Signed by its renowned author, Robert F. Kennedy, assassinated brother of JFK, U S Senator and Attorney General under JFK, on the FFEP with For Walter with Best Regards above, this is a stated First Edition with F-M beneath (designating August, 1962 as the first print), a first printing per convention of Just Friends and Brave Enemies (NY, Harper & Row, 1962), his second book. Provenance: The autograph is authentic. The book belongs to a friend whose late father served in the DOJ from the Eisenhower through the Johnson Administrations. His father knew many political leaders/authors and garnered many signed books, letters and documents during his service. Ive been asked to help liquidate some of them. With one exception, the book is in very good condition. Binding is well intact, square and reasonably firm with no damage to joints or gutters. Exterior gilt lettering is bright and boards are clean with no bumps or tears. Top page ends are a little toned. Remaining page ends are clean. The Exception a scent of mildew. Its not too overbearing and there are no prominent physical signs of mildew but the book and jacket do bare a scent. With photos, interior contents are very good with no errant marks, names or foxing. The jacket shows light wear and chipping to heel, corners and bottom edge as well as a short wrinkle at rear bottom edge. Crown and top front edge show a small closed tear. White portions of panels are slightly soiled. If youre a collector of Camelot memorabilia, rare political signed 1sts or political autographs, this is for you. The item “Signed Robert F Kennedy 1st Ed 1st Just Friends and Brave Enemies HCDJ 1962″ is in sale since Thursday, September 2, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Autographs\Political\Other Political Autographs”. The seller is “glrobson-aaabc” and is located in McLean, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Signed by: Robert F. Kennedy
- Autograph Authentication: Personal
- Signed: Yes
