Politics
Politics
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Book Notes: Gray boards with blue cloth spine, clean with minimal shelf wear; binding tight. Pages clean; red ink stamp on the bottom page edges. Dust jacket: light edge wear; black marker blot near the top of the front flap; price ($17.95) not clipped. Small sticker remnant at the top corner of the front free endpaper; bookseller's pencil code on the first page.
Author(s): Edward I. KochPrint: 1st Print
Publication year: 1985
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Condition: Very GoodISBN: 9780671532963
Following his book Mayor, New York City Mayor Ed Koch, written with William Rauch, turns to how politics works from the grass roots to Congress and the White House. He sets out his formula for political success, coaches candidates on their public persona and dealings with the media, and takes the reader through controversies ranging from the death penalty and busing to Israel and gay rights.
The book begins with the story of how the young reformer beat the Tammany machine in Greenwich Village in the 1960s.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.