They Made America; From the Steam Engine to the Search Engine: Two Centuries of Innovators. With Gail Buckland and David Lefer
Published by Little, Brown and Company, New York, 2004
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used





Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
AbeBooks seller since August 29, 2017
Association member: ABAAMWABAIOBAILAB
View this seller's itemsCondition: Used - Near fine
£ 209.42
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Large octavo, 496pp. Black hardcover, title in gilt on spine. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page, with full number line. Slight lean to text block, otherwise fine. In the publisher's dust jacket, $40.00 retail price on front flap, toning to top edge and spine, some shelf wear, a very good example. Signed on the title page "To Colin and Alma / The journey of some more amazing Americans. With affection, Harold Evans / New York 2004." Colin Powell (1937-2021) served as the United States Secretary of State during the George W. Bush administration, the first African American to hold the post. He also served as National Security Advisor to President Ronald Reagan (1987-1989) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989-1993. Powell was discussed as a possible Republican presidential contender in 1996 and 2000, but he declined to run both times. He passed away in 2021, survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Alma Powell. Harold Evans was president and publisher of Random House from 1990 to 1997, and was the primary editor for Colin Powell's memoirs. Evans stated "We are honored that Gen. Powell has chosen Random House to be his publisher," and that his career has been "quite extraordinary." (L.A. Times, 1993).…
Seller Inventory # 13915
Bibliographic details
- Title
- They Made America; From the Steam Engine to the Search Engine: Two Centuries of Innovators. With Gail Buckland and David Lefer
- Author
- Evans, Harold [Colin Powell]
- Publisher
- Little, Brown and Company, New York
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- Near fine
- Dust jacket
- very good
- Signed
- Signed
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- Inscribed to Secretary of State Colin Powell, the first edition of They Made America by Sir Harold Evans.
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing.
- Seller catalogs
- U.S. Politics
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 5 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 5.91 | £ 10.35 |
Payment methods
Store description
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana, The First Edition Rare Books, LLC offers a wide variety of rare and collectible books from around the world. Our primary collection is built around U.S. political history, Western Military History, European Political History, and signed books from influential world figures.
Specialty
United States History, World History, Political, Signed books, MilitaryAssociation member
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.Seller's business information
First Edition Rare Books
2055 Reading Road, STE 390
Cincinnati, OH U.S.A. 45202
Terms of sale
Terms of Sale:
•Items are guaranteed as described on company website.
•Please notify us before returning merchandise by email or phone.
•Sales tax will be added to purchase price where applicable and noted on your invoice.
•Deferred billing available upon request.
Payment Methods:
•We accept Mastercard, Visa and American Express.
•Checks and wire transfers accepted.
•Paypal transactions are accepted.
•Cash accepted for items purchased in person.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, 2055 Reading Road, STE 390, 45202, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A., +1 (513) 719-0001, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
•All items will be packed by our shipping team within 48 hours of purchase.
•Items will be shipped via USPS and customers charged a flat rate for international shipments.
•For expedited shipping, please contact our shipping department at (513) 719-0001
•Overseas shipping available via AIRMAIL and shipping prices will be quoted upon purchase.