Ira Arthur Hirschmann (14 results)

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Very Good +. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Author Signed.

Hard cover. First edition. 312 p. 21 cm. Autobiographical. Book is clean and tight, jacket is worn at the edges, Signed and inscribed by the author. Very good in good dust jacket. Signed by author.

hardback. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. ix, 133 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. includes dust-jacket. DETAILS: badly torn and chipped dust-jacket, cover price $4.95, very good brown cloth, faded at top of spine where jacket is torn. nicely INSCRIBED on front endpaper in blue ink For Harold Bernstein with kind regards, sincerely, and SIGNED Ira Hirschmann, dated 1963. HIRSCHMANN, IRA ARTHUR. Caution to the winds. New York: David McKay Company, 1962, 2d printing Nov. 1962, 312pp., . Dust-jacket design by Chris Simon. "Caution to the Winds is Ira Hirschmann's memoir; a Jewish-American success story, full of Harry Golden-like and Saturday Evening Post personalities and all-out humanitarianism: genial, heartfelt and hard-hitting, inspiring, intimate, intriguing. Three decades (the thirties through the fifties) of dedication in business, politics, diplomacy and random piano playing career by a Renaissance man. Ira rose from a Bamberger staff member to Lord and Taylor publicity man to vice-president of Saks, then of Bloomingdale's. He was Roosevelt's secret emissary to Turkey, negotiating the rescue of at-risk Jews; he had a run-in with General Clay over the surviving refugees of post-war Germany; for Ben Gurion, he conferred with Nasser; for our State Department, unofficially, with Tito; as Inspector General of UNRRA he rearranged Displaced Persons camps, tackled and tempered the Middle Eastern tempests. Along with Toscanini and La Guardia he won a One World Award, managed WABF-FM symphonic series, and founded the New Friends of Music. All these scenes, events, people and after-dinner anecdotes fill out a brightly-ribboned, bustling book of a man, his time and his tributes to many." (Kirkus review).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Signed by author on front-free endpaper. First Edition, First Printing (No additional printings stated). Very good with moderate wear to Dust Jacket and no Marks to text. Signed Books; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 312 pages. …

Condition: New.

Condition: good, fair to good. First Printing. 192, illus., maps, DJ somewhat soiled, small tears & chips at DJ spine, some foxing to top edge. Inscribed by the author. This analysis of events following the Six Day War of 1967 includes information gathered from the author's interview with Nasser.

Condition: good, fair. First Printing. 192, illus., maps, DJ worn, soiled, & edge tears. Inscribed by the author to Harry Diamond (of US Army Harry Diamond Laboratories? ) This analysis of events following the Six Day War of 1967 includes information gathered from the author's interview with Nasser.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. INSCRIBED by author. 3rd printing McKay 1963. No jacket, moderate external wear. Pages yellowed with some smudges and blemishes; four pages also have markings in pencil, possibly corrections by the author. Binding firm.

