Trump: The Art of the Deal [Signed First Edition]

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1987. Stated First Edition at copyright; true first printing. Beautifully signed in blue felt-tip by Donald Trump at front endpaper: "Best Wishes, Donald J. Trump". Very neat and attractive full signature. Rare vintage example contemporaneous with the 1987 publication of this title. According to original owner, this signed book was received shortly after published as a Christmas gift from a friend employed by Donald in Atlantic City. Fine black cloth boards, gold facsimile signature at front, crisp gold embossed spine titles, light shelf wear, rub. Pages near fine, no writing; slight discoloration to exterior text block. Brown marbled endpapers. Grey marbled title pages. Bind fine; retains firmness. Dust wrapper near fine; unclipped 19.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Code 12/87 at back flap. Rare near fine signed first edition in same wrapper. Beautiful photo plates of young Trump and family, leading the 1963 New York military school on parade, candid school photos, and the young developer at work. This is Donald Trump's first of many books. "I like thinking big. I always have. To me it's very simple: if you're going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big." And here's how he does it: the art of the deal. Beginning with a week in Trump's high-stakes life, Trump: The Art of the Deal gives us Trump in action. We see just how he operates day to day, how he runs his business and how he runs his life, as he chats with friends and family, clashes with enemies, efficiently beautifies the face of the New York City skyline... and plans the tallest building in the world. "Reads like Trump unvarnished, vainglorious, combative, ambitious, and unafraid to let us know about it. I found it fascinating all the way." - Mike Wallace "He makes one believe in the American Dream again." The New York Times Concluding chapter describes how a week of deals, selected by Donald, turned out after some time. And they just so happened to turn out pretty fabulous. Three page detailed index. 246 pages. Insured post.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.