54 BAUMAN RARE BOOKS “I Was An Actor Who Knew How To Give A Good Speech” 71REAGAN, Ronald. Speaking My Mind. New York, 1989. Octavo, original half blue cloth, dust jacket. $4500 First trade edition of Reagan’s selected speeches, inscribed by him on the dedication page, “To Dr. R— F— with Very Best Wishes & Regards. Ronald Reagan. March 22, 1990.” Selected and annotated by Reagan, this collection begins with one of his first public talks, delivered in 1951, and includes the many speeches that helped define the “Reagan Revolution” and his two terms in the White House. Published simultaneously with a signed limited edition of 5000 copies. Book fine, dust jacket nearly so. 72REAGAN, Ronald. An American Life. New York, 1990. Octavo, original half blue cloth, dust jacket. $4500 First edition of the 40th President’s autobiography, inscribed by him on the colophon leaf, “To L— A—. Aug. 11 - ‘93 Ronald Reagan.” President Reagan’s illustrated autobiography, with 16 pages of black-and-white photographic illustrations. With accompanying letter of authenticity and matching small label on reverse of signed leaf. Dust jacket with minor spotting to verso, short closed tear to spine head. An attractive inscribed copy in nearfine condition. An American Life, Inscribed By President Ronald Reagan
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