The Nation on the Flying Trapeze: The United States as the People of the East See Us

Childers, James Saxon

Published by New York: David Mckay Company, 1960

About this Item

Octavo, blue cloth lettered in gilt; unclipped dust jacket, slightly soiled. First edition, second printing. A presentation copy, inscribed: "To Judge Philip C. Jessup - With respect and continuing thanks. Sincerely, James Saxon Childers," on the half-title page. Jessup, a United Nations ambassador at large and judge on the International Court of Justice at The Hague, was credited with playing a major role in ending the Soviet blockade of West Berlin. A significant work, linking the iconic diplomat Jessup with Childers, who was asked by the State Department to visit India, Afghanistan, and Korea as a good-will ambassador. Seller Inventory # ABE-17215790875

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Nation on the Flying Trapeze: The United...

Publisher: New York: David Mckay Company

Publication Date: 1960

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)