Signed First Edition: An American Life by Ronald Reagan

This listing features a major piece of twentieth-century political and presidential history: an authentically hand-signed First Edition of An American Life: The Autobiography by the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. Published in 1990 by Simon and Schuster, this monumental memoir provides a definitive, insider perspective on one of the most transformative presidencies in modern American history.

Tracing his journey from a modest Midwestern childhood in Tampico, Illinois, through his career as a Hollywood leading man and Screen Actors Guild president, to the governorship of California and two terms in the White House, Reagan’s memoir stands as an indispensable historical document. In his characteristic warm and optimistic narrative style, Reagan recounts the defining moments of his presidency: his economic policies ("Reaganomics"), his historic summits with Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev, the negotiation of the INF Treaty, and his key role in guiding the Cold War toward its ultimate conclusion.

Bound in publisher's original cloth and housing a comprehensive photo section documenting his public life and presidential administration, this volume is accompanied by its original, unclipped pictorial dust jacket showing a walking President Reagan on the front cover and a smiling portrait set against the American flag on the rear. The book features a special publisher-issued Presidential Seal bookplate affixed to a preliminary blank leaf, hand-signed in crisp black ink by Ronald Reagan. Preserved in pristine condition, this volume is accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity from R&R Auction (June 2009), marking it as an extraordinary investment-grade addition for collectors of presidential autographs, political history, and American biographies.

Edition & Special Presentation Specifications

• SIMON AND SCHUSTER FIRST EDITION: Published in New York in 1990 by Simon and Schuster; full first printing statement and number line on copyright page.

• ORIGINAL DUST JACKET: Complete with original price tag, showcasing iconic photographic cover art of President Reagan.

• INCLUDES THIRD-PARTY COA: Accompanied by a full Certificate of Authenticity from R&R Auction (Catalog 346, Item 103, Inventory #3187670).

Autograph Specifications & Provenance

• HAND-SIGNED BY PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN: Signed in sharp black ink by Ronald Reagan on an official, custom-printed presidential seal bookplate affixed to the preliminary leaf.

• FINE / FINE CONDITION: Excellent collectible state; bright, crisp dust jacket, square and tight cloth binding, with clean, unblemished pages.