A Great New Beginning: The 1981 Inaugural Story.

First limited edition of this commemorative publication documenting the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan. Quarto, original red leather with gilt titles to the spine, gilt stamped vignette of the presidential seal to the front panel, gilt stamped vignette of the inauguration seal to the rear panel, gilt stamped with the names of the recipients to the bottom right corner "Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Lyles", with color photographs throughout. One of an unstated number of copies, this is number 76. Association copy, inscribed by Nancy Reagan and signed by Ronald Reagan on the top left corner of the colophon page, "To Mart and A.C. with our deep friendship and love Nancy and Ron." The recipient, A. C. Lyles, was an American film producer for Paramount Pictures, who is best known for producing a variety of Westerns in the 1950s and '60s. In fine condition.