Hiroshima.

First edition of Hersey's classic work, which has sold over three million copies. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For President and Mrs. Ford - with many thanks and with high hopes for the future. John Hersey March 14, 1975." The recipient, Gerald R. Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977. He assumed office following the Watergate scandal and sought to restore public trust in government through a message of transparency and national healing. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Andy Carpenter. From the collection of President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford. Hersey's account of the aftermath of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, was judged the finest piece of American journalism of the 20th century by a 36-member panel associated with New York University's journalism department. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Warren Chappell. Housed in a custom half morocco chemise and clamshell box. An exceptional association.