Inscribed First Edition: The Professional: Lyndon B. Johnson Hand-Signed by LBJ
This entry highlights a vital work of mid-century presidential biography: a First Edition copy of The Professional: Lyndon B. Johnson by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and political columnist William S. White, hand-inscribed by the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. Published in 1964 by Houghton Mifflin Company, this illuminating profile offers an insider's assessment of Johnson's formidable legislative mastery and political career just as he assumed the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
A long-time friend and confidant of Johnson, William S. White provides a close analytical study of LBJ’s evolution from Texas congressman and Senate Majority Leader to the executive mansion. The book examines Johnson's pragmatic legislative style, his deeply ingrained political philosophy, and his capacity for leadership during a pivotal era marked by the Civil Rights Movement and expanding Cold War tensions.
Bound in publisher's original cloth, the volume is complete with its original metallic gold dust jacket featuring a striking black-and-white portrait of Johnson on the front cover and a portrait of author William S. White on the rear panel. On the half-title page, beneath the printed book title, Lyndon B. Johnson has hand-inscribed a bold, fluid inscription in ink ("With best wishes, / Lyndon B. Johnson"). The signature exhibits characteristic angularity, natural pen stroke variations, and smooth ink flow consistent with authentic presidential examples executed during his White House tenure. The volume remains in very good condition, showing light wear along the extremities of the jacket, representing a superb, historically rich presidential collectible.
Edition & Special Presentation Specifications
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HOUGHTON MIFFLIN FIRST EDITION: Published in 1964 by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston; stated first printing.
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ORIGINAL DUST JACKET: Retains original metallic gold jacket featuring prominent cover portraits of Johnson and author William S. White.
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CONTEMPORARY CAMPAIGN ERA BIOGRAPHY: Key 1964 biographical work published during Johnson’s presidential election campaign.
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