Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge Signed limited edition / 1st Edition 1929

Description: The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge (Signed limited edition) Author: Coolidge, Calvin Title: The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge (Signed limited edition) Publication: New York: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1929 Edition: First edition Description: Number 750 of 1000 copies signed by Calvin Coolidge on the limitation page. Octavo (9 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches; 235 x 160 mm.). [xii], [1]-246, [4] pp, portrait frontispiece and eleven other portraits. A Fine copy bound in publishers quarter blue cloth over mottled gray boards, spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut. In the original gray card slipcase, printed paper label on sine. Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) was a Republican lawyer who eventually served as the 30th President of the United States from 1923-1929)."Calvin Coolidge demonstrated his determination to preserve the old moral and economic precepts of frugality amid the material prosperity that many Americans were enjoying during the 1920s" (White House). Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, granting U.S. citizenship to Native Americans, and presided over a period of significant economic expansion known as the "Roaring Twenties," departing office with considerable favor among the public. He favored a hands-off approach to governance and supported pro-business policies, earning praise from advocates of smaller government and laissez-faire economics. Historical assessments of Coolidge vary widely. While he is lauded for his steadfast support of racial equality during a turbulent period of racial tensions, opinions on his presidency diverge among scholars. Advocates of smaller government commend his policies, while critics argue that he neglected struggling farmers and workers during the economic boom, contributing to the onset of the Great Depression. Ultimately, Coolidge's legacy remains subject to ongoing debate and interpretation among historians.Indeed, his contemporary admirer Alfred E. Smith would comment, despite his own membership in the Democratic party, that Coolidge's "great task was to restore the dignity and prestige of the Presidency when it had reached the lowest ebb in our history...in a time of extravagance and waste." The present work is Coolidge's own account of his years leading up to and during the Presidency, documenting his rise to local and state office before becoming the head of a federal executive branch that would become infamous for isolationist policy, tax cuts, and limited domestic aid which have shaped the nation's economy ever since. Fine Seller ID: 6226 Subject: History, Signed Books Whitmore Rare Books was founded in 2010 with the aim of drawing together exceptional first editions of important literary works. Over the past several years, the shop has become a world-class destination for both seasoned collectors as well as those people newly discovering the field. WRB maintains a reputation for rigorous research and integrity, for discriminating taste, and for creating a space where collectors can interact with amazing copies of the books they love. Terms All orders ship within three business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 2000 USD

Location: Pasadena, California

End Time: 2024-11-26T01:06:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD