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Oblong folios are produced the same way but bound at the short edge, producing a book typically
more than 14 inches deep. Newcomb, 10. Book fine, with usual discoloration from glue to
endpapers. The roles of the National Government, the Labour Party, the Conservative Party and the
electorate all come under considerable analysis. See terms - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new
window or tab The PayPal Credit account is issued by Synchrony Bank. A single gathering of a
quarto book, then, would be a sheet folded twice, containing four leaves, eight pages of text. This is
a sample of the young future president’s writing ability and understanding of world events,
governments, and economies during this time period of the 1930s. At times, issue refers to timing,
such as the “first issue” being offered to the public at an earlier date than the “second issue.” At
other times, it refers to specially planned different batches, such as the “trade issue” (widely
available) in opposition to a “signed limited issue” (limited to a small amount of copies differing
somehow from the trade issue and not widely available). Sometimes refers to a volume given by a
notable donor. Readily marbled (“tree calf”), mottled, diced, colored, polished, tooled in gilt or blind,
even scented (known as “russia”). Royal expert says Harry WILL return to UK to see Charles. A-C,
for example, would indicate a quarto volume composed of three signatures or gatherings of eight
pages each for a total of 24 pages. Dust jacket very good with light edge-wear including shallow loss
to spine head, fold of spine and front panel partly split at foot, rear flap corner-clipped at top. Within
its pages, JFK outlined the varying factors that led to England's ill-preparedness in the years that led
up to the Second World War. A superb copy, most scarce inscribed by a young John F. Kennedy.
Occasionally the text of a book will be put into a specialized book press and painted, often with a
scene from the book or a landscape, so that the painting is invisible when the book is closed but
visible when somebody bends the text and fans the pages—known as a fore-edge painting. Riverdale
actor and Marvel star went their separate ways late 'last year' after being linked in spring 2023. First
edition, second printing, in first printing dust jacket, of John F. Charts are included that show the
dollars each county spent on defense through the years after the Great War and as the world awoke
to Hitler's build up. They'll be tying themselves in knots to get these! Harry. Last week, the Harvard
Archives released the audio of that speech. An exceptional example, uncommon in this condition. If
you would like something more valuable for your library, then this isn't it. The title is a variation on
the title of Winston Churchill’s work, While England Slept, published about two years before
Kennedy’s. The term implies that the binding is modern, or recent, unless otherwise specified. He
wrote of the reasons why England neglected to prepare to defend itself from the likes of Hitler and
why, when it finally 'awoke' it was not as easy for that nation to kick into high gear of mass
production as America was able to do a year later. England and the United States depended on
isolationism for protection--JFK did great to point that out. A book may be uncut but opened—i.e.,
with a paper-knife—but all unopened books (see below) are by nature uncut as well. Published the
year Kennedy graduated from Harvard, Why England Slept was an expansion of his senior thesis.
The book’s binder would often remove and discard the half title at the time of binding. Each chapter
opens with a timeline of the year listing significant events leading up to British involvement in the
war against Germany.
Kennedy’s work attempts to explain why England was so poorly prepared for World War II and why
England’s leaders settled upon the disastrous policies of appeasement. More Americans should read
it, as he speaks very thoughtfully and forcefully about the strengths and weaknesses of a democracy
when it comes to waging war. 1 like Like Comment Maureen 726 reviews 98 followers July 22, 2010
This was Kennedy's thesis paper at Harvard, on why England did not rise sooner to confront the
forces of totalitarianism that led to the second World War. Like Comment Erwin 787 reviews 2
followers March 6, 2022 Kennedy does a very nice job making an argument about why England was
simply not prepared to go to war against the Germans in WWII. He really knows his way around
words and I felt I learned so much about this topic. The book is a short, well written, read in three
parts with a table of contents, a bibliography, and no index. Actual delivery time will depend on the
shipping method you choose. Visit the pages of the lots you wish to place an absentee bids. Kennedy
also looks at similarities to America's position of unpreparedness and makes astute observations
about the implications involved. Kennedy was first published in 1940 and went through at least five
reprintings. Try again! Details Added to Cart Add both to Cart One of these items ships sooner than
the other. To say that democracy has been awakened by the events of the last few weeks is not
enough. By changing the areas of the plate that are exposed and the length of time the plate is
submerged in the acid bath, the engraver can obtain fine and varying shades of gray that closely
resemble watercolor washes. See terms and apply now - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window
or tab Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or your money
back. In reading WHY ENGLAND SLEPT, we can see the advantage a President might have to lead
based on his knowledge of the past as well as understanding of present day world events. John F.
