The Strategy of Peace (FROM THE LIBRARY OF GORE VIDAL)
New York: Harper and Brothers, 1960. Early Edition. Original wraps. 5 3/8 X 8 1/4 Inches. 233 PP. Very Good. Item #4846
“He was one of the most charming men I’ve ever known. He was also one of the very worst presidents.” Gore Vidal on John F. Kennedy
Original 1960 trade paperback edition of Kennedy's foreign policy speeches and statements edited by historian Allan Nevins. "From the Library of Gore Vidal" stamped on hald title-page. The same page bears the blindstamp of "Edgewater - Barrytown, New York" - the historic home where Vidal lived. One of Vidal's own books from his time at Edgewater while running for Congress in 1960. In 1966, Vidal rented the estate to an aide of Robert F. Kennedy. Light wear to edges and folds with some minor spots of paper loss.
Price: $250.00