- Written by
- General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
- Koltz, Tony, American
- Published by
- Easton Press, American
- Subject of
- United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Date
- 2012
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product) and cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (closed): 9 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 2 1/16 in. (24.1 × 16.5 × 5.2 cm)
- Caption
- This is the second autobiography of General Colin L. Powell. In it, Powell shares the personal anecdotes, lessons and rules that guided his life, leadership, and career.
- Description
- A signed, leather-bound, author's private printing edition of General Colin L. Powell's book It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership, published by Easton Press. The hardcover book features dark blue leather, with a hubbed spine, sewn-in acid-neutral paper pages, a satin ribbon page marker, and gilded page ends. The front and back covers are decorated in a gold, geometric star motif. The spine displays the horizontally aligned the book title, author, and “SIGNED / FIRST / EDITION” designation. The interior of the book includes front and back covers lined by a bronze color fabric and the last numbered page is 283.
- Place printed
- Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Books and Published Materials
- Type
- books
- Topic
- Domestic life
- Education
- Families
- Government
- International affairs
- Men
- Military
- Politics
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
- Object number
- A2022.101.1.43.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Easton Press
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