Kennedy displayed a intellectual depth and insight from a young age as evident in his first serious
turn at historical study and writing. Published in 1940, it was re-published during his term as
president and the signed copy was published in 1962. You are eligible for a refund within 30 days if
dissatisfied due to a bookseller error or if your book fails to arrive. A source of why Hitler rose that I
didn’t really understand at first. This book has the rare and immensely appealing quality of
combining factuality and breadth of understanding with the truest instincts of patriotism”
(Foreword, Henry Luce). John F. Kennedy’s signature is notorious among collectors for its variation
over the years; this inscription, very clearly signed as “Jack Kennedy,” is an excellent example of his
early signature. This appendix appears to be copies of three Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain
speeches from 1938. It’s a testament to the genius of the late President and his profound capacity for
reflection on the most pressing events of his time that would later be seen when he was the
commander of the free world. Finally, John F. Kennedy made clear in his thesis that he wrote this
study in the hopes that his own country would learn from the lessons that England had come to
realize through its own failures in judgment. Like Comment Adam Davis 2 reviews December 19,
2023 You would have no idea the man was a college senior at the time this book was written. This
will be one of the most influential books you have ever read, much like his term in office. Among the
subset of issues it examines are why England failed to rearm and rebuild its military capabilities
during the 1930s as the threats created by Hitler came into focus, and why it acceded to the Munich
Pact in 1938. Kennedy's leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis in his own presidency as a fine
example of calm, thoughtful action; action that may very well have saved the world from its own
destruction. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Delivery times may vary,
especially during peak periods. Oblong folios are produced the same way but bound at the short
edge, producing a book typically more than 14 inches deep. He seems to be intent on addressing the
legitimate issue that the book might be ghost written for JFK, but then goes way beyond that with
bits about Thomas Jefferson and his relationship with Sally Hemings, Kennedy Sr's. Of particular
value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book.
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LISTEN LIVE: Loading. This is an intaglio process, in which ink is poured over the plate, then
wiped from the surface, leaving ink only in the recesses made by the engraver’s tools. Depending on
demand, any number of printings can be made from a setting of type For example, a first printing
might consist of 1000 copies, followed by a second printing of 2500 copies; in which case the book
would have a first edition, first printing of 1000 copies, and a first edition, second printing of 2500
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dancer, 33, reveals doctors have told her there's 'no evidence of disease' after toughest year of her
life. All this with the acquiescence of a fawning, stenographic press. Covers with gilt single fillet
border, spine panelled and lettered in gilt, board edges ruled in gilt, turn-ins ruled in gilt, all edges
gilt, marbled endpapers. First, it is an important insight into JFK's personality and perspectives which
were build upon over the next twenty three years. The time at which the book is written adds
something to it, at the time of writing J. F. K. did not know the outcome of WW2 and America had
not yet been drawn in, but he draws comparisons in how the UK paid the price for not reacting soon
enough and was asleep, he notes this as a warning to the people of the USA, as much the same could
be said for the people of the USA at the time. Unrestored later dust jacket with faint dampstain to
front flap, a bit of rubbing and soiling, and only slight toning to spine. He provides a comprehensive
analysis of the tremendous miscalculations of the British leadership when it came to dealing with
Germany and leads readers into considering other questions: Was the poor state of the British army
the reason Chamberlain capitulated at Munich, or were there other, less-obvious elements at work
that allowed this to happen. Gatherings are identified by a letter, symbol or number in the lower
margin of the first page (the “signature”) to make it easy for the printer to stack them in proper order
for sewing. We do ask that if you are not satisfied with the item, you contact us by phone as quickly
as possible and return the item within ten days. Remaining half-titles are therefore of interest to
collectors. Minor signs of wear to edges of jacket and pages of text, as pictured. While this makes it
impossible to read all of the pages, it also indicates a probability that the text block has not been
altered since leaving the printer. The Trade Unions were reluctant to give Parliament control or allow
unskilled workers into their trades. I found the book well written, well presented and difficult to put
down. Royal expert says Harry WILL return to UK to see Charles. The title is a variation on the title
of Winston Churchilla s work, While England Slept, published about two years before Kennedya s.
Kennedy is also the only president to have won a Pulitzer Prize. Indeed, our consignor informs us
that a previous owner of the book received it from an aunt who had purchased it at such a charity
auction, and that he now intends to donate a significant portion of the proceeds from this auction to
colon cancer research and awareness. Readily stretched (“straight-grain”), crushed (flattened
smooth), tooled in gilt or blind, inlaid with leathers of different colors. You are eligible for a refund
within 30 days if dissatisfied due to a bookseller error or if your book fails to arrive. If you would
like to schedule a visit, please call 212-751-0011. Too bad w can't read, maybe this would have
helped him some! 4 likes Like Comment Spencer Rich 143 reviews 19 followers August 15, 2018
Pretty interesting historical document of a young JFK sizing things up before Pearl Harbor.
Unfortunately this was the only version I could find. While much older, wood engravings enjoyed an
important renaissance in the late eighteenth century through Thomas Bewick and continued in
popularity thorugh the nineteenth century. We guarantee the condition of every book as it is
described on our website. This notion that God will make a special effort to look after England, and
that she will muddle through, took a great toll of the British rearmament efforts of the 'thirties.” and
“We can't escape the fact that democracy in America, like democracy in England, has been asleep at
the switch.

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