Near Fine+ with original unclipped dust-jacket. A well cared for book, protected from any potential damage. Square and tight spine. The spine heels shows minor bumps. Clean and straight boards. The gilded titling on the spine is clear and not faded. Not an ex-library book. Personally signed by John Wayne, the Academy Award winning American actor who became a popular icon through his roles in films made during Hollywoods Golden Age. A fantastic piece of history from the world of movies & television. PERSONAL INSCRIPTION ON DATE OF PUBLICATION. Simon & Schuster (1977). John Wayne "America, Why I Love Her" With Billy Liebert and John Mitchum. Signed and dated by John Wayne with personal inscription. Signed First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover book with dust-jacket. Bookseller issued COA. The dust-jacket is protected in a new archival acid-free sleeve. This book has been bound in a dark brown cloth spine with yellow paper over boards. The dust jacket has a photo of John Wayne backed by the American flag. Full number line as required on the copyright page for a true first printing along with the $8.95 price. This signed John Wayne book also includes a custom matching protective tray-case. The tray-case is a 2-3 week back order item. Personally signed and dated (date of publication) by John Wayne with a personal inscription directly onto the FFEP (first free end paper) of the book: "Dear Dr. Krammer, A few thoughts we put to music. John Wayne 1977". ABOUT THE BOOK. "America, Why I Love Her" is a celebration of the varied aspects of American life. Included in this book, which is a companion to the album "America Why I Love Her," is the music and commentary on each track by John Wayne. Full-color photographs and text, as well as words and music from John Wayne's best-selling record album arranged for piano and guitar. Wayne's commentary reflects thoughtful, intelligent consideration. In the book, he speaks directly to "the good things about America." As he says: "For a number of years I have tried to express a deep and profound love for these things; to be able to say what I feel in my heart." Estimated Book Dimensions: 10 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 1/2"
