Vintage New Jersey Book Set in Presentation Slipcase

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This fabulous 2-book set, Made in New Jersey & This is New Jersey, by John T. Cunningham, in its original … Read more This fabulous 2-book set, Made in New Jersey & This is New Jersey, by John T. Cunningham, in its original presentation slip case was given to Manlio Brosio, the Italian Ambassador to the United States by Public Service (now PSE&G).

During his career as a diplomat, Manlio Brosio served as the Italian ambassador to Soviet Union, the UK, USA, and France.

Manlio Brosio was also the 4th Secretary General of Nato (1964 - 1971).

The front of the slipcase states:
This Brace of Books is presented to
His Excellency, Manlio Brosio
Italian Ambassador to the United States
As a symbol of Our Interest in the Development of a Great State at the Crossroads of the East

The slip case also has the Public Service logo on the front and on the spine.

Both books are signed on the front endpapers by the author.

Made in New Jersey, The Industrial Story of a State by John T. Cunningham
Rutgers University Press, 1954
242 Illustrations Fully Indexed
11 1/4" x 8 3/4"

This is New Jersey from High Point to Cape May by John T. Cunningham
Rutgers University Press, 1953
185 Illustrations, 22 Full Page Maps
11 1/4" x 8 3/4"


These are genuine vintage books not new reprints of these titles, the books are in good condition showing typical and age-appropriate wear including wear and tears around the the edges of the dust jackets. Slip case is in good condition showing typical shelf wear. See less