Condition: good. Third Printing. 21 cm, 214, maps. Inscribed by the author. Living temporarily in Turkey and serving as representative of the War Refugee Board, the author writes of the atrocities of World War II, focusing on Turkey and the Balkans.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: fair. Second Printing [stated]. [8], 312 pages. Index, The DJ is worn, torn, and soiled. Signed by the author. Autobiography of an industrialist and diplomat whose experiences included being vice president of Saks Fifth Avenue, and being founder and president of the first group to offer FM music on the radio. He also secured the lives of Romanian Jews during World War II. Ira Hirschmann was a business executive, pioneer in radio broadcasts of classical music and political associate of Fiorello H. La Guardia. He went to work for L. Bamberger & Company in Newark, where he soon became advertising and sales manager. There followed executive positions at Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's. While at Bloomingdale's in the late 1930's he started experimental television and FM radio stations. Mr. Hirschmann's interest in government service led him to a long association with La Guardia. Mr. Hirschmann filled a number of roles for La Guardia, starting as a campaign adviser and trouble-shooter and finally to special inspector for the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. Mr. Hirschmann's anti-Nazi activities began when he organized the first American boycott of German-made goods. In 1944, after service with the War Labor Board, he was sent to the Near East as a special representative of the War Refugee Board to try to expedite the escape of Jews from the Nazi-occupied Balkan states. In Turkey he contacted a Rumanian diplomat, to whom he offered visas for the envoy's family to the United States in exchange for opening the concentration camp gates. Derived from a Kirkus review: Caution to the Winds is Ira Hirschmann's memoir, a Jewish-American success story, full of Harry Golden-like and Saturday Evening Post personalities and all-out humanitarianism: genial, heartfelt and hard-hitting, inspiring, intimate, intriguing. Three decades (the thirties through the fifties) of dedication in business, politics, diplomacy and random piano playing career by a Renaissance man. Ira rose from a Bamberger staff member to Lord and Taylor publicity man to vice-president of Saks, then of Bloomingdale's. He was Roosevelt's secret emissary to Turkey, negotiating the rescue of at-risk Jews; he had a run-in with General Clay over the surviving refugees of post-war Germany; for Ben Gurion, he conferred with Nasser; for our State Department, unofficially, with Tito; as Inspector General of UNRRA he rearranged Displaced Persons camps, tackled and tempered the Middle Eastern tempests. Along with Toscanini and La Guardia he won a One World Award, managed WABF-FM symphonic series, and founded the New Friends of Music. All these scenes, events, people and after-dinner anecdotes fill out a brightly-ribboned, bustling book-of a man, his time and his tributes to many.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: fair. Second Printing [stated]. [8], 312 pages. Index, The DJ is worn, torn, and soiled. Some DJ and page soiling and foxing. Inscribed by the author on the fep. Inscription reads For Annette Friedman with kind regards Sincerely Ira Hirschmann 6/1/64 Autobiography of an industrialist and diplomat whose experiences included being vice president of Saks Fifth Avenue, and being founder and president of the first group to offer FM music on the radio. He also secured the lives of Romanian Jews during World War II. Ira Hirschmann was a business executive, pioneer in radio broadcasts of classical music and political associate of Fiorello H. La Guardia. He went to work for L. Bamberger & Company in Newark, where he soon became advertising and sales manager. There followed executive positions at Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's. Mr. Hirschmann's interest in government service led him to a long association with La Guardia. Mr. Hirschmann filled a number of roles for La Guardia, starting as a campaign adviser and trouble-shooter and finally to special inspector for the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. Mr. Hirschmann's anti-Nazi activities began when he organized the first American boycott of German-made goods. In 1944, after service with the War Labor Board, he was sent to the Near East as a special representative of the War Refugee Board to try to expedite the escape of Jews from the Nazi-occupied Balkan states. In Turkey he contacted a Rumanian diplomat, to whom he offered visas for the envoy's family to the United States in exchange for opening the concentration camp gates. Derived from a Kirkus review: Caution to the Winds is Ira Hirschmann's memoir, a Jewish-American success story, full of Harry Golden-like and Saturday Evening Post personalities and all-out humanitarianism: genial, heartfelt and hard-hitting, inspiring, intimate, intriguing. Three decades (the thirties through the fifties) of dedication in business, politics, diplomacy and random piano playing career by a Renaissance man. Ira rose from a Bamberger staff member to Lord and Taylor publicity man to vice-president of Saks, then of Bloomingdale's. He was Roosevelt's secret emissary to Turkey, negotiating the rescue of at-risk Jews; he had a run-in with General Clay over the surviving refugees of post-war Germany; for Ben Gurion, he conferred with Nasser; for our State Department, unofficially, with Tito; as Inspector General of UNRRA he rearranged Displaced Persons camps, tackled and tempered the Middle Eastern tempests. Along with Toscanini and La Guardia he won a One World Award, managed WABF-FM symphonic series, and founded the New Friends of Music. All these scenes, events, people and after-dinner anecdotes fill out a brightly-ribboned, bustling book-of a man, his time and his tributes to many.…

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1962. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 328, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 328 328.…