Easton Press Signed Leather-Bound Limited Edition: Hand-Signed by Senator John McCain (Why Courage Matters)
This entry showcases an authentic piece of American political history, military hero lore, and fine leather-bound bookmaking: a signed limited first edition copy of Why Courage Matters: The Way to a Braver Life, written and autographed by U.S. Senator, naval aviator, and presidential nominee John McCain.
A decorated Vietnam War veteran, Prisoner of War, and long-serving U.S. Senator from Arizona, John McCain (1936–2018) remains one of the most respected political figures in modern American history. Celebrated for his maverick independence and unwavering dedication to public service, McCain co-authored Why Courage Matters in 2004 alongside Mark Salter. The deeply personal volume reflects on physical and moral courage, drawing on historical figures and McCain’s own harrowing five and a half years as a POW in Hanoi's Hoa Lo Prison.
Published in 2004 by The Easton Press as part of their prestigious Signed First Edition series, this volume is bound in full burgundy genuine leather with 22kt gold foil stamping along the covers and spine. The book features raised spine hubs, gilt page edges, silk moiré endpapers, and a sewn-in satin ribbon bookmark.
On the official Easton Press limitation leaf, John McCain has rendered a bold signature in pencil ("John McCain"). The printed statement attests that the leather-bound edition is personally signed by the author and strictly limited to a press run of 1,400 individually numbered copies, with this volume hand-numbered #107/1400.
The book is accompanied by the original Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity (signed and dated March 9, 2004), the publisher's collector's note insert, and an official Basic Certification card from James Spence Authentication (JSA) (#RR59915).
Preserved in fine condition with pristine leather covers, bright 22kt gold gilding, sharp corners, and clean unblemished pages, this signed limited edition volume serves as an essential centerpiece for political archivists, military history collectors, and Easton Press fine binding historians.
Binding & Book Specifications
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EASTON PRESS SIGNED FIRST EDITION: Official 2004 leather-bound limited edition of John McCain's Why Courage Matters.
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LUXURY FINE BINDING: Bound in full burgundy leather with 22kt gold stamping, raised spine hubs, all-edge gilding, silk endpapers, and a satin page marker.
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EXCELLENT COLLECTOR CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with bright cover gold, tight binding, sharp corners, and pristine gilt page edges.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY JOHN MCCAIN: Authentically autographed in pencil ("John McCain") on the Easton Press limitation page by John McCain.
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JSA & EASTON PRESS CERTIFIED: Includes the original Easton Press COA (#107/1400) and a James Spence Authentication (JSA) Basic Certification card (#RR59915).
