sweeping mandate and then pursues the theme of change in the years 1953-1956 Doubleday and Company hardcover books
1956ref. 430611956. Program for the 1956 Republican National Convention in San Francisco August 20 1956 signed on the front and back by numerous attendees including a signature of President Eisenhower. Other signers include: Iowa Governor Leo Hoegh; Wisconsin Governor Walter J. Kohler Jr.; South Dakota Governor Joe Foss; California Senator Thomas Kuchel; New Jersey Senator Howard Alexander Smith; Delaware Senator John J. Williams; Ohio Senator George H. Bender; New Jersey Senator Clifford P. Case; and numerous others. In very good with light toning. A unique piece signed by President Eisenhower and many of those responsible for helping his reelection campaign. Double matted and framed with a photograph of the 1956 Republican Convention. The entire piece measures 22 inches by 25.5 inches. A unique piece. Dwight Eisenhower was an Army general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe. He was responsible for planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942-43 and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45 from the Western Front. In 1951 he became the first Supreme Commander of NATO. unknown books
1963ref. 25038Garden City: Doubleday and Company 1963-65. Signed limited first editions each volume numbered 1287 of 1500 copies. Two volumes thick octavo original tan cloth original slipcases. Both are fine condition with the original acetate dust jacket which are in near fine to fine condition. The slipcases are in near fine condition. A nice set. This is the story of President Eisenhowers first administration. Dwight D. Eisenhower one of the major figures of the twentieth century writes an account of the events as he saw them leading up to a sweeping mandate and then pursues the theme of change in the years 1953-1956 Doubleday and Company hardcover books
1948ref. 20089Garden City NY: Doubleday & Company 1948. Signed limited first edition of General Eisenhower's wartime memoirs. Thick octavo original cloth cartographic endpapers top edge gilt original acetate. Signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower number 299 of 1426 copies. Fine in the original acetate which is in fine condition. Original slipcase in near fine condition with light rubbing. A very sharp example. Five-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower was arguably the single most important military figure of World War II. For many historians his memoirs of this eventful period of U.S. history have become the single most important record of the war. Crusade in Europe tells the complete story of the war as Eisenhower planned and lived it. Through his eyes the enormous scope and drama of the war-strategy battles moments of fateful decision-become fully illuminated in all their fateful glory. "Eisenhower gives the reader true insight into the most difficult part of a commander's life" New York Times. Doubleday & Company hardcover books
ref. 20040Photograph portrait of General Dwight D. Eisenhower inscribed "For Henry Sage Dunning A veteran of World World I and a distinguished member of Columbia's family with admiration and affectionate regard Dwight D. Eisenhower." In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 13 inches by 19 inches. Dwight Eisenhower was an Army general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe. He was responsible for planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942-43 and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45 from the Western Front. In 1951 he became the first Supreme Commander of NATO. unknown books
ref. 5016DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER 1890-1969. Eisenhower was the Thirty-Fourth. TLS. 1pg. 7” x 10 ½”. December 29 1954. Augusta Georgia. A typed letter signed “DE” by Dwight Eisenhower as President. On his personal “DDE” letterhead Eisenhower wrote an end-of-the-year letter of thanks to William Jackson of New York: “Dear Bill: As 1954 comes to an end I want again to tell you of my appreciation of your cooperation and assistance on problems of the gravest import to our country and to our world. I hope that as long as I continue in governmental service I may be able to call upon you from time to time. To you and Mrs. Jackson best wishes from Mrs. Ike and me for a Happy New Year and a successful 1955. With warm personal regard Sincerely DE”. The letter is in fine condition with mailing folds and a short toning band. unknown books
ref. 4844DWIGHT EISENHOWER 1890-1969. Eisenhower was the Thirty-Fourth President. WILLIAM H. JACKSON 1901-1971. Jackson was a lawyer and intelligence officer who served as Eisenhower’s National Security Advisor. He was also deputy director of the CIA. TLS. 1pg. November 20 1956. The White House Washington. A typed letter signed “Dwight D Eisenhower” as President on White House letterhead. Eisenhower responds to the resignation of his National Security Advisor William H. Jackson. “Dear Bill: I am indeed sorry that the time is near when you must leave Government service and it is with very great regret that I accept your resignation as requested in your letter. Thanks in large measure to your efforts as Special Assistant during the past year there has been achieved a definite strengthening of the important processes through which matters vital to our national security are considered and decided particularly as regards the fulfillment of policy through effective and well coordinated actions. In these days when adherence to principle is of the utmost importance to successful international relations you should take much satisfaction from your knowledge of the place presently occupied by the United States in the estimation of the free world. Because of it I am confident that our nation will be able to assist significantly in developing constructive solutions to existing international problems. I am deeply grateful for the strong and effective support you have consistently provided from your position as Special Assistant as well as for your willingness to take on additional duties during the past several months in respect to the National Security Council. You will be greatly missed in the months ahead by all with whom you have worked and who have had the benefit of your wise counsel. I am sure however that we shall be calling upon you from time to time for further advice and assistance. With warm personal regard Sincerely Dwight D Eisenhower”. The letter is in fine condition with two horizontal mailing folds. unknown books
