signed first edition
1992 · New York
by Rehnquist, William H.
New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc, 1992. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Inscribed first printing, publisher's review copy, of the Chief Justice's second book, elucidating many aspects of the importance of the separation of the three branches of American government. As Chief Justice, Rehnquist was a dyed-in-the-wool conservative federalist, focused on preserving states' rights. GRAND INQUESTS lays out the history of the events that had a deep impact on his concept of governance. 9.25'' x 5.75''. Original red cloth-backed grey boards. Original unclipped ($23.00) typographic dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white. 304 pages, including index. Black-and-white photograph of Rehnquist, publisher's review slip, and two leaves of summary on William Morrow letterhead loosely laid in. Inscribed by Rehnquist "To Stephen Hirsch with best wishes" to half title page. Clean and tight.
(Inventory #: 47596)