One Special Summer 1974 First Printing Jackie Kennedy Lee Radziwill Illustrated

by Lee Radziwill, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

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First edition

One Special Summer – Jacqueline & Lee Bouvier (1974, First Printing, Hardcover, Illustrated) This is the rare First Printing (1974) of One Special Summer, the intimate travel memoir by Jacqueline Bouvier (later Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis) and her sister Lee Bouvier Radziwill. The book charmingly documents the Bouvier sisters’ 1951 European journey through England, France, and Spain, before Jackie became First Lady of the United States. Richly illustrated with their own sketches, watercolor drawings, and handwritten commentary, the work captures the humor, wit, and youthful spirit of two women who would go on to embody glamour and cultural influence on the world stage. --- ✦ Features Edition: First Printing, 1974 Format: Hardcover (HCB) Illustrations: Profusely illustrated with original sketches & drawings Authors: Jacqueline Bouvier (Kennedy Onassis) & Lee Bouvier (Radziwill) Publisher: Delacorte Press, New York Condition: Very good – clean pages, firm binding; dust jacket present with noticeable edge wear and tears. Pages appear wavy from the top angle - see photos!! --- ✦ Collectible Significance A Kennedy Family collectible with strong crossover appeal to collectors of American First Lady memorabilia, women’s history, and 20th-century Americana. The First Printing is especially sought after and commands premium value over later reprints. Combines travel memoir, art, and Kennedy history in a single whimsical, beautifully produced volume.

• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Year: 1974
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0440060389
• Condition: Very Good

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