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A Soldier's Story, Signed and Inscribed by Omar Bradley, First Edition, 1951

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£2,629.30
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CA$4,856.71
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MX$66,183.02
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SEK 33,933.07
DKK 22,629.62
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Bradley, Omar. A Soldier's Story. New York: Henry Holt, 1951. First edition. Signed and inscribed. Illustrated throughout with 55 maps and 17 black-and-white illustrations, including photographs. Rebound in ¼ leather and cloth boards with raised bands, gilt titles, and gilt tooling to the spine, and a new archival slipcase. This is a signed, first edition printing of General Omar N. Bradley's memoirs, A Soldier's Story. This award-winning book is based upon Bradley's World War II diaries, when he led more combat troops than any other field commander in history. He dedicates the book ''To those soldiers who must often have wondered WHY they were going where they did. Perhaps this will help answer their questions.'' Published in 1951 by Henry Holt & Co, in New York, this book is signed and inscribed by Bradley on the title page. The inscription reads, “For Mr. Jim Seward. With cordial good wishes. Omar N. Bradley" in blue ink. The book is illustrated throughout with photographs and numerous maps. A Soldier's Story recounts the battles of World War II from a soldier's perspective. General Omar Nelson Bradley was a senior officer of the United States Army during and after World War II. Bradley was considered "the soldiers' general— modest, industrious, above intrigue, the skilled tactician and strategist who had stood at Eisenhower's right hand in Tunisia, Sicily, and Normandy during World War II and who, before his retirement from active duty, had become Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" (Drew Middleton, New York Times). A Soldier's Story is a compelling and vivid memoir from one of the greatest military tacticians of our time. CONDITION: Very good condition. Rebound in brown ¼ leather and cloth, with raised bands, gilt titles, and gilt tooling to the spine, and saving the original map endpapers. Internally, the pages are very clean. Signed on the title page, in blue ink. Inscription is legible and neat, without smudges or fading. Numerous black and white photographs and maps throughout. Presented with a new matching archival cloth slipcase with Bradley’s photographic portrait inlaid on the front. Book Dimensions: 8 5/8" H x 6" W x 1 7/8" D. Slipcase Dimensions: 9" H x 6 1/4" W x 2 1/4" D. Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Paper,Embossed,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1951
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Rebound in quarter leather and cloth boards with raised bands to spine and a new archival slipcase by Felton Bookbinding in Ontario, Canada in August of 2024. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Colorado Springs, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BK10511stDibs: LU909741140122

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