They Came in Peace

Autobiographical account of how the author escaped from Russian-occupied Austria during World War Two, where, as a teenager, she had seen her parents imprisoned (& her father die) for their political activism & for helping refugees escape Hitler. Seeing signs of the same growing fascism, communism, & totalitarianism in the US, she wrote this book as a warning. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from1972, this copy is SIGNED by the AUTHOR (her name only) to ffep (at the time she was a local professor at San Diego Community College). Hardcover 12mo (4.75" x 7.25") has rich burgundy cloth-covered boards lettered in bright gilt to spine. Condition is Fine: as clean & bright as brand new! Binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked, corners crisp. The unclipped DJ (with $5.00 price intact to front flap) is VG- (minus): colorful, with light soiling, slight spine fading, triangular unclosed tear to top edge of front cover; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free (removed for photos). Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: TW Publishing

Year: 1972

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Signed

Seller Info

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Country: United States