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(New York: Pocket Books, Inc., 1960), paperback Cardinal Edition, the inside front cover having "For Mrs. Slater - / with best wishes - / Kennedy" in bright blue ink. An accompanying index card in Mrs. Slater's hand explains: "This book was signed by John F. Kennedy, Labor Day weekend 1960 during his campaign for the Presidency at SAC Hdqs. at Offutt AFB. He came out of the building & passed us then came back, shook our hand & spoke with us before signing the book - Hers(h)el & Gladys Slater."The consignor, who was with her parents at the signing, claims that JFK paused because he saw her mother holding this copy ofProfiles in Courage. It is now a rare Kennedy memento since most of his surviving signatures are either secretarial or facsimiles.
Condition
A well-thumbed, yet intact, paperback. The front cover, which carries the inscription, has a mild vertical crease and is reinforced at the top of the spine with tape. Good condition overall.