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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54e3b4fba-5bcb-4d21-9b4d-539b2c826020

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