THE CALL OF THE PHOENIX- VIGNETTES OF OLD AND NEW CHINA

[Portsmouth, NH]: Peter E. Randall, 1987. First Edition, with a signed presentation to former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney: "To Secretary Richard Cheney in appreciation of your services of our country. Robert M. Bartlett. May 1, 1989." Richard Bruce “Dick” Cheney was the 46th vice president of the United States (2001–09) in the Republican administration of Pres. George W. Bush and Secretary of Defense (1989–93) in the administration of Pres. George H. W. Bush. He has just started his new position when this book was inscribed to him. An interesting association copy. A book examining the People's Republic of China. Tall 8vo., gilt-stamped cloth in dust jacket; 144 pages. Illustrations by Jan Norton.. Near fine; very tiny tear d/j.